The Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) of the Macao SAR Government has issued an open call for exhibition proposals for the Collateral Exhibitions of "Art Macao: Macao International Art Biennale 2025." Local contemporary art professionals and organizations are invited to submit proposals for exhibitions that will run between July 19 and October 12, 2025, with venues chosen by the selected teams. The deadline for submissions is May 23, 2025, and proposals will be evaluated by Chief Curator Feng Boyi based on curatorial concept, quality, theme relevance, and feasibility.
This open call matters because it provides a platform for Macao's local artists and curators to gain international visibility as part of a major biennale, fostering contemporary art creation and cultural exchange in the region. By including local voices in the Collateral Exhibitions and the separate Local Curatorial Project, the initiative strengthens Macao's art education and creative community, positioning the city as a growing hub for contemporary art in Asia.