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Open Call 08 | UP NEXT 2026
UP NEXT 2026 is Southnord's annual exhibition initiative dedicated to showcasing the next generation of Afro-Nordic visual artists. Selected artists receive a solo exhibition at Southnord Artspace in Stockholm, Sweden, along with an exhibition honorarium and travel stipend. The programme is part of the Southnord Artfest 2026 in Helsinki, which explores themes of urban organisms and identity.
Who can apply
Emerging visual artists of African descent aged 18–28 who were born in or currently reside in Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, or Sweden.Perks & benefits
- Solo exhibition at Southnord Artspace (Stockholm)
- Exhibition honorarium
- Travel stipend for exhibition opening
- Professional promotion and visibility
Key contacts
Sources
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- artafricamagazine.org/open-call-08-upnext-2026/?_grant=2 ↗
- artafricamagazine.org/open-call-co-creation/ ↗
- www.southnord.com/upnext-opencall-08 ↗
- www.southnord.com/ ↗
- www.southnord.com/who-we-are ↗
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- on-the-move.org/news/southnord-next-2026-exhibition-emerging-visual-artists-afri… ↗
- www.e-flux.com/announcements/6785575/afro-nordic-artfest-2026 ↗