DO! UNCOOL ARTIST | INTERNATIONAL OPEN CALL
by DO! Collective Art Projects and UNCOOL ARTIST
February 2nd to April 2nd 2023 until midnight (ET)
Select artists will be announced by April 17th.



‘Cross Pollination,’ 2002, exhibition view Uncool Artist space in Brooklyn, NY.
Looking to exhibit your work in Brooklyn, NY, this year? Well, the DO! UNCOOL ARTIST Open Call could be perfect for you!
Our FIRST annual international open call competition is open for submissions!
We are searching for the most exciting, undiscovered artwork of 2023. It’s totally free to enter, and if selected, you could have your work included in our exhibition in Brooklyn, NY!
Not only that, but the first prize winner will win a funded solo exhibition with DO! Art Projects in Uncool Artist Brooklyn, NY space in 2023!
WHAT
The DO! UNCOOL ARTIST Open Call is an International competition for all forms of artwork. It aims to give a platform to talented emerging artists who are producing exceptional artwork.
WHEN
Submissions for the DO! UNCOOL ARTIST Open Call are open from February 2nd until midnight April 2nd 2023. Any works submitted after this time will not be considered.
The Open Call will culminate with a physical group exhibition for the winners in Brooklyn, NY in 2023. The first prize winner will win a solo exhibition with us in 2023.
WHO
The Open Call is open to all international emerging artists.
HOW
Totally free to enter and super simple to submit. To submit your work all you have to do is post it on Instagram.
1. Hashtag new posts with #DOOPENCALL #UAOPENCALL
2. Tag @uncool_artist and @doartprojects in the description
3. Follow both @uncool_artist and @doartprojects on Instagram
Submissions for the DO! Uncool Artist Open Call are open from February 2nd to April 2nd, 2023. Any works submitted after the specified date will not be considered.
PRIZES
– One person, with a compelling body of work, will win a funded* solo exhibition with us in Brooklyn, in 2023.
*Transportation and complex installations costs won’t be funded. The winner must be able to transport their work to the provided space, which must fit the space of a solo project. Installations are allowed.
. Check out the floor plan and photos of the solo exhibition space.
– 15-20 artists will selected to show in a collective group exhibition, with works of small scale (must not exceed 20 in/50 cm in any dimension). The winners must be able to transport their work to the provided space.
. Check out the floor plan and photos of the group exhibition space.
– NO COMMISSION will be taken.
– and MANY more will be posted on Do! Projects social media throughout the month.
As stated, we will not be responsible for the transportation of the works, and will not keep them in storage. Works with special or complex installations must be installed by the artist. Also costs related to travel, housing etc are not included in this call.
We’ll be reposting some of our favourites images along the way. Keep your eyes wide open on our Instagram feed for updates!
Select artists will be announced by April 17th.
Any question send a DM message on @doartprojects
If you want to support our initiative, you can help us in several ways, through fundraising, as a supporter, sponsor, or donation. You can also collaborate with services and materials necessary for the execution of our projects.
- On fundraising, donations, and volunteering (soon)