A house, not a hall: a raw concrete room in Phra Khanong where artists propose the show and the walls take it seriously.
If you are looking for an open call exhibition Bangkok can offer outside the large institutions, Begrüntes Haus was built with you in mind. The open call is an invitation: send us a proposal for a show, and we will consider it for a space that has no interest in being neutral. Raw concrete, dark surfaces and considered light give every body of work a strong, honest setting to answer to.
The Haus sits on Sukhumvit Road in the Phra Khanong area, a short distance from BTS Phra Khanong, with dedicated on-site parking for up to 80 vehicles. Intimate by design, it holds roughly 150 considered guests, which is exactly the right scale for an opening where people look closely, stay for a conversation and leave remembering the work rather than the crowd.
Open call exhibition Bangkok: what the Haus offers artists
Most exhibition spaces in the city ask you to fit their format. The Haus asks the opposite question: what does your work need, and can this house provide it? An open call exhibition here begins with your proposal rather than our programme. You describe the work, the way you imagine it occupying the room, the length of the show and the audience you hope to reach. We respond as people who run exhibitions, not as a booking desk.
The space itself is part of the conversation. Concrete walls, dark corners and textured surfaces reward work with presence: large photographic prints, sculpture, installation, moving image, painting that can hold its own against a rough background. They can be challenging for delicate, white-cube-dependent work, and we will say so honestly during the inquiry. Choosing the right room for the right show is a form of care, and it is a strength of a venue that curates what it hosts.
Because the Haus is intimate by design, exhibitions here tend to feel like events in the original sense: a defined moment, a considered guest list, an opening that people attend on purpose. For artists who are tired of being one wall among many at a crowded fair, that scale can be a relief. The Haus belongs to the same team behind Begrüntes Haus itself and its sister company Overgrown Productions, so the people answering your proposal understand both the art and the practicalities of putting it on.
Who the open call suits
- Independent artists — making a first or second solo presentation and wanting a serious setting without the weight of a formal gallery contract.
- Photographers — with a finished series that needs wall space, scale and a proper opening; a natural fit for dark, textured surfaces.
- Collectives and group shows — who want to present together in one house, with the freedom to design the sequence of the room themselves.
- Independent curators — proposing a theme and bringing the artists, looking for a venue willing to co-produce rather than simply rent.
- Designers and makers — whose work sits between art and object and benefits from an industrial backdrop rather than a showroom.
- Cultural organisations and independent institutions — looking for a Bangkok location for a limited run, a launch or an off-site programme.
Not sure your work belongs in a concrete house? That is a good question to ask us directly. Inquire with a few images and we will tell you plainly how the room and the work might get along.
What the house holds
Raw concrete and dark surfaces
The aesthetic is raw concrete, dark, grunge textures and considered light. It is the opposite of a white box, and it suits work that wants atmosphere. Hanging, plinths and installation requirements are worked out together during the inquiry, so you know what is possible before you commit to a show.
Light that is considered, not generic
Light is treated as part of the exhibition rather than an afterthought. If your work depends on a particular quality of illumination, or on near-darkness for projection, say so in your proposal and we will talk through how the room can respond.
Parking for 80 vehicles
Dedicated on-site parking for up to 80 vehicles is a genuine rarity on Sukhumvit Road. For an exhibition it matters twice: collectors, press and guests arrive without circling the neighbourhood, and larger works can be delivered and collected without a street-side scramble.
BTS Phra Khanong access
The Haus is within reach of BTS Phra Khanong, so an opening is accessible to guests who prefer the train. Combined with the parking, it means your audience can come from across the city without the evening becoming a logistical exercise.
Intimate scale, roughly 150 guests
The Haus is not a mass-market large-events venue, and it is not trying to be. Roughly 150 considered guests is the scale at which an opening still feels like a conversation. Treat that as a design constraint that works in your favour.
Two ways to exhibit: venue rental and co-production
An open call exhibition at the Haus can take one of two shapes. In venue rental, you bring the programme, the install and the audience, and the Haus provides the house. It suits artists and curators who already know exactly how they want to run the show and want a distinctive room to do it in.
In co-production, we take a more active role. We talk through the sequencing, the opening, the guest experience and how the show is presented, and we work alongside you rather than standing back. It suits first-time exhibitors, ambitious installations and projects that need more than a key and a floor plan. You can read more about both models on the Exhibitions page.
How to arrange open call exhibition Bangkok
The process is deliberately simple and begins with a conversation. Send a proposal through the contact page: a short description of the work, a few images or a link to a portfolio, the dates and length you have in mind, and whether you lean towards venue rental or co-production. Keep it concise. A clear paragraph and strong images do more than a long document.
We will reply, ask questions where we need to, and if the project looks right we will invite you to visit the Haus. Seeing the room in person is the most useful step in the whole process; it tells you more about scale, light and sightlines than any description can. From there we agree dates, discuss what the show needs and move into planning. Terms are quoted per inquiry; we do not publish prices because no two exhibitions are alike.
Ready with an idea, even a rough one? Submit a proposal and we will respond to begin the conversation.
Preparing a proposal that gets read
A strong proposal is specific. Name the work, its approximate dimensions and its format. Say what you imagine the opening to be: a quiet evening, a performance, a talk, a long weekend of open doors. Tell us how the work meets a concrete, industrial room, and where you expect it to need support. Honesty about what you do not yet know is welcome; we would rather help solve a problem early than discover it at installation.
It also helps to understand the wider landscape. Bangkok has a rich and growing exhibition culture, from public programmes such as the Bangkok Art and Culture Centre to the international reach of the Bangkok Art Biennale. An exhibition at the Haus is not a substitute for those platforms; it is a different thing, a self-directed show in a house with character, and many artists use it to present work between larger opportunities or to test a project before taking it elsewhere.
Finally, think about the audience. Parking for 80 vehicles and proximity to BTS Phra Khanong mean you can invite people widely, but the intimate scale means a considered guest list works best. A tight invitation, a clear start time and a reason to stay will serve the work better than an open door and a crowd.
If you need a crew, not just a room
Begrüntes Haus is venue and studio rental only: space, light and an open floor. When an exhibition needs installers, a photographer, documentation, a film crew or full production management, we refer you to our sister brand Overgrown Productions, the Bangkok full-service production company run by the same team. They can document your opening, shoot the work, or produce the surrounding content, and because they know the Haus, there is very little to explain.
The same house can also host a launch or dinner around the show; see the Event Space page and our guide to a book launch venue in Bangkok for how that works.
Related spaces at Begrüntes Haus
- Exhibitions — open call, venue rental and co-production in the main house.
- Event Space — dinners, launches and pop-ups, including openings and private views.
- Film Location — features, commercials and music videos in a raw concrete setting.
- Media Studio — turnkey rental with installed lighting and an open shoot space; bring your own crew.
- Flexible Workspace — daily, weekly, monthly or project-based working space, never long leases.
open call exhibition Bangkok — frequently asked questions
What is an open call exhibition at Begrüntes Haus?
It is an invitation to artists, collectives and curators to propose a show for the house. Rather than waiting for a gallery to find you, you submit a proposal describing the work, the way you imagine it occupying the space, and the dates you have in mind. We read it, reply, and begin a conversation about whether and how the exhibition can happen.
Who can respond to an open call exhibition in Bangkok at the Haus?
Individual artists, photographers, designers, collectives, independent curators and independent institutions are all welcome to submit a proposal. Experience of showing in a formal gallery is not a requirement. What matters is a clear idea, work that suits raw concrete walls and considered light, and a realistic plan for installing and running the show.
Is Begrüntes Haus a gallery or a venue?
It is a house with a gallery’s seriousness and none of a white cube’s neutrality. Concrete, dark surfaces and grunge textures give every exhibition a strong backdrop, and the space is intimate by design. We work as a venue and co-producer, not as a commercial gallery that represents artists.
Can I rent the space for my own exhibition instead of entering an open call?
Yes. Exhibitions at the Haus can be arranged as straightforward venue rental, where you bring the programme and run the show, or as co-production, where we take a more active role in planning and presenting it. Tell us which model you prefer in your inquiry and we will discuss what fits.
How much does it cost to exhibit?
Pricing is not published. Every exhibition is different in length, scale and the support it needs, so terms are quoted per inquiry once we understand your proposal. Inquire with your dates and an outline of the show, and we will respond with a clear picture of what is involved.
How many guests can an opening hold?
The Haus is intimate by design and suits roughly 150 considered guests. That scale favours openings where people actually look at the work and talk to the artist, rather than crowds moving through. If you expect a larger audience, we can talk about staging the opening across more than one evening.
Is there parking for visitors and collectors?
Yes. The Haus has dedicated on-site parking for up to 80 vehicles, which is rare on Sukhumvit Road. It makes openings easier for collectors, press and guests travelling from across Bangkok, and it simplifies the delivery and collection of larger works.
How do I get to the Haus by public transport?
The Haus is in the Phra Khanong area of Sukhumvit Road in Bangkok, within reach of BTS Phra Khanong. Guests arriving by train can walk or take a short ride from the station, which keeps openings accessible without relying on a car.
Do you provide a photographer, installers or production crew?
Begrüntes Haus is a venue and studio rental, not a production company. When an exhibition needs a crew, a photographer or full production support, we refer you to our sister brand Overgrown Productions, a Bangkok full-service production company. They work with the Haus often and understand the space.
How do I submit a proposal?
Use the contact page and choose to submit a proposal. Include a short description of the work, images or a link to your portfolio, your preferred dates and length of show, and whether you are interested in venue rental or co-production. We will reply to begin a conversation and, if it suits, invite you to visit the Haus.
Visit the Haus
Bring the idea, the images and the dates. We will bring the concrete, the light and a conversation worth having.