Kanal-Centre Pompidou, in collaboration with hub.brussels and MAD Brussels, is launching a call for applications open to designers and craftspeople based in Brussels. The objective is to select creators whose products will enrich the offering of the Kanal shop.
Designed as a dynamic extension of the centre, the Kanal shop fully reflects the identity of the venue. Located at the heart of the building, it caters to a diverse audience (visitors, local residents, and curious passersby) and offers a constantly evolving selection, much like a creative space that is open and deeply rooted in the city.
More than just a retail space, the shop is intended as a place for discovery and showcasing, highlighting craftsmanship and contemporary perspectives while fostering connections between the public and meaningful objects. In this context, Kanal is seeking design objects, as well as fashion pieces and accessories, that stand out through a distinctive and creative approach, a commitment to production methods, a thoughtful perspective on use and materials, and the ability to tell a story and create a connection with audiences.
WHAT DOES THIS CALL FOR APPLICATIONS OFFER?
Visibility in a major cultural venue in Brussels;
A professional platform to showcase and sell your creations on consignment;
Access to a diverse and international audience;
Inclusion in a curated selection that promotes craftsmanship and contemporary creation.
SELECTION CRITERIA
To be eligible, applicants must meet the following criteria:
Be a craftsperson or designer based in Brussels;
Prioritise the use of circular, locally sourced and/or non-toxic raw materials as part of a continuous improvement approach. Applicants are encouraged to move towards these practices, without requiring all materials to immediately meet all criteria;
Ensure that product pricing allows for economic viability for both the creator and the shop, taking into account production costs, the creator’s margin, and the commission applied by Kanal ;
Offer design products, fashion, or accessories (non-food items only).
COMMITMENTS
Selected creators commit to:
Providing high-quality products consistent with the visuals and descriptions submitted in the application;
Respecting agreed retail prices in coordination with the Kanal shop, ensuring consistency across other distribution channels (direct sales, e-shop, other retailers);
Ensuring regular supply, where possible, to maintain product availability;
Meeting delivery timelines agreed with the shop team;
Providing all necessary information for product presentation and sales (description, materials, origin, production process, etc.);
Accepting a 30% commission (excluding VAT) on sales made through the shop. This commission will be partly reinvested in workshops and training aimed at supporting the transition towards more circular production practices.
Kanal commits to:
Offering visibility within the Kanal shop for a period of 4 months, renewable;
Supporting the development of your products by encouraging practices aligned with a local and circular economy;
Providing a store manager to handle the sale of products by participating creators and craftspeople.
SELECTION PROCESS
Please submit your complete application by Sunday, 10 May 2026 (11:59 PM)via the online form.
The application must include:
A brand presentation / profile outlining the creator’s approach;
A lookbook, catalogue, or visual portfolio including a price list (wholesale and retail prices).
Results will be communicated no later than 29 May 2026, following deliberation. Selected applicants will then be invited to meet the Kanal shop team to present their work, jointly select the pieces, and plan their integration into the space starting from September 2026.
TIMELINE
Launch of the call: Thursday, 2 April 2026
Application deadline: Sunday, 10 May, 11:59 PM
Jury review (based on applications): Thursday, 21 May 2026
Announcement of selected candidates: no later than Friday, 29 May
Product presentation in September (date to be confirmed)
