Fire Horse
Riso Open Call 2026

 
 
 

We’re welcoming 2026 with one of our much-loved Open Calls!


Inspired by the Chinese horoscope, this edition invites you to explore the theme Fire Horse through illustration or design. We’re inviting artists, illustrators, designers and print lovers of all levels to create a (fire) horse artwork that will become part of a collaborative Riso-printed zine. From all submissions, 20 artworks will be selected for the final publication and exhibition at our Amsterdam studio.hours.

 

What to do

Create an illustration or design featuring a (fire) horse.
Your interpretation is completely open, as long as it follows the guidelines:

  • A5 format, landscape

  • Horse facing to the right

  • Limited colour palette: Yellow, Fluo Pink, Burgundy & Medium Blue

  • Artwork prepared for Riso printing

  • A full colour reference of your image (for us to also check your files!)

The full technical guidelines, including tips for analogue and digital workflows, are available in our downloadable handout below.

 
Download our pdf handout

Deadline: 31st of January 2026

 

What to expect

  • 20 artworks will be selected for a collaborative Riso zine

  • The zine will be printed and produced at our studio

  • Selected works will be exhibited during our Open Studio Weekend
    February 20–22, 2026

  • Selected artists receive a special discount on the printed zine

  • All valid submissions will be included in a special Open Call poster, celebrating everyone who took part.


Funding & Sales:
This project is entirely self-funded. We cover materials and printing costs through the sale of prints and zines, and hope the event brings new audiences to Riso Pop.

 

Deadline reached
thank you for participating!

Deadline: January 31, 2026

Once submissions close, we’ll review all entries and notify selected artists by email. Selected participants will also receive a personal invitation to the exhibition and zine launch.