Open call for RUA 2026!

The Estonian nomadic street art festival Rural Urban Art (RUA) returns for its 9th edition in 2026. For this year's festival, taking place in the region of Pärnu from 25–30 May, we are looking for an artist to create a mural on a 6 m (height) × 12 m (width) wall.

If you wish to apply as an artist, please send us your application by the 20th of January by email to: ruralurbanart@gmail.com

Make sure to include the following information:

• Name and surname
• Country of residence
• Instagram or other social media link
• A selection of 5 of your recent artworks from 2024–2025
• A few words about why you would like to participate at the RUA festival

If you apply, please make sure to be available for travelling to Estonia for the festival week: 25–30 May 2026.
Deadline for applications: 20th of January

What's included if you are selected:

• Round-trip flight tickets to Estonia (within Europe)
• Accommodation for the duration of the festival
• Three meals per day
• Materials for the mural
• A symbolic remuneration