Open Call

Say my nails

Let your nails speak! SAY MY NAILS is the experimental pop-up nail salon in DING Vitrine (Design Museum Gent) where nails and hands are the canvas for self-expression and dialogue.

Design Museum Gent is looking for young Ghent residents or collectives who have a great idea for nail or hand decorations! Would you like to work out your idea under the guidance of Brussels nail artist ChloĆ© Momi and the Ghent queer collective Bebe Books and present it this autumn in Design Museum Gent's pop-up nail salon SAY MY NAILS in DING Vitrine (Drabstraat 2, Ghent)? 

Design Museum is looking for innovative ideas that are experimental, quirky and connecting. Think the use of alternative materials, edgy nail designs or interactive hand treatments. A background in nail art is not required. Join in and let your nails tell the story!

Deadline
5 June 2024
Participate

HOW TO PARTICIPATE?

Please provide the following info to isaline.raes@stad.gent by 5 June 2024 at the latest:

  • Contact details (name, address, e-mail address, telephone number)
  • Brief presentation of your idea (max. 2 A4 pages)
  • Short presentation of yourself (max. 1 A4 page / possibly with addition of portfolio and CV)

The jury will select four projects. We will announce the selection on 1 July 2024.

Rules

WHAT ARE WE OFFERING?

  • A production budget of 1,000 euros per project.
  • Content and production support for the development of your project by a team of young experts.
  • DING Vitrine as a place to share your proposal with an audience for one week.