Call for applications – Godot Art Expo ’25Pályázati Felhívás - Godot Art Expo ’25
The Godot Kortárs Művészeti Intézet is launching an open call for individual artists to participate in the Godot Art Expo ’25.
This application is not merely a domestic showcase – for the selected artists, international horizons will open up.
The prize‑winning artist is Rescue Boat Scholarship You can take part in the named artistic residency programme at Val‑d’Aigoual Castle in southern France, where you can work in an inspiring natural setting and also organise an independent exhibition in one of the Godot Institute’s exhibition rooms. The programme covers all travelling and accommodation costs.
In 2025, the awards system expands with two new international recognitions:
– The Hague Prize It is aimed at artists who deal with social, political or global issues. The prize offers a two‑week professional residency in The Hague, in partnership with the Dutch NGO Dei. The Godot Institute and its partners will cover all travel and accommodation costs.
– The Marrakesh Special Award for instance, it means a two‑week cultural and artistic rejuvenation in one of Morocco's most inspiring cities, the Marrákesi Gauder Alkotóház Programme Within the framework of the programme, the exotic environment – the colourful and intense atmosphere of North‑African Arab culture – offers the awardee a unique opportunity to enrich their creative thinking and expressive practice with fresh impulses. The prize also includes the costs of travel and the entire stay.
The proposal builds a bridge between domestic exposure and international inspirations, opening up new directions in artistic thinking.
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📌 Detailed call for applications
Since 2016, the Godot Art Expo has been Hungary’s most visited fine‑arts fair, offering emerging young artists a chance to introduce themselves, and it is closely watched by the artistic profession. This prestigious event opens new vistas for the currently youngest generation of creators, over a decade, facilitating the unfolding of their artistic careers and providing them with the opportunity to present their work before a wider audience and the leading figures of the profession.
A Godot Contemporary Art Institution Within the framework of its long‑term mentorship programme, it supports participants with numerous awards and professional recognitions.
The call is issued by: Godot Nonprofit Ltd.
Submission deadline: 2025 July 14 (Monday), 12:00
The applicants: Artists working under 40 years
🏆 Grand Prize – Lifeboat Scholarship
The winning artist receives a special opportunity to participate in the Mentőcsónak Scholarship artistic residency programme at a château in southern France, Val‑d’Aigoual, as well as a solo exhibition in one of the Godot Contemporary Arts Institute’s venues. The programme is fully supported; the Godot Institute covers travel and accommodation costs.
In addition, the awardee is admitted to the Godot Institute’s mentorship programme, which provides professional support and opportunities for development. Moreover, their works are featured for one year… bygodot.hu in an online gallery through which we help promote and sell their works.
🎓 Special award – Haaga professional residency
In the frame of the Godot Art Expo ’25’, the Haag Prize will be awarded for the first time this year, jointly bestowed by the Godot Institute of Contemporary Art and the Dutch NGO Dei.
This two‑week professional residency programme in Zagorje is available to a selected artist who works with political activism, civil society issues, NGO operations or global social themes in their works.
The aim of the prize is to provide support and international professional networking opportunities to artists who actively reflect on our era’s social challenges through their work. The organisers cover the entire cost of the programme – including travel and accommodation.
The prize will be jointly awarded by the experts of the Godot Institute and NGO Dei.
🌍 Special Award – Marrákesi Gauder Creative House Programme
In the context of the Godot Art Expo ’25’ this year the Marrákesi Különdíj is presented for the first time, awarded by the Godot Contemporary Art Institute within the Marrákesi Gauder Alkotóház Programme.
The prize provides a fortnight’s stay for artists and cultural figures at the Riad al Massarah boutique hotel, located in one of Morocco’s most vibrant, visually rich cities. This journey is not merely a change of scenery: it offers a profoundly immersive cultural experience that may have a lasting impact on the creator’s thinking, sensitivity and outlook alike.
The aim of the special award is to open up fresh perspectives through experiencing cultural diversity, and to serve as an inspirational source that enriches artistic self‑expression in the long term – whether overtly or more quietly. The organisers cover the entire cost of the programme, including travel and accommodation.
One‑year online presence on bygodot.hu
For artists making their debut at the market, participation does not end with the event: their works will be available and purchasable for a year in the Godot Institute's online gallery, the bygodot.hu in the webshop – this way the audience can continue to discover and support their work over the longer term.
🎨 Works that may be submitted
Visual artworks:
– paintings – sculptures – small sculptures – works produced using a repeated process – installations – video works etc.
Exhibition time:_2025. October _7 – October _19.
📍 Location:Godot Contemporary Art Institute 1036 Budapest, Fényes Adolf Street 21
Process of application / Technical conditions
I. round – Portfolio submission
Please submit the portfolios by email as attachments. Format: PDF or Word + jpg images (total maximum 25 MB)
Tartalom:– Name, contact details – Artist name (optional) – Year of birth – CV – Optional website, Instagram/Facebook page – Up to 20 works: photo, title, year, dimensions, technique, genreImportant: Do not send compressed files or file‑sharing links.
Mail subject line: [email protected]Subject of the email: Godot Art Expo 2025
Round two – Online form
Selected applicants receive an online form where they must re‑attach the works they wish to exhibit and their details.
III Round – Personal Selection
The jury will personally inspect the submitted works and reserves the right to ultimately decide not to include every piece in the exhibition.
Technical requirements
– Works ready for installation – Artist name or signature on the object – We do not accept photos printed on cardboard – Accepted examples: dibond, giclée on unlined paper
📦 Delivery times
– 2025 September 9 (Tuesday) 9:00–18:00– 2025 September 13 (Saturday) 10:00–17:00
Storage and location: 1036 Budapest, Fényes Adolf Street 21. (Godot Art Expo 25 venue)
📧 Further information:[email protected]
We wish you every success with the application!