open call

American  

noun

1. an audition, especially for actors or dancers, open to anyone wishing to try out.

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Example Sentences

In 1962 Kertész headed to the Museum of Modern Art with 500 prints, answering an open call from John Szarkowski, the museum’s new director of photography, for portfolios by hopefuls seeking their big break.

From The Wall Street Journal

Casting director Jennifer Venditti put out an open call, which April Smallwood of Spotlight Development saw and sent to Delbis’ mother, Katy.

From Los Angeles Times

I do an open call where people can send me bags of jewelry, discarded jewelry, jewelry that doesn’t work for them anymore, or it’s broken or they hate it because it’s vintage.

From Los Angeles Times

They have been assembled for your fist-pumping adulation from a reported 5,000-plus hopefuls responding to an open call for musicians and dropped into the center of a teenage musical soap opera, also called “The Runarounds,” premiering Monday on Prime Video.

From Los Angeles Times

Envisaged as a citywide celebration, plans for the biennial include open studios, jewellery fairs, heritage tours, a trade conference and a flagship exhibition - shining a spotlight on internationally acclaimed artists and emerging talent, selected through a UK-wide open call.

From BBC