Current Open Calls
Creative Europe CULTURE: European cooperation projects
2025 Open Call for Applications With the funding area “European Cooperation Projects”, the EU supports cultural projects in which organizations from at least three different eligible countries work together and find European solutions to current challenges. The partner consortium consists of an applicant organization (coordinator) and at least two other cultural institutions (partners). Application deadline: […]
Get started! Orientation in taxes and invoicing on May 15, 2025
From income tax to VAT: this online seminar provides orientation on navigating taxes and invoicing as well as the “small business” rules (Kleinunternehmerregelung) in Germany. The event is held in English. Online seminar Thursday, 15th May 2025 | 10:00 – 13:00 h Where? https://tinyurl.com/3yec9p8t Language English Topic Invoicing taxes What? Manage your finances with confidence! […]
Defending art and culture, fending off right-wing attacks
Analysis, exchange, networking ***DIGITAL DISCUSSION ROUND*** Defending art and culture, fending off right-wing attacksAnalysis, exchange, networks Art and cultural institutions are increasingly exposed to attacks from right-wing extremists. Attempts at intimidation, vilification and threats – the forms are manifold and fuel uncertainty and fear among cultural workers, especially in Saxony. The open society is also […]
Symposium ‘Defending art and culture, fending off right-wing attacks – smaller lighter slower’
***DIGITAL DISCUSSION ROUND*** May 15, 2025, 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Defending art and culture, fending off right-wing attacksAnalysis, exchange, networks Art and cultural institutions are increasingly exposed to attacks from right-wing extremists. Attempts at intimidation, vilification and threats – the forms are manifold and fuel uncertainty and fear among cultural workers, especially in Saxony. […]
Open Call: Shrewdness. Climate protection instead of fake news
Newspapers in the Springer press headline: “Germany facing the solar debacle”. This is fake news. They are being spread worldwide by politicians, the press and on social media.the energy transition is going much better than the right-wing scaremongers from BILD, WELT and others would have us believe. Wind turbines and solar power complement each other […]
Course plant database spring 2025
In spring 2025, the BBK Saxony-Anhalt is offering a new fee-based course for artists, heirs and estate administrators under the direction of art historian Katharina Lorenz M.A., which consists of three dates. The following documents must be submitted for the application: Letter of motivation, short biography, list of exhibitions, list of publications, digital image of […]
A summer academy in cooperation with the Alfred Toepfer Foundation
Marketing strategies for visual artists The Summer Academy provides artists with basic knowledge about the art market and the profession of artist. The central theme of the academy is the development of a personal strategy for marketing one’s own work. The summer academy takes place at the Gut Siggen seminar center of the Alfred Toepfer […]
OPEN CALL – FLINTA* only on the topic: SOLIDARITY & RESISTANCE
Whether loud or quiet, collective or personal, visible or under the surface – we want to hear voices that strengthen each other, rebel, connect. We are a group of young people from Bielefeld who want to create a place where art doesn’t have to be conformist – but loud, uncomfortable, unifying, resistant. Because FLINTA* voices […]
Information event “Culture makes you strong”
The Federal Ministry of Education and Research BMBF is offering a digital information event on May 22, 2025 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. on the implementation of “Kultur macht stark” projects in rural areas. Ladies and Gentlemen, The federal program “Kultur macht stark. Bündnisse für Bildung” brings together local stakeholders in all regions of […]
Workshop “Tax issues of artists and designers” on May 26, 2025
Which income and expenses belong in the surplus income statement? How can freelance and commercial activities be distinguished from each other? Is the small business regulation suitable for me? These and other questions are the focus of a workshop with tax consultant Ronald Ebersbach on May 26 from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Designhaus […]
Joint exhibition for BBK members at Kunstraum Halle e.V.
The Kunstraum Halle e.V. cordially invites all BBK members outside of Halle (Saale) to become part of a joint exhibition. This exhibition is intended to make the potential of our region visible and offer a space for exchange and networking among artists. What can be submitted?Anything can be submitted, from painting, sculpture and photography to […]
Funding program “EUJA! Initiative projects for the Capital of Culture year”
Under the title “EUJA! Initiative projects for the European Capital of Culture year”, the funding program supports projects in the 30 intervention areas, the urban development project of the European Capital of Culture, as well as initiatives throughout the city and in the digital space. The program is based on three pillars. The special fund […]
Call for proposals KUNSTFONDS_Werkverzeichnung
Visual artists, artist duos and their legal successors can apply for funding to create a digital catalog raisonné until May 31, 2025. The KUNSTFONDS_Werkverzeichnung funding program promotes the digital documentation of artistic life’s work that is of supra-regional importance and high artistic relevance. All measures that are necessary to implement the catalog raisonné are eligible […]
animation-installation 2025
Works are accepted that in one way or another place animated images (such as computer animation (CGI, VR, AR, AI), stop motion or images animated by other means) in the context of a site-specific installation. Works that seek to address issues relevant to today’s society are favored.We can provide some equipment (projectors, screens, sound), but […]
PARKOMANIE 2025 transformare*
The exhibition theme is based on the social and economic transformation that is necessary for everyone.With the “transfomare” theme, we want to emphasize the important role of art as a space for discourse. This is where attitudes can be discussed and new perspectives developed. These are processes that can be promoted by change and transformation […]
FLUTES
Project overview FLUTEN links the historical perception of flooding as a punishment with the modern responsibility of humankind in the climate crisis. It raises questions about guilt, consequences, and the potential for building a more resilient society through urban and artistic measures. The project is understood as an interdisciplinary platform that brings together art, science, […]
Funding: RWE Foundation
The foundation provides funding for projects with a volume of 20,000 euros or more. For funding of 50,000 euros or more, public stakeholders must be involved. The focus is on children and young people. The topics are the promotion of equal opportunities and the strengthening of international and intercultural understanding as well as the improvement […]
Call for entries for the marehalm ART award
The marehalm ART award was launched in 2023 to counteract the increasing marginalization of art and culture. At present, art awards are increasingly being discontinued and the associated recognition and appreciation denied to artists. – Cultural diversity is under threat. The marehalm ART award takes a stand against this with the annual presentation of the […]
Course plant database spring 2025
In spring 2025, the BBK Saxony-Anhalt is offering a new fee-based course for artists, heirs and estate administrators under the direction of art historian Katharina Lorenz M.A., which consists of three dates. The following documents must be submitted for the application: Letter of motivation, short biography, list of exhibitions, list of publications, digital image of […]
BrauArt Dessau 2025
Artists from the fields of fine arts and design can apply for the 16th brau.ART on the theme of “KunstStoff” until June 15, 2025. Application deadline: June 15, 2025
Court Art Night 2025
This year, the 4th HofKunstNacht of the Lions Club Halle an der Saale will take place in September 2025 in the moat of Moritzburg Castle. It is a charity eventduring which an auction will be held for the purposes of the Lions organization in the city of Halle. By sharing the proceeds, we also want […]
Curating certificate course
Course from May 16 – July 19, 2025 Exhibitions on art, culture or socially and scientifically relevant topics inspire a large audience and provide impetus for current discourse. The venues, formats and professional fields of curating have expanded considerably in recent years. The Curating course picks up on this development and offers a comprehensive introduction […]
Early Bird registration for KUNST/MITTE 2025
An Early Bird application is possible until March 31, 2025; the regular application phase for KUNSTMITTE 2025 will start on April 1. Dear gallery owners and artists, some of you have been with us for quite some time, some of you have been with us from the very beginning. For us as the organization team […]
International Ceramics Symposium Römhild
From October 5 to October 31, 2026, the XIII International Ceramics Symposium “Metamorphosis – Ceramics through the ages” will be held in the town of Römhild in 2026. Conditions of participation: The number of participants is limited to a maximum of 8 artists. These will be selected from the applicants by an expert jury. For […]
Fresh Air Sculpture 2026
Sunday June 14 – Sunday July 5, 2026 We are inviting applications from artists for our 2026 sculpture exhibition. Click the links in our bio for full details. Fresh Air Sculpture is an outdoor selling exhibition that has been operating for the last 30 years showing renowned national and international artists alongside emerging new talent. […]
Exhibition opportunity in Wernigerode (without appointment)
Our member Frank Täubner gives the following information: “I would like to inform you about an exhibition opportunity in the Bürgerpark Wernigerode, where there is an exhibition space and many tourists visit the park every day. This is a good and easy opportunity for artists who are looking for exhibition opportunities. There are four to […]
Global Forest Residence (ongoing possible)
The premises of Martin Kippenberger’s former studio are used by Global Forest as the artists’ residence at Friedrichstrasse 5a. Since May 2019, national and international artists have been given the opportunity to deepen their artistic practice, explore new themes, develop new works on site and exhibit or present them as part of a funded residency. […]
Promotion of aktion mensch (possible on an ongoing basis)
Until 2026, small local projects in areas such as art and culture that make a concrete contribution to the funding priority of inclusion are to be supported with up to 5,000 euros. The funding period is between one day and twelve months. In particular, Aktion Mensch e.V. invites initiatives and associations that have not yet […]
Frau*Now – Women start up now!
We want to strengthen female entrepreneurship in Halle (Saale) and the surrounding area. Let’s make room for creative women and turn dreams into reality together. Frau*Now is aimed at women of all ages, backgrounds and educational levels. We accompany you from brainstorming to the growth phase. In this project, we are focusing primarily on networking […]
Micro-grant program of the German Foundation for Commitment and Volunteering
DSEE funding program for structurally weak and rural areas Do your volunteers need an extra dose of recognition? Do you have a good idea for recruiting more volunteers for your initiative? You finally want to do this training and put your club work on a secure footing? You don’t need much, but you can’t do […]
Open Call: Urban Dance Festival Magdeburg
The state capital of Magdeburg is still looking for creative ideas from the city’s artists and cultural workers for the supporting program of the Urban Dance World Championships! A total of around €30,000 is available for this purpose, which has been taken or reserved from the municipal funding pot for the independent cultural scene and […]
Community Fund Future Paths East (without deadline)
Fast, uncomplicated and without own funds: The micro-project funding of the Zukunftswege Ost joint fund starts on July 1, 2024. At least 100 projects are to be supported with up to 5,000 euros. Applications are possible on an ongoing basis. The first payments are planned for September. In the long term, the fund is to […]
Open pop-up store at Halle (Saale) main station
A store in Halle (Saale) main station will be vacant from 2025. As the owner, Deutsche Bahn would like to establish this store as a pop-up store with changing tenants from the creative industries. The store’s opening hours are not tied to the station’s core opening hours (Mon – Sun from 9:00 to 20:00) and […]