4th-WALL International Video Art
OPEN CALL
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the deadline to submit my work?
The application process will close on March 31, 2023, at 11:59 PM Pacific Standard Time.
How many submissions can I make?
You can submit multiple works, but each work must be an independent submission.
Can I submit work I had previously submitted to a previous 4th Wall Open Call?
Yes
Can I present a video work with more than one channel?
Yes, but arrange all the channels in one video file for the reviewing process.
Can I submit work that is online-based?
Yes. If the work is to be experienced online, please provide us with a video capture of the content for the review process.
Can I submit a VR project?
No.
Can I submit video documentation of a 3D installation that includes video elements?
No
Is collaboration or collective work accepted?
Yes. Please designate a primary contact person in the application AND include the names of all co-creators in the submission form.
If the work is selected, artist fees and/or mini-grant will be disbursed to the primary contact.
Is there a Submission Fee?
The entry fee for the open call is $10, but we can offer fee waivers upon request, no questions asked.
Applications can only be completed after you pay the fee or request a waiver.
What does the submission fee get me?
Entry to the selection process for the 4th-Wall 2027 project with existing video work.
Entry to the new project proposal selection process ($1000 commission will be awarded)
How is the work selected?
Our selection process is designed to be inclusive and thorough. We welcome submissions from artists of all ages (18+) and backgrounds. Prospect Art’s co-founders and directors, the 4th-Wall Program Manager and Prospect Art’s Curatorial Fellow, work collaboratively to ensure a diverse range of perspectives and artistic expressions are considered. Each submission is carefully reviewed by 4th-Wall’s team as we are committed to fostering an inclusive platform that celebrates video art from across the globe.
Who is eligible?
Visual artists at any career stage who work in the medium of video from anywhere in the world (18+)
Why Paid Submissions?
We are an artist-run organization, artists ourselves. The revenue generated from submission fees directly supports our mission to provide a platform for artists to showcase their work. It helps sustain our community and enables us to offer more opportunities and resources for artists.
Fair Evaluation: Paid submissions help us dedicate time and resources to evaluate each piece thoroughly.
Payment methods accepted?
Paypal.
When will I be notified if I am selected?
We will notify all applicants by late June 2025.
You can direct further questions to 4thwall@prospectart.org