How to Design an Open Call

Opening Up the Call and Sharing the Process

How to Create an Open Call is an online event series that traces the experiences of practitioners involved in creating and running open calls and awards. An open call is more than simply a way to collect works or ideas.

What theme should you invite submissions around? Who do you want to reach? How should the entries be evaluated? Creating an open call requires careful consideration and planning across many different aspects, tailored to its purpose and challenges.

This series focuses on the process behind creating an open call—from the background and motivations for launching one, to the thinking behind its design, as well as the ideas, ingenuity, and challenges involved in its preparation and operation.

Rather than simply introducing successful case studies and practical know-how, Loftwork/AWRD speaks with practitioners to explore the thinking, experimentation, and trial and error behind the scenes of open calls and awards.

For those who create open calls, the series offers insights and inspiration for planning and operation. For those who apply to them, it provides an opportunity to gain new perspectives and ideas by understanding the background and design behind each open call.

Who Is This For?

・Those planning or managing open calls, competitions, or awards
・Those looking to discover new ideas and emerging talent
・Those developing systems and approaches for judging and evaluation
・Those looking to build relationships with companies, local communities, and creators through open calls
・Those considering applying to an open call or award