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In the Thicket – Open Call for Narrative Photography
The Thicket is not a subject. It is a stage. *In the Thicket* is an open call for conceptual and narrative photography that conceives of the impenetrable as a space for stories—as a backdrop, a setting, an inner landscape. We are seeking works that do not merely document, but rather uncover what can be found […]
OPEN CALL – Granite & Gravity
Granite & Gravity (working title) explores the connections between the deep rock beneath the Germany-Czech Republic-Poland border triangle and the universe—between below and above. In the future, gravitational waves—tiny distortions of spacetime that can be detected using highly sensitive detectors and provide insights into the most distant events in the cosmos—will be measured within the […]
Art in Architecture Competition for the New Building of the Bavarian Center for Family and Social Affairs in Nuremberg
The Nuremberg State Building Authority is announcing a restricted, single-phase art-in-architecture competition for a site in an outlying area, preceded by an open call for entries. Eligible to participate are professional artists and artist collectives who are citizens of the European Union (EU) at the time of application. The application deadline is September 9, 2026, […]
Art Contest: “100% Human Dignity: Shaping a Colorful Future”
For the International Weeks Against Racism in March 2027, we are looking for new designs for our materials. We are therefore announcing an art contest under the theme “100% Human Dignity: Shaping a Colorful Future,” with prize money totaling 2,150 euros. The theme of the 2027 UN Weeks Against Racism is “100% Human Dignity. Shaping […]
Artica Svalbard – Office for Contemporary Art Norway
Artica Svalbard is one of Norway’s leading nonprofit residency foundations, based in Longyearbyen, Svalbard. The residency offers a unique environment for artistic research and creative expression and encourages artists to challenge existing perceptions of the Arctic while engaging with new insights and ways of thinking. Visual and performing artists with an interest in the polar […]
Senefelder Award 2028
The Senefelder Prize has been awarded since 1975 in honor of Alois Senefelder, the inventor of lithography. It is one of the most coveted awards for artistic printmaking. For the year 2028, the International Senefelder Foundation (ISS), with the support of the Federal Association of Visual Artists (BBK), is once again announcing a competition to […]
Current Programs Offered by the Media Literacy Center in Halle (Saale)
“Phänomedial!” – Offenes Schulungsangebot für alle Bürgerinnen und Bürger One of the main tasks of the Saxony-Anhalt Media Authority is to teach media skills. Competent use of media and orientation in a dynamically developing media world are regarded as core skills and are among the key skills of everyday and working life, regardless of a […]
BBKarium Saxony-Anhalt. Starting in the summer of 2026 at 5 locations
We cordially invite you! On September 1, 2026, starting at 4:00 p.m., we will officially launch the “BBKarium Saxony-Anhalt” project—with a project presentation, an overview of all locations, and the people behind it. How can art from the region be brought into public spaces, and what opportunities does the BBKarium network offer artists, urban communities, […]
“Artists in Schools” Program to Launch in Saxony-Anhalt in 2026/27
Just under 50 school projects will get underway in Saxony-Anhalt during the coming school year. Students in the following locations can look forward to collaborating with external artists: For the first time, school administrations are benefiting from special support. The company Gerstaecker is providing all participating schools with a supply voucher. All BBK members also […]
July Newsletter from the BBK Federal Association
July Newsletter from the BBK Federal Association, featuring the following topics: BBK Symposium on October 9, 2026, in Hanover; “Culture Makes You Strong” Must Stay!; Call for Proposals: “Culture Makes You Strong. We Can Do Art”; New: FAQs on the Fee Guidelines; ProTalks: Parenting and Art, on September 24, 2026; IGBK Delegates’ Assembly; Active Pension […]
Election Benchmarks for the 2026 State Election in Saxony-Anhalt
We have joined forces with two other organizations—Kreativwirtschaft Sachsen-Anhalt e.V. and Landeszentrum Freies Theater Sachsen-Anhalt e.V.—to present our state policy issues in a unified manner. Together, we surveyed seven political parties about their positions regarding the state election on September 6, 2026, and the upcoming legislative term. We view these campaign platform points as an […]
Election Forum Hosted by BBK, KWSA, and LanZe on August 22
Together with Kreativwirtschaft Sachsen-Anhalt e.V. and the Landeszentrum Freies Theater Sachsen-Anhalt e.V., we are hosting an election forum featuring a panel discussion on the election benchmarks we sent to the political parties. We’ll engage in direct dialogue and ask questions in person. We invite you to join us: Come to Halle (Saale) on August 22, […]
Gerstaecker: Exclusively for BBK members – 10 % product range discount
In 2026, Gerstaecker will support the “Open Studios in Saxony-Anhalt” project, organized by the Cultural Department of the BBK Saxony-Anhalt. In addition, Gerstaecker offers all BBK members a 10% discount on its product range. Upon presentation of their membership card, BBK members receive a 10% discount on their purchases at GERSTAECKER art supply stores and […]
Photography Scholarships from the Krupp Foundation
In collaboration with the Museum Folkwang’s Photography Collection, the Alfried Krupp von Bohlen und Halbach Foundation is awarding two fellowships for the Contemporary German Photography program, each worth 3,000 euros. The application deadline is August 31, 2026.
Open Letter Regarding COVID-19 Reimbursement Claims in Saxony
The Saxony State Association for the Visual Arts is a co-signatory of an open letter from the Saxony State Association for the Cultural and Creative Industries regarding the current practice of recouping funds from the COVID-19 Bridging Aid Programs I–IV. The letter is a call for fair recoupment procedures in the cultural and creative industries. […]
Bernd Papke in Quedlinburg
The woodcut is considered one of the oldest printing techniques, which is characterized by a variety of possibilities in form, color and expression. No previous knowledge is required to take part in this course – curiosity and a love of creating are enough! Suitable for beginners and advanced. Director: Bernd Papke, painter and graphic artist, […]
Open Call: Trade Show – Crafts & Design
The application period for “HANDWERK & DESIGN” 2027 is now open. Following an extremely successful event in 2026, we are delighted that many exhibitors have already decided to participate again. At the same time, we have received numerous exciting inquiries from artisans, designers, and creators . We would be delighted if you, too, would present […]
Feedback on Artfellow
In internal newsletter 23/2026, we asked you to share your opinions on the provider Artfello in light of recent events. We would like to thank the three BBK members—Cornelia Weihe, Sari Prieto Peňa, and Rita Lass—who did so, and we are now summarizing their feedback for all members: Conclusion: No criminal activity was reported to […]
On the Road to the State Legislative Election
The BBK Saxony-Anhalt is part of several networks that, in the run-up to the state election in Saxony-Anhalt on September 6, 2026, are committed to democratic principles and are working to ensure a high voter turnout. After all, there is a lot at stake: our state’s openness to the world (the “Sachsen-Anhalt weltoffen” network), cultural […]
BBK Summer Reception in Halle (Saale)
You are cordially invited to the BBK Saxony-Anhalt Summer Reception Date: September 1, 2026, starting at 4:00 p.m. Location: in front of our office, Große Klausstraße 6, 06108 Halle (Saale) We look forward to welcoming you to our fourth summer reception, which will feature the following program items. Please let us know by August 20 […]