CURIOSOIL: Call for Artists — Exploring the Art of Soil

The CURIOSOIL project invites Europe-based artists of all disciplines and levels to apply for a unique opportunity to create artwork inspired by soil.

CURIOSOIL's mission is to spark soil curiosity and foster a deeper connection between people and the ground beneath their feet. In alignment with the EU Mission: A Soil Deal for Europe, the project seeks to transform how soil is valued, perceived, taught, and discussed across Europe.

We welcome artists from all disciplines—visual arts, music, dance, video, installation, sculpture, and more—to submit concept proposals that creatively highlight the importance of soil. The goal is to ignite curiosity, inspire reflection, and reconnect people with this vital yet often overlooked element of life.

Key details

The Artathon will take place on 5 June 2025 in Wageningen, the Netherlands. Participation is limited to 25 professional and amateur artists. Following the event, a jury will select up to four proposed artworks. The selected artists will then have the opportunity to develop their concept proposals into an artwork from 4 July to 28 November 2025. Each selected artist will receive funding of up to €5,000 to cover production costs (materials and time). If fewer than four artists are chosen, additional funding may be provided.

The final artworks will be showcased in the Interactive Soil Exhibition at the ISRIC World Soil Museum in Wageningen in January 2026, followed by a tour to Portugal, Switzerland, and other locations in Europe.

Interested?

Register here by 25 May 2025 to participate. 

Program details will be shared soon with all registrants. 

More information about the selection and evaluation process can be found here PDF. 

We look forward to seeing how you will help us bring soil to life through art!