OPEN CALL
Gender Bender is a space for creative conversations that aim to contribute to our constantly evolving understanding of gender and its implications, including the need for intersectionality, with artists and audiences alike.
This year, Sandbox Collective will host Gender Bender at Studio 345, Bangalore, bringing together a selection of existing works centered around the theme of gender, designed for an intimate space and an immersive experience.
Who can apply:
Anyone with an existing work exploring the intersection of art and gender in visual, mixed media, photography, film, performance and any other formats.
How to apply:
Application Form Gender Bender 2026
Details :
Deadline: October 22, 2026
Selection announcement: November 2, 2026
Festival Dates: 19-22 November, 2026
Location: Bangalore
For any queries please email sandboxcollective.projects@gmail.com
Sandbox Collective is a women-led, feminist arts organisation comprising women from very diverse backgrounds working at the intersection of art and gender.
We started in 2013 with the motive of creating better access to the arts. Our journey thus far has seen us take on multiple roles, including that of creative producers, curators and presenters of performances and arts festivals across India and Internationally.
Over the years our ideas on what art means to us, its place in our world, our responsibilities to it and to society have constantly evolved; evolved with the paths we're walking with a multitude of incredible artists and fellow humans. Our hope and dream is for a compassionate feminist world with more community-led arts spaces where artists work for, and with each other.
Studio 345
Our most recent endeavour has been the creation of Studio 345 in January' 2024. This is an intimate, creative, gathering space in the heart of Cooke Town, Bangalore. The studio hosts a permanent feminist library with a growing collection of books, zines and periodicals.
It also hosts an artists' showcase every month featuring the works of an individual artist or collective. Other events include workshops, classes and events centred around language, books, literature and publishing.
Studio 345 is set up with the aim of creating neighbourhood hubs with easier access to and for art and artists and to integrate arts into our communities.
All events and activities are free, unticketed and open to the public.
The Feminist Library by Sandbox Collective is now open to members who can subscribe to borrow books. Limited numbers - please apply.
Rs. 4,000 (non-refundable) for registration and includes one year's subscription.
Annual renewal at Rs. 1,000
Our library doors are open Monday to Saturday, from 11 AM to 4 PM. Drop by to read, explore, and immerse yourself in our collection.