A call for exhibition proposals opens at Las Cigarreras in Alicante
the Ministry of Culture has announced a deadline for submitting project ideas. an initiative named Buitblanc fiA invites participants to develop two exhibition projects at Las Cigarreras in 2024. one project will receive a grant of 15,000 euros to be presented in Caja Blanca, while another project will be funded with 5,000 euros to be shown in Caja Cero. the submission window is now open and closes on February 15. interested artists can register through the municipality’s official channels and the dedicated call site.
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the current gathering invites artists and curators to explore through artistic practices and experimental approaches within Caja Blanca and Caja Cero at the Las Cigarreras Cultural Center. the aim is to reposition and refresh the array of works that will be showcased over the year.
cultural council member Nayma Beldjilali noted the motivation to broaden participation, encouraging artists, curators, and groups from both national and international scenes to engage with this call. the objective is to present works at Las Cigarreras across the year and to stimulate ongoing collaboration.
the competition rules specify that each applicant may submit a single project. ideally, applications should be filed in digital format through the designated call site. a jury comprising two professionals from the Ministry of Culture and two professionals from the contemporary art community will review proposals to determine which projects will be supported and realized.
evaluation criteria include the quality and coherence of the proposed exhibition (4 points), alignment with the call’s stated directions (3 points), the potential for innovation and artistic contribution (2 points), and the applicant’s track record (1 point).
additional notes highlight the importance of a clear narrative, feasibility within the allotted spaces, and the ability to engage audiences across diverse communities. the Las Cigarreras center welcomes proposals that push boundaries while maintaining practical feasibility and a compelling artistic intent. applicants should consider how the works will interact with Caja Blanca and Caja Cero spaces, with attention to audience experience, accessibility, and sustainability of the project plan. the process emphasizes transparency, accountability, and a thoughtful integration of new voices into Alicante’s cultural landscape.