UFDA’s Open Call Wraps Up with Overwhelming Success: 150+ Applications Received!
Anna Cherevko
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The Ukrainian Fund of Digitized Art (UFDA) has officially concluded its Open Call for museums, art institutions, galleries, and independent artists, and the results are nothing short of extraordinary! With over 150 applications received, this initiative underscores the crucial role of digital preservation in safeguarding and sharing art. UFDA extends heartfelt gratitude to all participants for their trust and enthusiasm in embarking on this transformative journey.
Open Call in Numbers: Let’s Dive in!
The response to the Open Call was staggering, reflecting the widespread desire to preserve and digitize Ukrainian art. Over the course of nearly a month, UFDA received:
- 85 applications from independent artists, spanning a range of ages and styles.
- 55 applications from Ukrainian museums and institutions.
- 9 applications from private collectors eager to share their treasures.
- 7 applications from galleries.
- 2 applications from art centers.
In the applications, participants were asked to specify the number of artworks they intended to digitize with UFDA’s support. After meticulous calculations, the final tally was astonishing: over 240,000 artworks! This includes a mix of contemporary pieces, museum collections, and other significant works, highlighting the richness of Ukraine’s artistic heritage.
Geographic Reach of the Open Call
The diversity of participants extended far beyond mere numbers, spanning a vast geographic range. Applications were poured in from cities across Ukraine and from international locations.
The majority of applications were submitted by artists and institutions from Kyiv and the Kyiv region (over 40), Zhytomyr and the Zhytomyr region (around 20), and Lviv and the Lviv region (around 20). Other contributors came from Zaporizhzhia, Chernivtsi, Kharkiv, Sumy, Kamianets-Podilskyi, Chornomorsk, Ivano-Frankivsk, Pereiaslav, Mykolaiv, Odesa, Dnipro, Petrykivka, Kassel, Vienna, Berlin, and numerous other cities.
This wide-ranging participation demonstrates the universal recognition of the importance of art digitization.
What’s next?
Now that the Open Call has concluded, UFDA’s dedicated team, comprising curators and project managers, will begin carefully reviewing all applications to ensure a fair and transparent selection process.
- Prioritization: Applications that demonstrate the most urgent need for digitization will be given priority. These participants will be among the first to preserve their collections digitally.
- Communication: Every applicant will receive a personalized response at the email address provided during the application process. UFDA is committed to ensuring that no application goes unanswered.
For participants or interested parties with questions, UFDA encourages reaching out via email at Info@u-f-d-a.org for assistance.