Call For X roid Basel 2026

Call For Artists

X roid - Int'l Instant Art Expo Basel 2026

Dear Artists and Friends,

TIME TO PARTY – X roid goes Basel!

After the great success of the X roid – Int’l Instant Art Expo, we are thrilled to announce the very first X roid Basel 2026– and we warmly invite artists from around the globe to take part!

For three unforgettable days, Basel will be the stage for instant creativity:
✨ Showcase your inspiring Polaroid™ and Fuji Instax™ artworks
✨ Join engaging artist talks and creative exchanges
✨ Discover a variety of exciting activities and highlights

Let’s celebrate the magic of instant art together at X roid Basel 2026 in March 2026 – with your unique vision and stunning artworks at the heart of it all.

Please note: exhibition space is limited. X roid Basel 2026 will be curated, juried, and organized by The Stage Gallery.

Participation

The ‘X roid Basel 2026‘ will run from the 20th to 22nd of March, 2026 at OpenArt Gallery in Basel

  1. A maximum of 4 Polaroids (SX-70, 600, iType, Fuji Instax) are permitted per exhibition space. Only original instant photographs.
  2. Participation fee includes free framing of your work. We will frame your work.
  3. The Stage Gallery charges a 25% commission on all sales.
  4. Participation fee: € 235,- (incl. VAT) for 1 exhibition space. Several spaces per artist can be booked.
  5. The costs for the return of the photos are to be paid by the artist.

Apply now and become part of a great community!

Application

If you want to be part of the ‘X roid Basel 2026‘, please send us an e-mail with the following informations:

Subject: Application X roid Basel 2026

Main body of the e-mail:

  1. First name
  2. Surname
  3. Artist name (how you would like to be displayed in the expo, on posters, flyers, etc.)
  4. Address (actual address for returning your artworks)
  5. Telephone Number
  6. E-mail
  7. Website, IG name (if available)
  8. All the photos you want to exhibit (each image file must be RGB, JPG format, 1000px the longest side at 72 dpi)
  9. The file names must be as follows: lastname-firstname-01.jpg, lastname-firstname-02.jpg… etc.

Send your application to: submissions@thestagegallery.com

Please note: When your application is accepted, you’ll get an e-mail with details to pay the participation fee (€ 235,- incl. VAT)!

Deadline for application: November 1st, 2025

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TERMS & CONDITIONS

  1. You are the only copyright owner and creator of the photographs.
  2. The photographs do not infringe upon the copyrights or any other intellectual property rights of any third person or entity, or violate any person’s rights of privacy, does not include trademarks owned by third parties or violate any other law.
  3. Each person depicted in the photograph has granted permission to you.
  4. All entrants agree to fully indemnify The Stage Gallery in respect of all royalties, fees and any other financial debt to any person by reason of your breaching any of the foregoing.
  5. The royalties of the Works are not bestowed to The Stage Gallery at any time. The copyright of the Works remains in the creators and in them alone.
  6. The copyright of the Works during and after the exhibition remains with the Artist.
  7. All photographs used by The Stage Gallery will clearly have the photographer’s credit. In case this has been overseen, there will be immediate corrections when mentioned.
  8. All entrants agree that all photographs submitted to the The Stage Gallery may be used to promote and advertise The Stage Gallery / X roid.
  9. Artists grant The Stage Gallery the right to use their images to promote the exhibition, for display on The Stage Gallery / X roid webpage and for inclusion in an exhibit catalog.
  10. The Stage Gallery may use all entries submitted for marketing & promotional purposes across all media though there will not be any monetary compensation.
  11. The jury’s decision on acceptance/rejection of the works cannot be appealed. Appeals by artists against these decisions are excluded. There is no obligation to give reasons for decisions of The Stage Gallery on acceptance/rejection of works. The presentation of the works is the responsibility of The Stage Gallery, whose decision is final.
  12. The artist is responsible for the punctual/timely delivery and collection of his/her artwork. The Stage Gallery will not cover any costs for transport and possible fees for import or customs.
  13. Entry in the InstantCologne obliges the participant to take part.

    A refund of the participation fee is excluded.

  14. The artwork is not insured against damage and theft during the exhibition!
  15. By registering, the participant accepts the exhibition conditions. The place of performance and jurisdiction for all services and obligations relating to the exhibition of „The Stage Gallery“ is Bonn.

I have read and agree to all the rules and regulations of this agreement by applying to the “X roid Basel 2026“.