Following the success of Urban Waters at the Strandbad Tiefenbrunnen in February 2025, the project will continue in 2026 — this time around at the Wipkingen community center (GZ Wipkingen) by the river Limmat. Urban Waters will feature performances, workshops and an outdoor art exhibition centered on the theme of water and waterways.
We warmly invite students, alumni, lecturers, and staff to take part in this unique project from 13 March to 12 April 2026, and to interpret Zurich’s water as a resource and experiential space in innovative and diverse ways.
Whether installations, performances, readings, theater, concerts, or workshops – Urban Waters offers space and opportunities for a wide variety of formats. Contributions may explore the ecological, social, or cultural dimensions of water, offering new experiences and insights in an open and lively atmosphere.
We support two submission categories:
– Art in Public Space
– Events and Performances
All details regarding participation terms and submission via form can be found in this PDF.
Key Dates:
– Project Submission Deadline: 28 September 2025
– Jury Review: October 2025
– Notification of Participants: End of October 2025
– Project Realisation: November 2025 to early March 2026
– Urban Waters Event: 13 March to 12 April 2026
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Impressions from last year:
Urban Waters 2025
Urban Waters 2025 Publication PDF