Who can apply to Open call: Thistletegneren - We are all thistles?

Open to artists and contributors interested in the theme of thistles. Contributions can be based on the Thistle Corridor project or other inspirations. Material and printing techniques are free, but copies of originals must be treated to become independent works.

What does Open call: Thistletegneren - We are all thistles offer?

Contributors will receive a copy of The Thistle Artist – We are all Thistles. Financial profits will go to an association working with vulnerable people on Samsø.

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Open call: Thistletegneren - We are all thistles

Name: Open call: Thistletegneren - We are all thistles
Start: 2026-04-27
End: 2026-07-01
Location: Samsø, Denmark

The Thistle Illustrator · Samsø, Denmark

Deadline: Jul 1
Award: Contributors will receive a copy of The Thistle Artist – We are all Thistles. Financial profits will go to an association working with vulnerable people on Samsø.
Entry fee: Free
Eligibility: Open to artists and contributors interested in the theme of thistles. Contributions can be based on the Thistle Corridor project or other inspirations. Material and printing techniques are free, but copies of originals must be treated to become independent works.
Location: Samsø, Denmark

Discipline

Writing

About

The Thistle Illustrator is seeking contributions for its final publication, "The Thistle Illustrator – We are all thistles," to be released in summer 2027. This publication is part of the five-year plant art project "Thistle Corridor Samsø DK." Contributors are invited to submit visual or textual works inspired by thistles, either directly related to the project or from other sources. Submissions must be in 76 copies, foldable to a maximum A4 size, with no minimum size. The choice of material and printing techniques is open. The deadline for confirming participation and submitting a short text or visual sketch is July 1, 2026. Final contributions are due by April 30, 2027. An exhibition and reception will be held in July 2027 on Samsø, Denmark. Financial profits from the publication will be donated to a local association supporting vulnerable people.

Frequently asked questions

Who can apply to Open call: Thistletegneren - We are all thistles?: Open to artists and contributors interested in the theme of thistles. Contributions can be based on the Thistle Corridor project or other inspirations. Material and printing techniques are free, but copies of originals must be treated to become independent works.
What does Open call: Thistletegneren - We are all thistles offer?: Contributors will receive a copy of The Thistle Artist – We are all Thistles. Financial profits will go to an association working with vulnerable people on Samsø.
When is the application deadline?: The deadline is 1 July 2026.
Is there an application fee?: No — applying is free.

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