de Appel invites proposals for performances that explore play as a critical practice for adults. Moving beyond childhood, which the exhibition ๐พ๐๐๐๐๐๐ค ๐พ๐ช๐๐๐๐๐ผ by Mercedes Azpilicueta engages with, this programme looks at play as a state of mind rather than an age-bound activity. As a space where adults can unlearn, improvise, and inhabit new forms of collectivity.
During Museumnacht, de Appel transforms into a vibrant space for play. de Appel invites artists and collectives to develop short, ongoing (game) activities for Museumnacht. In connection with the child-oriented exhibition ๐๐ข๐ค๐ค๐๐ฉ๐ฐ ๐๐ถ๐ค๐ค๐ฉ๐ฉ๐ we are looking for formats that are playful, sensory, interactive and accessible for Museumnacht visitors.
๐ช๐ต๐ฎ๐ ๐๐ฒ ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ฒ ๐น๐ผ๐ผ๐ธ๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐ณ๐ผ๐ฟ:
โ (Game) activities (5โ20 minutes) that are easy to repeat;
โ Sensory/embodied/collective play: no fixed outcome required;
โ In connection with the exhibition and the space;
โ Take into account sensory sensitivity (no strobe, no excessive volume).
๐ฃ๐ฟ๐ฎ๐ฐ๐๐ถ๐ฐ๐ฎ๐น:
โ Evening slots between 19:00โ01:00, in rotations;
โ For each contribution de Appel offers an appropriate artist fee, as well as a very humble production budget for materials if required;
โ Hosting and audience support will be provided.
๐๐ผ๐ ๐๐ผ ๐ฎ๐ฝ๐ฝ๐น๐:
Send your proposal by Friday 3 October 2025 (max. 300 words or 3 a minute video) to katjun[at]deappel.nl, with subject โOpen Call: Museumnacht Game Nightโ.
deadline: Friday 3 October 2025
more info: http://www.deappel.nl
