FREE ENTRY / NÉA TÉCHNI Award - Open Call 2026: Medium is the Message Video Art Festival

We invite video artists worldwide to submit works for screening at Grad Gallery, Cultural Center Grad (KC Grad), Belgrade.

Curated by Alexandra Orlova, independent curator, art historian, and PhD researcher.

Festival Dates: 3–5 March 2026

Eligibility: Open to artists worldwide. There are no restrictions regarding age, nationality, residence, career stage

What you get: Selected applicants (finalists) will have their works curated and presented in a professional screening program in the first days of March 2026 at Cultural Center Grad (KC Grad), one of Belgrade’s most vibrant cultural venues. The festival selection will be curated by Alexandra Orlova—independent curator, art historian, and PhD researcher specializing in video art—ensuring strong curatorial framing and international professional visibility. Finalists will receive public presentation during the festival, promotion across official platforms, and inclusion in communications. While there is no monetary prize, the key benefits are curated exposure, professional recognition, and visibility to cultural professionals and…