Open Call: Manifesta 16 Ruhr is looking for Neighbourhood Designs

Bring your ideas for a T-shirt and become part of Manifesta 16 Ruhr.

Together with Bochum-based designer Cihan Tamti and Stice Textilstudio, Manifesta 16 Ruhr is developing a series of T-shirt designs from across the Ruhr Area. Rather than classic merchandising, the project centres participation: perspectives, symbols, words and images that reflect neighbourhood, community and life in the region.

The Open Call is open to everyone in the Ruhr Area, regardless of age, background or design experience. A jury will select several contributions to be further developed and realised as official Manifesta 16 Ruhr shirts.

Deadline for submissions: 3 April 2026.