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Is “Artfello” a reputable provider?
Some members have contacted us to ask whether the international provider “Artfello” can be trusted or whether this is (yet another) scam. They describe their business model as follows: “Artfello is a contemporary cultural platform connecting art, design, architecture, and business through exhibitions, collaborations, and cross-disciplinary exchange.” Please let us know by email (subject line: […]
Open product workshop
Wed, June 10, 2026, 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. Are you excited about your semester project and want to turn it into a real product? Have you had an idea in your drawer for a long time? Are you in the middle of developing a product but are currently stuck? Do you simply want to […]
KSK advice
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 do I really need? How will I be covered in […]
Workshop: You are the brand – personal branding for creative founders and freelancers
Mon, June 8, 2026, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. This workshop is all about the person behind your product – you. What defines you, what is important to you? What values and convictions are your identity as a designer based on? And how do you make them visible and credible? In this interactive workshop, you […]
Workshop: Tax issues for artists and designers
On June 10, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Mr. Ebersbach will be our guest with a workshop on the topic of taxes. We still have plenty of places available – we’ll be delighted if it’s full.
Workshop: Employment hybridity in the creative industries
Mon, July 1, 2026, 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. Many self-employed people in the creative industries not only work in a clearly defined professional field, but also move between different activities, projects and sources of income. This so-called employment hybridity can open up freedom – but also brings challenges. In this workshop, we will talk […]
“Kultur macht stark”: Secure the continuation of the funding program!
Together with the other 26 program partners of “Kultur macht stark. Bündnisse für Bildung”, the BBK Bundesverband has issued a joint statement calling for the program to be secured for the period 2028-2033 (link in bio). According to the coalition agreement between the CDU/CSU and SPD, the program is to be continued beyond the current […]
BBK signs statement “Culture needs diversity and home” with
Statement on culture in Saxony-Anhalt Home is where diversity is lived and others and strangers are treated with respect. Home is where cultures are recognized as equal and we meet as equals. Art and culture connect people. Whether theaters, museums, libraries, music or art venues, socio-cultural centers or independent initiatives, we create meeting spaces and […]
“Art needs freedom – democracy needs art”
In a joint statement entitled “Art needs freedom – democracy needs art”, we, the nationwide artists’ associations, clearly position ourselves against the cultural policy demands of the AfD Saxony-Anhalt for the upcoming state elections (subsumed under the term “new, patriotic cultural policy”) and reaffirm the importance of the fundamental principles of artistic freedom and cultural […]
13 new BBK members accepted in Halle (Saale)
At the end of April 2026, the BBK Saxony-Anhalt welcomed 13 new members. Artists from different generations, genres and regions presented themselves in the improvised exhibition space next to the BBK office. Artists from the Harz region (Wernigerode), the district of Stendal (Bismark, Werben), Magdeburg, Dessau-Roßlau, Halle (Saale) and Zeitz came to Halle’s old town […]
Deceased BBK members 2025
Last year, we received several sad messages from bereaved families. In addition to older artists, those who were still in the middle of their lives also passed away. We mourn the loss of our four members who passed away in 2025: We will keep these colleagues in good memory in the artist database on the […]
North Rhine-Westphalia: Ministry supports artists’ fees with three million euros
In order to support the lower fee limits for artists in publicly funded projects, the Ministry of Culture and Science in North Rhine-Westphalia is now compensating organizers for additional costs. The state is providing a further three million euros for this purpose this year. The ministry announced that this measure makes North Rhine-Westphalia the first […]
“MachMaTips” series: responsible and inclusive communication in cultural education
The new video series “MachMaTipps” bundles key findings from the training series as part of “Machmamit! – Find what’s yours” series on public relations work in cultural education. Over several dates in the fall of 2025, professionals were supported in workshops and impulse formats to address children and young people in a target group-oriented, effective […]
Herrenberg ruling: planned extension of the transitional arrangements
Since the Herrenberg ruling in 2022, freelance artistic teaching activities are often classified as bogus self-employment. The unclear situation has led to a great deal of uncertainty among artists working in this field. The federal government is now planning to extend the transitional regulation until the end of 2027 (previously it expired on December 31, […]
Reading tip: Solo self-employed in unpaid terrain
A transversal perspective on solo self-employment in the light of domestic and care work The publication analyzes gender-specific income differences, legal compatibility regulations for solo self-employed persons as well as unpaid care work and household-related solo self-employment. The publication is available on the Haus der Selbständigen website for download available.
Petition: Active pension for the self-employed
Since January 1, 2026, employees who voluntarily continue to work after reaching retirement age have received a high tax incentive: employees can earn up to €2,000 per month in addition to their pension tax-free – a tax advantage of €500 to €920 per month. Almost four million self-employed people are excluded from this active pension. […]
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. […]
BBK format “Region in Focus” suspended in 2026
The BBK Saxony-Anhalt has had the “Region in Focus” format since 2022. The Executive Board launched the format with the aim of enabling equal participation for all members throughout Saxony-Anhalt. The city of Dessau-Roßlau kicked things off in 2022, followed by the state capital Magdeburg (2023), the Harz region (2024) and the Altmark (2025). It […]
Save the Date: BBK General Assembly 2026
This year’s general meeting of the Berufsverband Bildender Künstler Sachsen-Anhalt e.V. will take place on Sunday, May 31, 2026, at the Stadtmuseum Halle. We look forward to the exchange and joint discussions! The formal invitation will follow after Easter – but please make a note of the date!
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 […]