A call for proposals is being issued for an artistic intervention at the Waidmarkt in Cologne for the year 2027, to run for a period of approximately six months. We are seeking visual artists or interdisciplinary artist teams who will temporarily transform a location in public space with an independent artistic work and open up new perspectives on the urban landscape. The two-stage competition is open to professional artists interested in site-specific, experimental, and dialogic formats.
The detailed proposal document, containing all information regarding the project brief, eligibility requirements, procedures, and general conditions, can be requested by email by July 24, 2026, at: kunst.waidmarkt(at)stadt-koeln.de
The deadline for submitting applications for the first stage of the application process is September 4, 2026. This open call for applications offers the opportunity to participate in a quality-oriented process and to contribute to an ambitious artistic project.
Application deadline: September 4, 2026