Museum of Walking: 2024 Sound Walk and Marŝarto Competitions

walk · listen · create are thrilled to announce our 2024 Sound Walk September (SWS) and Marŝarto Competitions.

We're inviting organizations to get involved, partner with us, or submit work celebrating the power of sound and walking to reimagine the way we experience the world.

Best foot forward

• SWS provides a global stage for walking arts.
• Showcase Your Artists' Work: Encourage your artists to submit innovative sound walks or walking art pieces for a chance to reach a global audience.
• Engage New Audiences: SWS and Marŝarto Awards stimulate artists to think about the possibilities of sound and walking in their art and to foster deeper connections with new audiences outside traditional arts venues.
• Be a Leader in Creative Exploration: Become a partner in a movement that takes art beyond the gallery into the streets, the natural environment and online.

Open to All Disciplines

Whether you specialize in sound art, performance, storytelling, or visual arts, we have a place for you:

Sound Walk September

Craft immersive audio experiences, using the environment itself as a canvas for listeners to explore hidden stories. It’s a great opportunity to experiment with new sound technology, but can also employ listening without tech. Marŝarto Awards: These awards celebrate non-sonic walking art pieces that utilize performance, movement or visual art to engage participants.

Global Recognition and Community

Winning sound walks and walking art pieces will be presented on our walk · listen · create platform, shared with our EU Walking Arts and Local Communities partners, as well as members and organization in Australia, the US, South America and Asia. Visit the walk · listen · create website for more information, resources, and to explore our archive of walking art. We offer guidance and support throughout the submission process. Help us spread the word by sharing this announcement with your artists and network. https://walklistencreate.org/awards/sound-walk-september-awards/

Become a Partner in Creative Exploration

We're excited to collaborate with arts snd heritage organizations who share our passion for pushing boundaries and fostering creativity. Let's embark on an adventure together! We also run the Placecloud.io platform through which you can upload audio stories that are geo-located to a specific building or place and can be reached remotely via Google Streetview.