Bosch Parade - “Powered by Defect” Open Call Edition 2026

• Bosch Parade

• Deadline: February 19th, 2026

• Theme: Powered by Defect

• Prize: € 5,450 + € 3.000 – € 10.000

• Entry Fees: Free

• REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE

This year, Bosch Parade is embracing a daring and imaginative approach, championed by artist curator David Bade, who invites everyone involved to take part in something bold, communal, and transformative. His guiding theme—“Community meets artist meets Defects”—urges artists to leave the comfort of their studios and step into the real world, collaborating directly with everyday groups and communities. Bade believes that creative magic emerges when people come together not in spite of their flaws, but through them.

Are you part of a group, club, association, or neighborhood gathering within ’s-Hertogenbosch? Do you want to shine a light on a flaw—big or small—that your community recognizes, and explore it creatively with the help of an artist? Bosch Parade invites you to be part of this extraordinary experiment. The festival is looking for collaborations that aren’t fully defined from the start, but instead leave room for change, surprise, and mutual discovery. The emphasis is on a shared process that evolves naturally, shaped by conversations, challenges, and the creative energy that emerges when artists and communities join forces. If this resonates with you, now is the perfect time to respond to this open call.