2nd Edition-2025
How to Apply?
Click the APPLY HERE or find the link below to fill out a short Google Form, and submit your application. If you can’t access Google Forms, email us your answers to the following questions:
Do you live in Vantaa? If not, which city in the capital region do you live in?
Do you have any prior studies or experience in art? If yes, please tell us more.
Have you ever attended a live performance art piece? If so, which ones left a lasting impression on you, and why?
What motivates you to be part of this project? (e.g., passion for art, community involvement, personal growth, etc.)
Everyday skills, hobbies, and jobs can inspire performance art. What aspect of your daily life could you explore in an art project?
What do you hope to gain from this experience?
Do you have any questions or concerns about participating in Sidewalk?
Application form
SIDEWALK- OPEN CALL
Ignite Your Creative Spark
The Other Side platform invites participants from Vantaa and the capital region to join the second edition of the performance art project Sidewalk.
Join us on this artistic journey, where your unique voice contributes to a shared creative and cultural experience. Your life experience is your greatest asset—no prior artistic background is needed. Through the Sidewalk program, you’ll explore performance art, develop new skills, and discover your own authentic language of expression.
The Other Side invites you to embark on a journey of self-expression and creativity through a collaborative adventure in performance art. Together, we will explore this form of art, create video performance pieces, and showcase the final works in a public exhibition.
📢 Sign up for Sidewalk 2025—completely FREE!
What is the Sidewalk Project?
Sidewalk is an 8-session workshop on performance art where participants explore the medium, develop their own performance ideas, and bring them to life. Throughout the program, we learn about performance as a form of self-expression, experiment with different approaches, and refine our concepts. Our final works are documented, edited, and showcased in a public exhibition.
Rooted in collaborative creativity and community engagement, Sidewalk is a space for reimagining the connection between art and life. It’s designed for those without a prior professional background in the arts. By engaging with Vantaa’s urban landscape, participants transform their personal experiences into meaningful performances.
This year, we are collaborating with the City of Vantaa and Kaupunkikulttuurikeskus Mosaiikki to bring this project to life. The first edition of Sidewalk took place in collaboration with Artsi Museum in 2024 in Vantaa. Read more here(Link)
The Other Side performance art platform and the Sidewalk project are funded by The Kone Foundation.
What is Performance Art?
Performance art is a contemporary art form where artists use their bodies, actions, and sometimes audience participation to create unique, live experiences. It blends movement, objects, sound, and visuals to express emotions, ideas, or messages—often challenging traditional boundaries of art.
What Are You Signing Up For?
This is a great opportunity to dive into the world of contemporary art through performance art. You'll not only learn about this dynamic medium but also conceptualize, create, and showcase your own performance at an esteemed venue.
Participants selected through the open call will take part in workshops led by the mentor of Sidewalk 2025, performance artist and educator Diana Soria Hernández. You will be introduced to performance art, learn foundational concepts, and develop your ideas throughout the workshops. This year we are thrilled to have distinguished artists and educators, Roi Vaara (FI), Pancho López (MX) Gustaf Broms(SE), Leena Kela(FI) as guest lecturers of the sidewalk project.
After the workshops, you will have a one-on-one meeting with the mentor of the Sidewalk project and The Other Side team. Together, you'll refine your idea and go over the practical aspects of your work.
Once your concept is ready, you can select a time slot to film your performance. A professional filming crew, equipped with everything you need, will be there to bring your vision to life.
Afterward, The Other Side team will take over post-production and editing to finalize your video performances for the exhibition in autumn 2025.
See last year's exhibition documentation here.
Who Can Apply?
Open to all Vantaa residents and other residents from the capital region, aged 18 and above. This program is not for professional artists or art students—it’s tailored for individuals without prior experience in contemporary art.
Project Timetable
Phase 1: Workshops & Ideation
Every Saturday and Sunday in May 2025, 13:00-16:00 at Mosaiikki Urban Culture Center, Kivistö, Vantaa.
Workshop Dates:
May: 3-4, 10-11, 17-18, 24-25Special Dates:
17.5.2025 – Recommended to visit Live performance event: One-Day Stand No.4 at Mosaiikki Urban Culture Center, Kivistö
5.6.2025 – Recommended to visit Artsi Museum for One-Day Stand No.5
Phase 2: Production & Filming – 2th - 8th June 2025
(Participants will select their preferred time slots during the workshops.)
Phase 3: Exhibition in Autumn 2025
The Exhibition will be held as a form of screening video performances in gallery space.
Language
Workshops will be conducted in English.
Important Dates
Deadline for applications: 6.4.2025
Participant announcement: 11.4.2025
Workshops start: 3.5.2025
Exhibition opening: To Be Announced Later.
Selection Criteria
We welcome everyone eager to explore their creative potential to apply! While we prioritize Vantaa residents, we also ensure representation from all cities in the capital region.
There are no external juries or intimidating interviews—participants are selected only based on their motivation to experience performance art and the creative process.
Terms & Conditions
Participants must be 18+ years old and residents of Vantaa or the capital region.
We follow safer space guidelines in our workshops and programs.
Participants must not engage in activities that may result in self-harm or harm to others. The mentor reserves the right to reject or interrupt any idea that poses a safety risk.
The program and workshops will be documented through photographs and videos.
The Other Side reserves the right to showcase the produced works in future art events and exhibitions, with full credit to the participants.
Participants are free to present their work in other exhibitions or screenings, provided proper credit is given.
Be Part of Something Extraordinary!
Join us on this artistic journey, where your unique voice becomes an integral part of Vantaa's cultural narrative. Let’s make the Sidewalk project a testament to the creativity flourishing within our community!
