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BLIND WALLS TALENT CALL 2026
On May 1st 2026, the application entry for participating in the Blind Walls Talent Call 2026 closed. Not selected? Don’t cry! Instead keep on reading to find out how we will help you develop your talent and get inspired in other ways.
Talents 2026
From 147 submitted portfolios, five talents were selected by an expert jury. Each talent is paired with an individual coach that will help and guide them for a year to come. This years’ talents and their coaches are:
- Cheyenne Goudswaard – Coach: Marloes die Kiewit
- Rento van Drunen – Coach: Bruce Tsai-Meu-Chong
- Niknaz Khalouzadeh – Coach: Ilse Weisfelt
- Rik Pastein – van der Neut – Coach: Zenk One
- Manon Hermans – Coach: Joren Joshua
Read more about the talents and the selection procedure here!
Didn’t get selected?
Don’t worry: your application ensures that you are on our radar. You will become part of our maker community, where we will keep you informed about news and events and invite you to special activities.
Blind Walls Talent Jam
On September 11th we will offer you (and 24 others) the opportunity to show us and the world what you’ve got. Picture a day full of painting together with peers. We will save a piece of wall (3x4m) especially for you to create a mural. Registration for this unique event starts soon. Only Talent Call 2026 applicants will be invited. Keep an eye on your inbox.
Blind Walls Talent Call Showcase
All five selected artists present an individual showcase at our headquarters. Expect an indoor-mural, artist talk and print release. You are welcome to join us for an informal get-together to get inspired, have a drink and you might just learn first hand how to get selected next year!
Upcoming dates will be announced on our website and Socials.
