ZomerSalon Royaal: Utopia

Wanneer: 4 july 2026 - 15 august 2026

On July 4, the new ZomerSalon Royaal opened, this time with the theme Utopia. What does Utopia mean to you? And how can you visualize that dream world? That is the challenge for all artists, professional or otherwise, who wish to participate in the ZomerSalon this year. Anyone can submit a work for this exhibition, which runs this year from July 4 to August 15.

Download the ZomerSalon 2026 handout here and view the works online.
Most works are for sale and can be reserved at the CBK Zuidoost desk.

Peace

We all have dreams for a better world. Some seem like a total utopia, such as the dream of peace. Other dreams, such as those for democratic rights for everyone, can only be realized through political and social upheaval and remain a utopia until that time.

Nature

Some people dream of equal access to medicine, a less polluting fashion industry, or lower income tax. Still others dream of things we thought had already been fought for: education for girls, equal rights for the LGBTQ+ community. Perhaps you dream of more nature, more art, or more solidarity.

Dreaming is allowed and even necessary, because every change begins with a dream! A Utopia may perhaps never become reality, but the world can certainly become a better place because of it.
So start dreaming and then get to work!

Vote for your favorite work

As in previous years, visitors can vote for their favorite artwork. In addition to the public jury, the works will also be judged by a professional jury, and the CBK Zuidoost team will also choose a favorite work. During the finissage, it will be announced which artworks received the most votes.

Important dates:

Opening:
Saturday, July 4, 2026, at 1:00 PM

Finissage:
Saturday, August 15 2026, at 1:00 PM

View the photos of the opening below, taken by Les Adu — the images may not be used for commercial purposes without permission.

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