The organizers of the Biennale internationale du lin de Portneuf (BILP) are inviting applications from emerging artists who are in the process of establishing their careers, who wish to work with linen (fibre, yarn, fabric) and who are interested in taking part in an exhibition to be held at the rectory in Grondines as part of the BILP 2027.

For the purposes of this call for entries, an ‘emerging artist’ is defined as any artist with five years’ artistic practice or less. Students are included in this definition.

Artists must present a work with the following dimensions:
• 2D: 40 x 40 cm
• 3D: 50 × 50 × 50 cm

This work must address the theme set by the BILP, ‘Mechanics’ (see the description below), and must contain at least 50% flax (fibre, thread, fabric). The works will undergo a selection process organized by the BILP. The significance of the research carried out in relation to flax will be an important criterion in the selection of works.

THEME: MECHANICS

We may first think of engines used to power machines. Then perhaps come ideas related to certain laws of physics, such as fluid mechanics or the mechanics of motion (Newtonian mechanics). In Ancient Greek, mêkhanê refers not only to devices designed to lift heavy loads, but also to any means, concrete or abstract, devised to achieve a specific end. From this perspective, one might reflect on the mechanics of politics, on the strategies through which power is exercised and sustained. Within the field of artistic creation, what mechanics are at play? What functions do they serve? Might there be shared mechanics that underpin artistic practices?

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Artists wishing to apply for this section of the BILP must submit their application by email to [email protected] by 31 March 2027 at the latest.

A complete application comprises:

• The duly completed registration form (attached/available on our website: biennaledulin.com).
• The duly completed description form for the proposed work (attached/available on our website: biennaledulin.com).
• A curriculum vitae (academic and/or artistic background, maximum 2 pages).
• Visual materials (2 to 3 images of the proposed work in JPG format, not exceeding 1 MB or 1024 x 768 pixels).

Written confirmation of receipt of the application will be sent by email. The selection of works will take place in mid-April. Artists whose work is selected will be contacted by 30 April 2027 at the latest. They will be required to sign a participation agreement.

Works must be received by 21 May 2027 at the latest. Delivery of the work is at the artist’s expense, and return transport is arranged by the BILP. The installation and display of the artwork will be handled by the BILP team. Participants will be invited to a special event to mark the opening on Sunday, 13 June 2027.