We are looking for artistic and creative projects that transcend the ordinary. Whether it is through an audiovisual installation, a performance, a workshop, or something in-between, we invite you to share your ideas that go beyond boundaries and turn the ordinary into extraordinary.
In our selection process, we consider the project’s relevance to theme, artistic quality, feasibility and its potential to enrich the festival program and resonate with the MOMO audience. Tell us how your project connects to the theme and how it will contribute to the MOMO experience!
Artists, creatives, and makers from all backgrounds are welcome to apply!
We embrace a wide range of artistic and creative expressions and accept submissions from solo artists, duos, or collectives. We are open to applications from everywhere, but it’s particularly advantageous if you live in and/or have a connection with MOMO’s city: Rotterdam.
If you are one of the Open Call winners your project will be on the line-up of MOMO Festival 2024, and you will also receive curatorial, technical and production support from the MOMO team. You will also receive an artist contribution of €250 and a production budget of maximum €500 to present your project at MOMO Playground, or in one of our venue collaborators during MOMO Festival 2024.
Please note that if your project involves more than four collaborators, you will receive a flat fee of €1000 as the artist fee. Production budget includes materials, construction, rehearsals and rentals and anything you may need in order to produce and implement your project, and will be decided based on each project’s needs.
The application deadline is December 3, 2023, make sure to submit your application before the deadline.
Transcendence is when the ordinary becomes extraordinary. It is that moment when you watch the starry night sky and feel a deep sense of connection with the whole universe; or that moment when you feel spiritually elevated during a cathartic experience, a meditation session or a religious ceremony; or when you lose yourself while doing what you love or loving what you do with a sense of clarity and joy.
Transcendence refers to the notion of going beyond the limits and boundaries of the human condition, seeking a higher state of being or consciousness, experiencing moments of profound insight, spiritual awakening or a sense of unity. Whether through contemplative rituals, art, connecting with nature, or daily peak moments and flow states, transcending experiences provide a sense of connection to something greater, more profound and extraordinary.
Transcending experiences
The philosophical concept of transcendence resonates deeply with the fundamental human need for meaning and purpose. From the pressures of everyday life in an increasingly globalised and digitalised world to the existential threats posed by climate crisis, global pandemics and social inequalities. In this complex and interconnected world, the pursuit and experience of transcendence can offer moments of solace. Transcending experiences remind us that, despite the challenges, uncertainties and anxieties of everyday existence, there are profound dimensions of human experience that can help us find connection, purpose, and resilience.
Questions? Get in touch with us
Do you have questions about the process or the theme, or need some more inspiration? Open Call coordinator Ezgi is happy to help, feel free to reach out via opencall@motelmozaique.nl
We look forward to seeing your ideas,
Team MOMO