Cultural Alleys is a non-profit organisation based in Lithuania, officially established in 2025. The organisation operates at the intersection of artistic practice, academic inquiry, and community engagement, fostering collaborative projects with artists, researchers, and cultural practitioners across disciplines.

We invite artists from all disciplines to submit their work for the exhibition of “Fragments of Becoming” for a virtual exhibition. There is no submission or participation fee. We encourage the participation of indigenous representations and art forms. We welcome works that share local knowledge, storytelling, language, individual and cultural reflection.

The themes for this open call are 'Perspectives', 'Understanding', and 'Empathy'. Any art that explores, reflects, or embodies any of these themes are welcome.

Guidelines

• Each participant may submit up to 3 works.
• AI-generated or AI-assisted content is not permitted.
• All works must be original and created by the submitting artist(s).
• Collaborative submissions are welcome (please list all contributors).
• Only works that can be experienced virtually or digitally will be accepted.

Submission Details

• The title, description, or the entire content of your work may be in any language, script, or dialect.
• Please include the original language in your submission, along with an English translation or a brief cultural context note, so we can share your work respectfully and accurately.
• If you are submitting representing an Indigenous or complex identities, and would like this acknowledged with your work, please include that information.
• We also welcome submissions created or presented in alternative or accessible formats.

Accepted Art Forms

We welcome all art that can be shared online, including but not limited to:

• Writing: essays, short stories, reflections, scripts
• Poetry: written, recorded, or video performances
• Photography: single images or themed series
• Digital Illustration or Painting
• Graphic Design or Visual Collage
• Video Art or Short Films (up to 5 minutes)
• Music, Song, or Sound Art (audio or video format)
• Animation or Motion Graphics
• Performance Art (recorded performance)
• Interactive Digital Art (web-based or video documentation).

Open Application Form

Deadline: Dec 31, 2025

Announcements regarding selection will be done by Jan 15, 2026

If your art form is not listed but can be experienced online, feel free to submit it. If you require any access support to submit your work such as alternative file formats, captioning, large-text forms, or assistance with uploading materials, please reach out to: contact@culturalalleys.org