The FEM*FESTIVAL is a cooperation project of the Cultural Office and the Equal Opportunities Office of the City of Ingolstadt.
The festival focuses on providing spaces for artists and exposing structural discrimination and inequalities. It critically questions power structures and discusses current topics on feminism, gender, diversity and the social and societal consequences of different categories of discrimination.
Around International Women’s Day and Equal Pay Day, the festival presents outstanding protagonists from the arts and culture scene in theater, visual arts, performance, music, literature and dance. Within the framework of discursive offerings, actors negotiate their perspectives and share experiences and methods. Last but not least, lectures and interactive workshops invite you to broaden your perspective and uncover and question patriarchal structures.
Since its inception, an exhibition has been an integral part of the program and its vernissage the opening event of the festival.
The artistic works submitted should deal with current themes and trends in feminism. The techniques are not limited: in addition to traditional media (painting, sculpture, photography, etc.), text, audio, video, objects, digital presentations, performances, etc. can also be submitted.
Exhibition fee
The submitted works will be reviewed by a jury of experts. The winner will receive a fee of €4,000.00 net. In addition, material costs of up to €1,000.00 will be covered for the implementation of the winning work on presentation of receipts. The material costs must already be listed in a cost plan when the concept is submitted. In addition, the City of Ingolstadt will cover the printing costs for an exhibition brochure, public relations work, the costs and organization of the vernissage and the costs of exhibition supervision. Travel and hotel costs will also be covered by the Cultural Office by arrangement. The transportation costs of the works will not be reimbursed.
Schedule
Closing date: September 07, 2025; later submissions will not be considered.
Exhibition period: 26.02.2026 to 15.03.2026
Location: Galerie im Theater, Schloßlände 1, 85049 Ingolstadt
Information on the location can be requested at .
Application deadline: September 7, 2025