Open Call for Artists
El Kiosko — A Roaming Platform for Collectible Art & Sound
El Kiosko
El Kiosko is a traveling art and sound installation, micro-storefront, and experimental consulate for collectible culture — debuting during Miami Art Week and continuing through upcoming art fairs in New York City and beyond.
We invite visual artists, musicians, designers, and collectives to propose small-format, collectible works adapted for this modular mobile kiosk — a sculptural structure that circulates in public space, operating both as installation and point of exchange.
Part object-driven platform, part curated booth, El Kiosko will blur the line between the artistic, the editorial, and the commercial — engaging ideas around mobility, roaming, access, and economies of scale.
Project Details
- Locations: Miami Art Week, NYC art fairs, and beyond
- Format: Collectible, portable works (palm-sized to medium)
- Support: Production stipend for selected contributors
- Application Deadline: September 15, 2025
- Platform: Physical kiosk + online portal with ecommerce
Key Dates
- 15
September 15, 2025
Application Deadline
- 01
October 1, 2025
Selection Announcement
- 🌴
Miami Art Week 2025
El Kiosko Debut
What We're Looking For
We're seeking proposals for collectible, portable, and conceptually rich works that can be sold or distributed through the kiosk. These can be physical or digital, unique or editioned, handmade or mass-produced, playful or poetic.
Visual Art Objects
Multiples, prints, zines, stickers, ceramics, tiles, wearable art, and other tactile collectibles that invite physical interaction and personal connection.
- Flat works (oaintings, prints, zines, posters): Max 5" × 7" (12.7 × 17.78 cm) — fits standard display racks and keeps handling easy.
- Small objects (stickers, pins, small sculptures): Max 6" × 6" × 3" (15 × 15 × 7.5 cm).
- Medium 3D works (ceramics, tiles, small wearable art): Max 10" × 10" × 10" (25 × 25 × 25 cm), under 3 lbs (1.4 kg) for easy movement.
Sound & Music
Tapes, vinyl records, MP3 download cards, digital releases, mini online courses, and experimental sound works that explore portable audio experiences.
- Vinyl: Standard 12" LP jacket (12.375" × 12.375" / 31.4 × 31.4 cm) — no oversized gatefolds beyond 0.5" (1.3 cm) spine.
- Cassettes: Standard Norelco case (4.25" × 2.75" × 0.6" / 10.8 × 7 × 1.5 cm).
- Digital download cards: Credit-card size, max 3.5" × 2" (8.9 × 5.1 cm).
- Special packaging: Must fit within 12" × 12" × 1" (31 × 31 × 2.5 cm).
Editorial & Design
Editorial artifacts, keychains, small design works, and publications that blend artistic practice with functional design.
- Publications: Max 8.5" × 11" (21.6 × 28 cm), ≤ 0.5" (1.3 cm) spine for shelf stacking.
- Keychains & small design works: Must fit in 4" × 4" × 2" (10 × 10 × 5 cm) bag/box.
- Functional objects: Max 10" × 10" × 6" (25 × 25 × 15 cm) for counter display.
Digital & Hybrid Works
NFTs, QR-activated media, hybrid analog/digital pieces that explore new forms of collectibility and digital ownership.
- Physical components (cards, prints, objects with embedded tech): Max 8.5" × 11" (21.6 × 28 cm) flat OR 6" × 6" × 6" (15 × 15 × 15 cm) boxed.
- Embedded screens/devices: Battery-powered, under 2 lbs (0.9 kg), max 8" diagonal screen.
🛒 Physical & Digital Platform
In addition to the physical kiosko, selected works will also be showcased in our online portal, which includes:
- Artist/musician bios and project statements
- A curated ecommerce store for selling physical editions and digital assets (MP3s, NFTs, PDFs, etc.)
- Optional QR codes on-site linking to expanded content or digital work
This dual presence allows for both in-person engagement and global reach — part sculpture, part shop, part story.
About the Project
El Kiosko is produced by El Consulado, in dialogue with museums, curators, and independent institutions. It acts as a sculptural consulate, traveling between cultural hubs and inviting the public into a tactile, sonic, and conceptual zone of exchange.
While El Kiosko embraces the formats of display and circulation often found in galleries, fairs, and pop-up retail, it also questions them. The project acknowledges that although the art market—through galleries, museums, and fairs — plays a significant role in shaping the economic value of an artwork, artistic merit transcends commerce.
Value is not fixed at the point of sale; it lives in an artwork's aesthetic resonance, historical echoes, and cultural relevance. By inviting artists and musicians to work at an intimate scale — and through both physical and digital means — El Kiosko encourages audiences to rethink the terms of value, authorship, and collectibility.
Whether analog or encrypted, pressed or painted, these are works meant to circulate not just in markets, but in memory.
Submission Guidelines
How to Apply
Complete the application form below with your proposal for El Kiosko. Selected contributors will receive a production stipend and will be included in all El Kiosko installations and promotions.
Please submit one proposal per artist or collective that includes:
- Proposal title + concept description (150–300 words)
- Short bio/CV, artist photo + links to portfolio, music, or social
- Visuals: images, sketches, or mockups of your proposed work
- Format: media, dimensions, materials, and intended edition (if applicable)
- Weight limit for any single work: Under 5 lbs (2.3 kg) for handling and shelving stability.
- Packaging: Artists must supply packaging that protects the work but still fits the max sizes above.
- Edition labeling: All editioned works must include edition number and artist name somewhere visible.