CALL FOR YOUNG LUXEMBOURGISH ARTISTS

We are inviting submissions from young Luxembourgish artists for our upcoming group exhibition YLA VOL.5, taking place from 12 November 2025 until 23 January 2026. This opportunity is open to artists who are currently enrolled at University [Fine Art, or other art related studies] or who have recently completed their studies in those fields.

We welcome work in all visual art forms. Selected artists will have the chance to present their work in a curated exhibition and professional setting and will be part of a vibrant showcase of young talent.

Please note: All selected works must be available for purchase and presented with the intent of commercial sale throughout the duration of the exhibition.

Eligibility:
– Luxembourgish nationality or residence, relation to Luxembourg
– Age group: Born between 1990 - 2007
– Currently studying or recently graduated in an art-related field
— Not yet under contract with a gallery

Deadline for submissions: 31 August 2025


To apply, please send a complete portfolio, short bio, and artist statement to youngluxembourgishartists@gmail.com

A maximum of 10 artists will be selected. The results of the selection process will be communicated to all applicants in September 2025.

For more information visit our website 
YOUNGLUXEMBOURGISHARTISTS.COM

We look forward to your submissions!

Lou PHILIPPS & Gerard VALERIUS 
Founders of YLA - Young Luxembourgish Artists

ABOUT YLA 

YLA (Young Luxembourgish Artists) is a non-profit platform founded in 2021 by Lou Philipps and Gerard Valerius, the founders of Valerius Gallery (Founded 2017). Inspired by the legacy of the YBAs (Young British Artists) of the 1980s, YLA was created to support and showcase emerging Luxembourgish artists at a pivotal moment in their careers — the transition between academia and the professional art world.

Each year, YLA organizes a major curated group exhibition featuring around 8–12 artists working across disciplines such as painting, sculpture, photography, installation, video art, and conceptual art. The exhibitions typically run for four weeks and take place in large-scale venues. In 2025, YLA celebrates its fifth edition, continuing its mission to provide visibility and a professional springboard for young artists.

A key motivation behind YLA is to bring back Luxembourgish talents who study art abroad and often remain outside the country to pursue their careers. YLA reconnects these artists with their hometown and contributes to strengthening Luxembourg’s cultural landscape.

The platform introduces emerging artists to a diverse and engaged audience that includes collectors, gallerists, art institutions, and enthusiasts. Each edition is accompanied by a professionally produced catalogue presenting all participating artists and their work.

In addition to the main exhibition, YLA selects 1–3 artists each year for individual solo shows in pop-up locations, offering them further exposure and experience. YLA also cultivates a new generation of young collectors, many of whom purchase their first artwork through the platform at accessible price points.

YLA has launched a dedicated website featuring an a comprehensive artist archive. More than just an exhibition series, YLA fosters a vibrant network for young creatives — a space for dialogue, connection, and artistic growth. Several former YLA artists have since been picked up by galleries and continued to exhibit their work professionally.

Curated annually by Lou Philipps, YLA stands as a key initiative in championing young Luxembourgish art and artists.