Open call for exhibition proposals at Trakų Vokė Manor for 2027

Trakų Vokė Manor invites professional artists, curators, artist collectives, art organizations, and cultural institutions to submit exhibition proposals for presentation at Trakų Vokė Manor in 2027.

Trakų Vokė Manor is a 19th-century historic architectural and cultural heritage site where historical heritage meets contemporary art and culture. The exhibition spaces within the manor house provide opportunities to present works across a variety of artistic disciplines, experiment with exhibition formats, and create a dialogue between the historic setting and contemporary art.

We invite proposals for:

• solo and group exhibitions;
• painting, graphic art, photography, textile art, sculpture, ceramics, and design projects;
• installations and interdisciplinary art projects;
• exhibitions focusing on cultural heritage, history, and contemporary art.

Exhibitions may be presented in the exhibition spaces on the ground and first floors of Trakų Vokė Manor, or on the basement level, depending on the nature of the project and technical possibilities.

2027 Exhibition Programme Focus

The 2027 exhibition programme at Trakų Vokė Manor aims to present professional visual art that fosters dialogue between cultural heritage and contemporary artistic practice. We welcome projects that respond sensitively to the historic environment, explore themes of memory, identity, nature, architecture, cultural heritage, and the relationship between people and their surroundings, and propose new ways of experiencing historic spaces.

We welcome proposals from artists working across a wide range of disciplines, including both established and emerging artists. We are particularly interested in projects distinguished by artistic quality, professionalism, and an original concept. Our aim is for Trakų Vokė Manor to serve as an open cultural space where the historic environment becomes a source of inspiration for new artistic interpretations and meaningful dialogue with visitors.

Building the Trakų Vokė Manor Art Collection

Trakų Vokė Manor seeks to develop a contemporary art collection reflecting the history of the manor’s cultural activities. Artists who wish to contribute to the collection are invited to donate one of their works to the manor following their exhibition.

The donation of an artwork is entirely voluntary and has no bearing on the evaluation of an application. The selection of the donated work and the terms of its transfer, storage, display, and use will be agreed upon with the artist and formalized in a separate written agreement.

Exhibition Duration

Selected exhibitions at Trakų Vokė Manor will run for a period of one month to six weeks, in accordance with the agreed 2027 exhibition programme.

Specific exhibition dates will be coordinated with the selected applicants, taking into account the manor’s annual cultural programme and the availability of exhibition spaces.

Application Procedure

Applications are accepted until 30 September 2026.

Applicants must submit:

• a completed exhibition application form PARAIŠKA_TVD 2026_2027;
• one PDF document (maximum 10 pages) containing:
  • an overview of the artist’s/artists’ or curator’s professional and creative practice;
  • a description of the exhibition concept;
  • visual material illustrating the proposed exhibition, such as photographs of artworks, sketches, visualizations, drawings, or other materials that clearly communicate the project concept.

Applications without visual material will not be considered.

The application form should also specify:

• preferred exhibition period;
• preferred exhibition space;
• required technical equipment;
• information about partners, sponsors, or additional funding, if applicable.

Application Evaluation

Applications will be evaluated by a selection committee appointed by Trakų Vokė Manor.

Applications will be assessed according to the following criteria:

• artistic quality;
• originality and relevance of the concept;
• professional quality of the project;
• suitability of the exhibition for the spaces of Trakų Vokė Manor;
• technical feasibility;
• anticipated cultural value of the project and its relevance to visitors.

Applicants will be informed individually of the selection results by email by 15 October 2026.

What Trakų Vokė Manor Provides

For selected projects, Trakų Vokė Manor provides:

• exhibition spaces;
• subject to availability, exhibition and technical equipment owned by the manor;
• consultation and support in preparing and implementing the exhibition;
• promotion of the exhibition on the Trakų Vokė Manor website, social media channels, and other communication platforms;
• organizational support for the exhibition opening;
• an artist’s fee.

The artist’s fee for a solo exhibition is EUR 300–500. For group and curated exhibitions, the fee will be determined individually, depending on the scope of the project and the number of participants.

Responsibilities of Exhibition Participants

The exhibition artist(s) undertake to:

• deliver the artworks and install the exhibition at the agreed time;
• ensure that the exhibited works are suitable for public display and do not infringe the rights of third parties;
• provide the textual and visual materials required for exhibition promotion by the agreed deadline;
• comply with the exhibition installation and display plan agreed with Trakų Vokė Manor;
• dismantle the exhibition and remove the artworks at the agreed time following the end of the exhibition period.

Application Submission

Please send the completed PARAIŠKA_TVD 2026_2027 application form and the required PDF attachment by email to info@vokesdvaras.lt.

For further information, please contact:

Aistė Petrauskė
Tel. +370 615 47442
Email: aiste@vokesdvaras.lt

Rita Kasperskienė
Tel. +370 692 54719
Email: rita@vokesdvaras.lt