Current Open Calls
Workshop: From the idea to the business model
Do you already have a business idea? In this workshop, it will become a structured business model and thus the starting point for your company.The Business Model Canvas will help you with this. Using a fixed framework and clear guiding questions, you will structure and visualize the idea and analyze the various aspects of a […]
Appeal: AKTION Cohesion in Diversity
On May 21, 2026, the broad-based Cultural Integration Initiative is calling for a day of action for Cohesion in Diversity. The German Cultural Council is a co-initiator of the day of action. For “Cohesion in Diversity”, organizations, alliances and individuals (including artists and BBK associations, of course) are invited to organize as many activities as […]
Art and design but safe! Artists’ Social Security Fund and Co.
Date: Thu, May 21, 2026, 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. The topic of “insurance and protection” for artists and designers is becoming increasingly complex. Hardly anyone can still see through the web of KSK and pension funds. When and how do I join the KSK and what does it do for me? What insurance cover […]
Call for proposals Exhibition Basic Rights BBK Frankfurt
“THE BASIC RIGHTS – 19 POSITIONS ON ARTICLES 1-19 OF THE BASIC LAW” Exhibition invitation for members of the BBK of all regional associations Format: 80 × 80 cm, canvas (stretcher frame thickness 20mm)Closing date for entries: 22 May 2026Submission of finished works: by 14 August 2026Start of exhibition: 18 September 2026Venue: BBK Frankfurt Gallery, […]
OPEN CALL: Exhibition at CUBIC in 2026
We are looking for: Artists for an exhibition at CUBIC in the period from September to October 2026. The CUBIC art cube is a sculpture in the public space of the Hanseatic city of Greifswald and at the same time an exhibition space for contemporary art. It is located in Greifswald’s city center on Karl-Marx-Platz […]
Open Call “Women.Life.Climate”
Exhibition in Berlin 7.8. – 18.9.2026, Tue. and Fri., 5-8 p.m. In a public call for entries, we invite international artists to submit contributions for the theme described below for a juried group exhibition in our exhibition spaces. Women all over the world are fighting against the climate crisis. Both visibly, such as Luisa Neubauer, […]
Call for proposals KUNSTFONDS_Werkverzeichnung
Visual artists, artist duos and their legal successors can apply for funding to create a digital catalog raisonné until the end of May 2026. 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 […]
Course “Dialogs in photography and text” for women and FLINT*A
“If you could ask me anything” | Under this motto, women and FLINTA* of different generations are invited to engage in dialogues in photography and text
OSTEN BIENNIAL of CONTEMPORARY VISUAL ARTS Skopje 2026
OSTEN BIENNIAL (organized by OSTEN Skopje, North Macedonia) is an event open to everything that is new and is much more comprehensive than the traditional one, giving priority to works that break the old and worn-out art matrices, works that have a specific artist’s mark or hint at an attempt for stepping outside the established […]
ART/MID 2026
Application phase for KUNST/MITTE has begun Professional artists and galleries can present themselves and their works at KUNST/MITTE 2026.KUNST/MITTE has created the YAS – Young Artist Space – for up-and-coming artists, an area financed by the fair with the help of sponsors.Conditions of participation and terms and conditions on our home page. The official application […]
Be part of the art exhibition – Contrasts in Symbiosis – at the CoSy Festival 2026!
From August 7 to 10, 2026, Dornburg Castle (near Magdeburg) will open its doors as part of the CoSy Festival for a unique experience of music, workshops, art and creativity – and your works could be part of it! CoSy is an acronym for “Contrasts in Symbiosis” and aims to merge contemporary music with modern […]
Open Call of the Fläming Nature Park for the Day of Biodiversity on June 13 & 14, 2026 Art Hike – LandArt
“In the context of time-based and dematerialized art movements such as process art andconceptual art, Land Art developed in the late 1960s outside the studioand gallery space. It emerged not least as a reaction to the commodity value of art increasingly coming to the foreand in a critical examination of the fact that the aim […]
Call for “Open studios” 2026
Open studios in Saxony-Anhalt September 19/20, 2026, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day We cordially invite all artists and designers in Saxony-Anhalt to apply for the “Open Studios in Saxony-Anhalt” event. As always, on the third weekend in September, people interested in art will have the opportunity to look over your shoulder as you […]
Mini Montmartre” art market in Quedlinburg
Creative talents & retailers wanted! Mini Montmartre” art market at the Lyonel Feininger Museum, Quedlinburg On Open Monument Day, the inner courtyard of the museum will be transformed into a lively creative market. We are looking for exhibitors with unique handmade items, creative offers and artistic works in the following areas: 📅 When: Sunday, September […]
OPEN CALL – OSTRALE Biennale 2027
For the 16th time, the OSTRALE is organizing its international exhibition of contemporary art OSTRALE Biennale. The O27 will take place from June 4 to October 3, 2027 at various locations in Dresden and in public spaces. Artists regardless of age, nationality, origin or career status are cordially invited to apply for participation in the […]
OPEN CALL: CONNECTING 2026/27 – Exhibiting as a social process
With our curatorial program CONNECTING 2026/27, we are looking for artistic and curatorial projects that understand the exhibition space not only as a place of presentation, but also as a space for collaborative action and social processes. Against the backdrop of current social and cultural policy challenges, we want to strengthen the space as a […]
Museum makes you strong!
Staatliche Museen zu Berlin / Anika Büssemeier, 2022
Open Call: Fixed printing 2026
We will work hard – and print. And argue. We will argue and work together. Different as different. Equal as equal. SPEICHER_Leute e.V. invites you to travel to the countryside for the print festival from September 6-13.Schloss Bröllin in Fahrenwalde in the district of Vorpommern-Greifswald has plenty of space on its extensive grounds. It used […]
MARK ROTHKO 2026 INTERNATIONAL PAINTING SYMPOSIUM
18 September – 3 October 2026, Daugavpils, Latvia The Rothko Museum invites artists to apply to the “Mark Rothko 2026” International Painting Symposium – a vibrant creative forum organized in the museum’s residency framework. Held annually in Rothko’s birth month, the symposium honors the artist’s legacy in the city of his childhood. Now well into […]
Online workshop artist profiles BBK homepage
Online workshop on June 3, 2026 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. via Zoom To become visible on the homepage of BBK Sachsen-Anhalt e.V., we would like to encourage you to design your profile. For the first steps, we will be offering an introductory workshop from March 2026. In this workshop, we will show you […]
OPEN CALL – FILE NOT FOUND
FILE NOT FOUND – Protect archives. Defend democracy. is a collaborative project bringing together archivists, artists, and scholars to develop strategies for resilient, accessible, and diverse archival practices. At its core lies a central question: How can the archive itself become a site of resistance? Archives, as repositories of cultural memory and knowledge, are increasingly […]
Open Call for brau.ART Dessau
brau.ART is an annual curated exhibition of contemporary art in Dessau-Roßlau, which is organized by the brau.ART e. V. art association. From September 11 to 27, 2026, the show is already entering its 17th round and will once again take place within the walls of the Alte Schultheißbrauerei (subject to planning permission). Artists in the […]
Online information event for further training in the management of estates and collections
In the fields of: Visual arts, design, architecture, literature, music Online information event on further training: March 27, 2026, 5.00 – 6.00 p.m. Dates of the workshop: Thu to Sat, June 11 – 13, 2026, full day in Berlin, Fri, June 26, 2026, online panel 3 p.m. – 6 p.m. (Registration at: ) Registration deadline: […]
Artificial Imagination
A growing archive of video works about creativity and artificial intelligence. An open call dedicated to video works exploring the relationship between human creativity and artificial intelligence. Artists, filmmakers and digital creators are invited to submit moving image works reflecting on how AI is transforming the production of images, ideas and narratives.Selected works will be […]
OPEN CALL 800 m2 – OPEN SPACE
Organizer: Kunstverein ReutlingenExhibition venue: Kunstverein Reutlingen, Wandel-Hallen (1st floor), Eberhardstraße 14, 72764 ReutlingenExhibition period: 14 March – 18 July 2027Vernissage 14 March / 5 pm This open call is aimed at artists or groups of artists who meet three conditions:1. You currently use a residence and/or studio within Germany (this must apply to all participants […]
Light art festival “Fürther Glanzlichter”
Since 2018, the Fürth Highlights in late autumn have conjured up a very special glow in the cloverleaf city and have long since become a shining highlight in the calendar of events. November has a very special significance for Fürth: this is the month in which the city was first mentioned in a document over […]
Open Call: timeship.earth
time ship earth – art prize 2026 : FREEFLOW _ LIQUIDATION Addition to the “Manual for Spaceship Earth” Category: Maintenance and servicing Keyword: Lubricant replacement Tool: Art The world machine is running hot. The system is visibly losing the necessary rhythm. A terrible screeching fills the orbit. The roar of bombs, the wailing of the […]
Wells Art Contemporary 2026 (UK)
Wells Art Contemporary is an international competition showcasing innovative visual art across all genres. Established in 2012 and open to artists worldwide, WAC offers a unique opportunity to exhibit in the magnificent setting of Wells Cathedral – often described as “the most poetic of the English cathedrals” and the first Gothic cathedral in England. This […]
Open Call: Goldstücke 2025 – Light art festival in Gelsenkirchen
The Open Call for the Goldstücke 2025 light art festival is open! The motto of this year’s edition is “Active Positive”, inspired by the concept of “Open Form” by architect Oskar Hansen. We want to promote a shared, optimistic commitment to our built environment and encourage participation and dialog through light art. Whether individual light […]
Project funding from the Ostdeutsche Sparkassenstiftung
The Ostdeutsche Sparkassenstiftung supports committed people as well as art and cultural institutions in order to sustainably strengthen cultural life in Brandenburg, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Saxony and Saxony-Anhalt. We support projects in the fields of visual arts, music, literature, performing arts, cultural education, museums and monument preservation. Interested parties can submit an application for funding until July […]
THE FEMALE GAZE 2/026
Dear artists, We would like to take this opportunity to wish you a healthy, creative and powerful 2026. After the successful exhibition project “THE FEMALE VIEW” in 2013 at the Isernhagenhof, the kunstverein burgwedel-isernhagen is starting a new exhibition project and would like to introduce you to our project “THE FEMALE VIEW 2/026” and invite […]
Superbrick Factory of the Bauhaus Dessau Foundation
We need your help! Fancy an art project where you can not only watch, but also lend a hand? For the Bauhaus anniversary “An die Substanz. Bauhaus Dessau 100”, we are bringing the Danish artist group @superflexstudio to Dessau – and we need YOU! What we do:Together, we produce so-called “superbricks” – pink clay bricks […]
Open Call – Invitation to the exhibition “Das Original einzigARTig” as part of the “Festival der Moderne” in Magdeburg
We hereby invite you to participate in two thematic exhibitions (“Antlitz – Kunst oder künstlich?” and “Quo vadis?”), which will take place as part of the “Festival of Modernism” from May – October 2027 in the Himmelreich Gallery in Magdeburg.Further information on the content and its artistic challenge will be explained below. Conditions of participation […]
Funding opportunities from the NORD/LB Cultural Foundation
The NORD/LB Kulturstiftung sees the importance of art and culture in topics that may not be the focus of conventional cultural activities. For us, innovation and change to cope with social adaptation processes are the topics of tomorrow’s cultural work. The NORD/LB Cultural Foundation, founded on November 29, 2012, was established by Norddeutsche Landesbank. The […]
CALL FOR ARTIST – ARTdeSUISSE Lucerne Fall Edition 2026
WARTdeSUISSE once again invites you to the beautiful Kornschütte in Lucerne’s Old Town!The sixth edition of the exhibition will take place from November 26 – 29, 2026. If you are interested in taking part in the exhibition, please download the registration form with all the conditions of participation from the attachment and complete it and […]
Mobile dome for loan in Halle (Saale)
This year, the cultural theme years of the city of Halle Saale are dedicated to the topic “stadt licht leben energie”. EVH and the Halle Planetarium are in charge of the event. This year, the organizers are offering a mobile dome for rent free of charge, and the projection technology will also be rented out. […]
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 Call for Solo Exhibitions 2026
We’re looking for artists to present their work in solo shows next year. Hard Facts: – Running time of the exhibition ~ 1 week– There are no rental costs– Solo Exhibitions only– Application via E-Mail (Slide 2 + 3) Apply now & be part of our 2026 program! (Photos of the room + floor plan […]
Accessible Lines invites artists to participate
Accessible Lines is a project that makes illustrations and comics accessible for blind and visually impaired people through audio descriptions. Artists are invited to take part and make their work accessible. The aim of the project is to promote inclusion in art and create new access for a broad audience. Application deadline: not specified
Rural regions committed to combating racism – join in now
The Foundation against Racism invites committed people from rural regions to implement projects, events and educational programs that are critical of racism locally. Initiatives are supported with advice, training courses, materials and networking opportunities. The aim is to strengthen democratic commitment and build sustainable structures against racism. Interested parties can participate on an ongoing basis. […]
Kompass funding for solo self-employed persons
As a solo self-employed person, you can get up to 90% of your training costs reimbursed with the COMPASS grant, for example for qualifications in digital marketing, social media or artificial intelligence. KOMPASS (Kompakte Hilfe für Solo-Selbstständige) is a funding program of the Federal Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs (BMAS), which is co-financed by […]
Open Call of the art market Leipzig Art Days
The annual art market is the final highlight of the Leipzig Art Days. Artists from Leipzig and beyond have been presenting their works here since 2020. In addition to classic painting, you will find illustrations, graphics, photography, jewelry, textile prints, comics and much more… there are no limits to art here! In 2026, the Leipzig […]
Artists wanted for exhibitions at the Paula women’s store
We are looking for artists who would like to exhibit their work in our women’s store. Thematic framework:We are interested in artistic positions that deal – in very different ways – with social issues, gender roles, diversity, solidarity or forms of resistance and empowerment. Who we are looking for: We offer: Interested?We look forward to […]