Call for Emerging Artists: Biennale internationale du lin de Portneuf 2027

Jasmine Éthier, Le cygne, 2025. Photo: Denis Baribault

Call for Entries – Emerging Artists
Biennale internationale du lin de Portneuf (BILP)
Mechanics

Submission Deadline: March 31, 2027

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.

About the Biennale

Every two years, the Biennale internationale du lin de Portneuf presents a multidisciplinary artistic event showcasing new works that highlight linen from both material and conceptual perspectives. Deeply rooted in its local community, the BILP stages its exhibitions in the region’s iconic heritage venues.

You can view documentation from previous editions of the event on our website: biennaledulin.com.

The Origin of Shadows, emerging artists exhibit. Biennale internationale du lin de Portneuf 2025. Photo: Denis Baribault

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?

Eligibility

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 above), and must contain at least 50% flax (fibre, thread, fabric).

Compensation

Artists whose works are selected will receive an exhibition fee of $450.

Lou Belbèze, Drunense Duinen, 2025

Selection Process and Timeline

The works will undergo a selection process organised by the BILP. The significance of the research carried out in relation to flax will be an important criterion in the selection of works.

The submission deadline is March 31, 2027. Written confirmation of receipt of the application will be sent by email. Artists whose work is selected will be contacted by April 30, 2027 at the latest.

The exhibition will be presented in Deschambault-Grondines from June 12 to September 5, 2027. Works must be received by May 21, 2027 at the latest. Delivery of the work is at the artist’s expense, and return transport is arranged by the BILP.

How to Submit

Artists wishing to apply for this section of the BILP must submit their application by email to info@biennaledulin.com by March 31, 2027 at the latest.

A complete application comprises:

• The duly completed registration form (available on our website: biennaledulin.com).
• The duly completed description form for the proposed work (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).

For additional information or questions, please contact:
Laurie Béland
info@biennaledulin.com | (418) 717-6680