FIRST - for those who come next-

THE FIRST ROOM is the inaugural exhibition by FIRST, presenting 12 artists selected through our Open Call.

MAD Art Gallery, Poznań, Poland
Opening: 22 October 2026
On view until: 28 February 2027

Fresh voices, bold perspectives and diverse artistic practices come together in one space. Join us for the very first encounter with the art and its creators.

Gallery website: https://www.madartgallery.pl/

MEET OUR SELECTED ARTISTS!
First and foremost, a heartfelt THANK YOU to every single artist who responded to our OPEN CALL and trusted us with their work. The number of applications, the diversity of artistic voices, the creativity and the passion behind them exceeded our expectations! We believe that art needs new voices, fresh perspectives and opportunities to be seen. That is exactly why we created FIRST. Choosing was anything but easy. Every application mattered. But for our very first exhibition, THE FIRST ROOM, we have selected 12 artists:

CONGRATULATIONS! To our selected artists — we can’t wait to share your work with the world. And to everyone who participated: congratulations to you too. Your creativity, courage and commitment are what make FIRST meaningful. This is not the end of a selection process. It is the beginning of something bigger.