Art. Community. Diversity.
POC POC 3
OPEN CALL
Open Call:
POC POC 3 – Empowering
Emerging Artists of Color
Are you an emerging visual artist of color ready to elevate your creative practice, connect with leading art professionals, and expand your network?
POC POC 3 is
now accepting applications for its 2025-2026 edition.
About the Program
POC POC is a two-year mentorship program by The Constant Now, designed to support 15 emerging visual artists of color under 35, living and working in Belgium.
From February 2025 to December 2026, participants will:
● Engage in monthly workshops to develop essential professional skills.
● Participate in group discussions on navigating the art world.
● Share experiences and knowledge.
● Gain access to critical information and opportunities.
● Visit and be introduced to partner institutions.
● Receive personalised feedback.
● Present their work in a group exhibition at Kunsthal Mechelen and De Brakke Grond in Amsterdam.
FOR WHO?
We are looking for artists who are:
● A person of color (POC)
● Under 35 years old
● Active in the visual arts (students are not eligible)
● Living and working in Belgium
If you’re eager to grow in a community of like-minded artists and advance your career as a POC artist, this program is for you!
Meet Your Mentors
Meet Your Mentors
Caroline Dumalin (MORPHO)
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Laura Nsengiyumva (Artist)
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Dennis
Tyfus
(Artist)
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Anne Wetsi Mpoma
(Wetsi Gallery)
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Magali Elali
(The Constant Now)
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Partners
Kunsthal Mechelen
Group Exhibtion
De Brakke Grond
Group Exhibtion
De Cinema
Film and talk
program
MORPHO
Workshop
WIELS
Workshop
De Veerman
Workshop
Globe AromaWorkshop
Curatorial Studies KASK- Workshop
Kunsthal Extra City,Behind-the-scenes visits
S.M.A.K.
Behind-the-scenes visits
STORMOPKOMST
Art commission (for two program participants)