UPCOMING EXHIBITION
Water Tower Art Festival: A MEASURE OF SAFETY VS. MORAL ETHICS
In an era governed by regulation and risk avoidance, we ask how much an artist is forced to "bend" their internal compass to fit systems that reward misalignment. We are looking for projects that examine the normalization of opaque processes and the pressure to trade integrity for visibility or economic survival. Whether your practice involves sculpture, video, performance, or research, we welcome work that challenges dominant narratives and intervenes in our current political currents.
Artists: Anthi Simeonidou, Nikola Vulchev, Carina Dobreva, Oli Gots, Yiwen Zhang, Chris Perl, Joana Ivanova
Dates: 23.06 – 30.06.2026
Entry: Free-form
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2026 program
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09.02.2026 - 26.02.2026
"Sincerely personal"
Curator: Nana Melkonyants
Artists:
Yuliia Shumilova, Ildzhan Ismetov, Ina Dobreva, Kalina Ivanova, Bo Voinova
27.02.2026 - 20.03.2026
"And I resumed the struggle"
Curator: Stoyan Petrov
Artists:
Marina Hristova, Grigor Dyankov, Nikola Mihailov, Damyana Velkova -
27.02.2026 - 20.03.2026
"And I resumed the struggle"
Curator: Stoyan Petrov
Artists:
Marina Hristova, Grigor Dyankov, Nikola Mihailov, Damyana Velkova
24.03.2026 - 03.04.2026
Siphonophora
Studio Tash -
24.03.2026 - 03.04.2026
Siphonophora
Studio Tash
06.04.2026 - 20.04.2026
Gardens in an Hourglass
Curator: Reneta Georgieva
Artist: Teodora Tsanova – Fedya
23.04.2026 - 08.05.2026
Sofia Underground -
23.04.2026 - 08.05.2026
Sofia Underground
11.05.2026 - 29.05.2026
6 to 8 - Imaginary Playgrounds
rawlab
23.05.2026
Digital Weaving Workshop for Night of the Museums 2026
Duration: 13:00 - 24:00 -
23.06.2026 - 30.06.2026
Water Tower Art Festival
A Measure of Safety vs. Moral Ethics
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How to get involved
For Artists
Apply for an Open Call (P1): Submit for our two-week exhibition slots, where we back ambitious work across our focus disciplines.
Join the Residency (P2): Apply for a summer or off-season research and mentorship slot.
Professionalization Workshops: Monthly sessions on grant writing, documentation, and portfolio development.
For Supporters & The Community
Fuel the Room (P3): Hire FIGURA for your next event; every euro subsidizes an artist's exhibition.
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Visit Us: Our door is open during exhibitions. Come see the work, meet the founders, and join the conversation.
Direct Support & Donations: Give directly to our Artist Development Fund, which covers materials and lowers fees for artists with less means.