Ruisrock is organizing an open call for its 2026 art program. The call is open from December 1, 2025, to January 31, 2026.

Ruisrock’s art program has annually featured current and emerging artists, and a wide variety of artworks. This year, we are seeking part of the art program’s works through an open call. In this way, we want to offer an even wider group of people the opportunity to become part of the art program and have their vision seen and experienced by the festival audience.

How to Apply

• Read the open call guidelines here
• Design an artwork for the Ruisrock art program
• Submit your artwork proposal via this form by January 31, 2026.

Open Call Information

• The theme for the art program is Let a hundred flowers bloom.
• Proposals are sought for prefabricated structures. The artworks will be painted onto a wooden, triangular structure. Each of the three sides is a plywood panel measuring 1.5 meters wide by 3 meters high.
• The artwork will primarily be executed by painting, but it may also include other techniques or elements.
• The artwork must utilize the Ruisrock Color Palette.
• Ruisrock is responsible for the artwork material procurement, safe implementation, structure installation, and art program communications. Additionally, the artist/group will be paid an artwork fee of 900 € (+ VAT, invoiced).
• The artist/group is responsible for implementing the approved sketch onto the structure on-site in Ruissalo, Turku, between June 29 and July 2, 2026. The organizer will provide a warm meal on the painting days in the festival area. The artist/group is responsible for their own potential travel and accommodation costs.
• Applicants can be individuals or working groups.
• Previous experience in similar implementations is considered an advantage.

Open Call Schedule

• Artwork proposals must be submitted by January 31, 2026.
• Proposals will be reviewed during weeks 6–8.
• All applicants will be contacted by week 9.
• Ruisrock will select 4 proposals.
• Planning and collaboration with the selected artists/groups will continue remotely during February–March.
• The artwork will be implemented by the artist/group onto the structure on-site in Ruissalo, Turku, between June 29 and July 2, 2026.