Open Call to The Arts Dot Illuminated—The Grand Screen Experience 2025 Exhibition. The deadline has been extended to July 29, 2025.
Dates: 30-31 July 2025. Venue: Karlskrona Blue Port Studios, Sweden.
Welcome to The Arts Dot Illuminated—The Grand Screen Experience 2025! We invite artists working in digital and screen-based media to apply for this unique exhibition opportunity. Showcase your artwork on a massive LED screen measuring 25m x 6m in an international setting.
This digital exhibition will be presented alongside analogue artworks, curating a cohesive and engaging experience for a diverse audience. See the full event program here. Funded under the South Baltic Interreg program, T.A.B. promotes innovation and collaboration by supporting small and medium-sized enterprises in the South Baltic region.
The Grand Screen Experience is a debut art exhibition dedicated to showcasing contemporary digital art on a monumental scale. This event transforms a large LED screen into a captivating digital art gallery inside Karlskrona Blue Port Studios, inviting everyone to participate in this unique cultural experience. It is the first exhibition of its kind in Karlskrona, aiming to challenge the traditional concept of viewing art by presenting it in an environment that adds an extra dimension for all to enjoy. For all details and technical specifications, please refer to the “General Conditions & Terms of Participation.”
Karlskrona Blue Port Studios will be a central meeting place during “Citizen Dialogue for a Creative Karlskrona“, where attendees can explore art, meet international creatives, and engage in discussions. “Citizen Dialogue for a Creative Karlskrona“ is organised by the T.A.B. project team, which includes Blue Science Park, Karlskrona Municipality, Hyper Island, and Blekinge Institute of Technology. Learn more about the Karlskrona Blue Port Studios here.
There is an entry fee of 200 SEK / 20 EUR for artwork submitted. This fee is non-refundable and contributes to administrative and processing costs. When making the payment, you must include the following reference/message: “TheArtsDot2025 – Artist Name”.
Payment Instructions: Please make the payment via bank transfer. To ensure your payment is correctly processed, please use the details below and follow the reference instructions carefully.
For International & SEPA Transfers:
Payable to (Recipient): Konst I Blickpunkt
Bank Name: Swedbank
IBAN: SE97 8000 0832 1237 3952 8606
BIC/SWIFT: SWEDSESS
For Transfers within Sweden: Bankgiro: 5461-8905
What Does the Artist Receive?
- Exhibition: Opportunity to display your artwork on a spectacular, large-scale LED screen as a central feature of the exhibition.
- Visibility: Your work will be seen at Karlskrona Blue Port Studios, a dynamic hub for innovation and creativity. During the exhibition, the venue will host international representatives from leading organisations such as Blue Science Park (Sweden), Karlskrona Municipality (Sweden), Region Blekinge (Sweden), Hyper Island (Sweden), Blekinge Institute of Technology (Sweden), and Bepart (Italy). Moreover, attendees will include the organisers of the Cannes International AI Film Awards and the acclaimed Lithuanian pop-rock band The Roop. This gathering promises to be a remarkable convergence of talent and opportunity.
- Networking Hub: The venue will serve as a meeting point for partners of the T.A.B – Innovation Hubs for Tech, Art and Business, offering networking possibilities.
- Promotion: Selected artists and their works will be promoted through the exhibition’s marketing channels (websites, social media, press materials).
- Professional Context: You will be part of a curated exhibition that thoughtfully integrates digital and physical art forms.
Important Dates:
Registration Deadline: 29 June 2025, 23:59 CET
Notification of Selection: 3 July 2025
Final Artwork Delivery: 6 July 2025
Date of the Exhibition: 30–31 July 2025
Art Party: All details will be communicated to all participants in July
Accepted Art Forms:
We are seeking screen-based works, including (but not limited to!):
Video Art & Short Films
Virtual Art (VR/AR if adaptable for screen presentation)
Digital Paintings & Illustrations
Digital Graphics & Cartoons
Motion Graphics & Abstract Digital Animations
Digitally Created Photographic Art
Generative Art & Data-Driven Visualisations
We also welcome screen-based presentations or digital interpretations of Environmental (Eco) and Urban Art themes. If your vision can be powerfully conveyed on a large digital screen, we want to see it!
How to Apply:
- Click one of the application buttons below.
- Fill out the form with your personal and artwork details.
- Submit your application before the deadline of 29 June 2025.
- Email a proof of payment to info@theartsdot.se.
- Wait for the notification of selection by 6 July 2025.
For more details, please see the full “General Conditions & Terms of Participation.”