The Cultural Affairs Bureau of the Macao SAR Government has issued an open call for exhibition proposals for the Collateral Exhibition of “Art Macao: Macao International Art Biennale 2025.” The biennale, guided by the Secretary for Social Affairs and Culture and co-organized by major casino and resort groups, will feature six sections including the Main Exhibition, Public Art Exhibition, City Pavilion, Special Exhibition, Local Curatorial Project, and Collateral Exhibition. Eligible applicants include Macao-registered organizations and residents aged 18 or older, with proposals centered on the theme “Hey, what brings you here?” The deadline for submissions is May 23, 2025, and the final selection will be made by chief curator Feng Boyi.
This open call matters because it underscores Macao’s strategic push to develop its local art education, creative industries, and professional artistic community through a major international biennale platform. By inviting local institutions and individuals to participate in the Collateral Exhibition, the government aims to foster grassroots creative energy and integrate Macao more deeply into the global contemporary art scene. The involvement of major hospitality and gaming corporations as co-organizers also highlights the growing intersection between art, tourism, and economic development in the region.