The Lab invites artists to submit applications for its eighth cycle, beginning in June 2026. This year, artists who have previously exhibited are welcome to reapply, and curators can submit applications jointly with artists.

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28.02.2026. — 31.03.2026.

About the Lab
The experimental art space, celebrating soon more than nine years of activity, is located at Herzl 119, Tel Aviv, and is managed by The Lab's curator Sharon Toval. 

The Lab emphasizes personal and continuous research in collaboration with each artist, focusing on artistic processes and creation. It provides a window for freedom and action, featuring captivating artists who share their thoughts and realize their fantasies. With over 60 artists, curators, and a dedicated audience, The Lab fosters a diverse artistic community and invites you to contribute to its ongoing knowledge engine, turning it into an action research hub.

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Who can apply?
This call is open to active artists regardless of age, religion, race, gender, or physical location. Artists who have exhibited previously are encouraged to reapply, and curators can submit joint applications with artists.

Threshold Conditions:
You have previously exhibited in 4 group exhibitions or at least 1 solo show.
OR
You have performed 3 significant performances in the last five years in the fields of play, dance, or sound.
 

Participation Fee: Monthly membership fees are 400 ILS, covering venue costs for the year. Selected artists commit to paying these fees throughout the year.
 

About the Selection Process:
The Lab selects 10 artists annually through a professional jury.  Curator Sharon Toval works closely with selected artists throughout the curatorial process.​

To submit candidacy
In order to submit candidacy, please send the following in ONE PDF FILE that does not exceed 8 MB:

1. CV and contact information.

2. Artist statement—up to 150 words.

3. Main portfolio comprised of recent works and exhibitions—up to 15 images.

4. Link to your updated website or Facebook/Instagram where your work is shown (if relevant).

5. Initial thoughts on an experimental research project—up to one A4 page.
This text should detail thoughts about an artistic experiment in The Lab that goes beyond regular practice and why it is intended for the lab as opposed to any other gallery.

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Confirmation of application receipt will be sent within five days of material submission.
 

Please send materials to the email address thelabcall@gmail.com and indicate the candidate’s first name and last name in the email’s subject line, in Hebrew and English.

Candidates who have already applied to previous calls or have previously participated in The Lab's various programs are eligible to resubmit their applications.

Deadline for submission—31.03.2026 at 8 pm.

The first round of artists will be chosen after this date. Following that, the final participating artists will be selected in a second round. The shortlisted artists will be revealed on social media and in an individual email.

Judging committee members:
Guy Bar Amotz—Artist.
Avi Ifergan—Director and Curator of Bar-David Museum of Fine Art and Judaica.
Anat Gorel-Rorberger—Independent Art Curator.
Lida Sharet Massad—Artist.
 

For questions and inquiries, please contact us at thelabcall@gmail.com

We wish everyone a creative and productive year.