They are opening a call for all those who want to be part of it.

The theme of the (Perma)culture Open Call 2026 is (Perma)culture as a content framework, not as an aesthetic style or a single theme that needs to be illustrated. (Perma)culture is a way of thinking, planning and collaborating that respects the principles of caring for the Earth, caring for people, and caring for the future (responsible use of resources). This is reflected in the content of the project, its implementation, and its impact.

Projects applying to the Open Call should engage with the concept of (Perma)culture in a conscious and concrete way. The aim is not for the project to deal thematically with agriculture or ecology, but to reflect the principles of (Perma)culture in one or more of the following dimensions:

Process
How is the project created and who is involved? They prioritize participatory approaches, cooperation with local actors, communities, schools or European experts from various fields. Transparency, fair conditions and shared responsibility are important.

Content
What topics does the project open up and how? Projects can reflect a person's relationship to place, landscape, society or memory, respond to current challenges or develop local cultural specifics in a European context.

Impact
What will remain after the project is completed? (Perma)culture emphasizes long-term benefits – skills development, strengthening community ties, new forms of collaboration, methodologies, infrastructure, or a change in approach to creation and cultural production.

(Perma)culture Open Call 2026 seeks projects that contribute to an open, sustainable and collaborative cultural ecosystem and which perceive culture as a tool for caring for place, people and the future.

What kind of projects are we looking for?

Artistic or cultural output for the public in 2028.
Implementation in České Budějovice or the South Bohemian Region.
Cooperation – regional, national, and international.
· The call for proposals in 2026 is open to legal entities and is not restricted by territory. Organizations from the South Bohemian Region, the Czech Republic, the European Union, and even from around the world can apply.

· Individuals cannot apply, but they can join project implementation teams.

Artistic genres
The ECOC programme currently consists of over 60 projects across a wide range of genres and formats. However, some genres are under-represented or not represented at all in the ECOC programme.The call is open to all cultural and artistic fields and genres, but the following genres will be given preference in terms of points in the evaluation:

Contemporary and conceptual fine art
site-specific installations and artistic interventions in public space or landscape
conceptual exhibition project with a curatorial framework
participatory art projects involving the public
intermedia and interdisciplinary art projects

Audivisual, multimedia and digital arts, immersive content, video game development, film 
immersive audiovisual installation
interactive digital projects in public space
videomapping and large-format projections
projects using VR/AR/XR technologies
artistic or educational video games
multimedia performance connecting image, sound and technology
digital art working with data, AI or game principles
film festival

Architecture 
temporary architectural pavilions
experimental structures in public space
participatory architectural realizations
intervention in public space
tactical urbanism projects
architectural and artistic installations
research and mapping architectural projects with public output
publications about contemporary South Bohemian architecture

Contemporary design and fashion 
designer fashion collections and their presentations
experimental fashion performances or shows
designer installations in public spaces
circular and sustainable design projects
interdisciplinary projects connecting design, craft and technology
contemporary design shows
participatory design projects with communities

Contemporary Music
international festival cooperation
site-specific music projects
experimental and intermedia concerts
audiovisual music performance
projects at the intersection of music and sound art
participatory music projects with the public
sound art installation

Photography
author's photography exhibitions
documentary photography projects with public outreach
participatory photography projects
multimedia projects combining photography with other media
photographic interventions in public space
long-term research photography projects

How to Apply
Project registration by the Applicant is carried out by submitting the application and all mandatory attachments via email to Questo indirizzo email è protetto dagli spambots. È necessario abilitare JavaScript per vederlo.. The email subject must be: “(Perma)culture Open Call 2026 + [Applicant Name]”

Please include the following in your application:
A detailed description of the project (all pages completed)
Letter of Intent (intention to cooperate with partners: international partner, regional partner).
The organization's founding documents + list of beneficial owners.
Power of attorney for the statutory representative (if relevant).
 

In 2026, projects can be submitted in two categories

Small projects: 
minimum budget: CZK 750,000
maximum amount of support: CZK 1,500,000
maximum share of support in total costs: 70%

Large projects:
minimum budget: CZK 2,200,000
maximum amount of support: CZK 4,000,000
maximum share of support in total costs: 50%
 

DEADLINE: July 10 2026
Online seminar: Q&A / in English language

17. 4. 14:00 –16:00 / in English language

A brief introduction to Open Call in English, followed by a Q&A for international applicants.

Oher info Here.