Starting January 2026, Marres invites makers to take over our Friday nights! We’re offering a space where you can create your own program—whether it’s a workshop, performance, talk, presentation, or a hybrid event. Indoors or in the garden, intimate or bold, experimental or deeply personal. Admission is always free.
This open call is your chance to contribute to a vibrant, sensory Friday night program.
We aim to:
- welcome fresh voices and new perspectives
- foster collaboration and creative cross-pollination
- engage diverse audiences in meaningful ways
Our program categories:
- The Exhibition
Projects that respond to Marres’ current exhibitions. For this call, the focus is on Porous Grounds, Sacred Codes, exploring themes of collectivity, migration, diaspora, and cultural identity.
- Regional Makers
Young artists, designers, performers, musicians, and thinkers from Limburg and surrounding areas.
- Outreach & Community
Activities that emerge from, or actively work with, local communities.
We’re open to both emerging and established makers, creatives, programmers, and speakers who have a compelling idea for Friday nights at Marres.
What we’re looking for:
Submissions will be evaluated on:
- Relevance to one or more of the program categories
- Artistic quality and sensory engagement
- Level of audience participation and connection
- Feasibility within Marres’ context and resources
What we offer:
- A fee of €350
- There’s also a small production budget available,
- Support from the Marres team
- Access to facilities and a floor manager during your event
- Promotion via our website, social media, and print materials
Ready to apply?
Send your proposal—including a short description, simple work plan, and brief bio to vrijdagavond@marres.org