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Open Call by Frappant Gallery
The Frappant e. V. invites artists, curators, designers, architects, andactivists to submit their exhibition proposals for a show at the Frappant Gallery in 2027. The Frappant Gallery is a non-commercial exhibition space located within a larger, cooperatively managed center for alternative culture, education, the creative industries, and social issues in Hamburg-Altona. We especially welcome applications […]
Open Call: 30 Squared
How much art can fit on a 30 × 30-centimeter space? With this question, the Galerieladen in Magdeburg-Buckau is launching a nationwide open call for its upcoming group exhibition “30 Squared.” Artists from all disciplines are invited to submit works that adhere to a clearly defined format: exactly 30 × 30 centimeters. Whether painting, graphic […]
Prisma Art Price
The Prisma Art Prize is an international art competition dedicated to promoting emerging painters and visual artists, with the mission of showcasing a diverse range of works that reflect the full potential of the medium of painting, embracing both traditional and contemporary techniques. Open to artists worldwide, with no age restrictions; works in all painting […]
Lihpao Sculpture Biennial Award
The eighth Lihpao Sculpture Biennial Awards, co-organized by the Lihpao Cultural Arts Foundation and the Austrian Office in Taipei, with support from the Ministry of Culture, invite applications for the eighth edition of the Lihpao Sculpture Biennial Awards. Submitted works should primarily consist of materials suitable for long-term display. The competition is open to all […]
Residency Grant from the Kunstverein Rostock
Each year, the Kunstverein zu Rostock e.V. announces residency grants for visual artists for the period from January through September. The call for applications for 2027 is open to the visual arts (painting, graphic art, sculpture, photography, illustration, performance art, and video art). Professional artists working in the fields listed above are eligible to apply. […]
TEXTILE AND DESIGN ALLIANCE – ARTIST IN RESIDENCE
TaDA – Textile and Design Alliance is accepting applications for its Artist-in-Residence Program in Arbon, Switzerland, for either April through June 2027 or September through November 2027. TaDA – Textile and Design Alliance is a cultural promotion program of the cantons of St. Gallen, Appenzell Ausserrhoden, and Thurgau. It fosters experimental and innovative engagement with […]
DR. DORMAGEN-GUFFANTI SCHOLARSHIP 2027
To create opportunities for people with disabilities to participate in the arts, the Board of Trustees of the Dr. Dormagen-Guffanti Foundation awards the Dr. Dormagen-Guffanti Fellowship annually to visual artists using the Foundation’s investment income. The Dormagen-Guffanti Fellowship is a residency fellowship and lasts for six months. In addition to residents of the residential home […]
.ART Award 2026
The .ART Award 2026 is a new global art prize celebrating the process of creating art, open to artists worldwide working in any medium or art form. Instead of an application form, artists submit a digital presence—such as a website, portfolio, or social media profile—linked to a .ART domain that documents their identity, creative process, […]
“Culture Makes You Strong” Project with Andrea Flemming and Mareen Alburg Duncker in Sangerhausen
Absolutely fantastic Children’s Art Projects at the Spengler Museum in Sangerhausen At the exhibition opening on July 10, 2026, at 1:00 p.m., the participants will present their works. Everyone is cordially invited! “Tierisch gut” is a collaborative project between MUSAIQ e.V., the cultural department of the BBK Saxony-Anhalt, the after-school program at the Freie Grundschule […]
Update on the “generell frisch” Fundraiser in Wittenberg
Update as of June 30, 2026 We’re getting closer to our goal! Our fundraising campaign is entering the home stretch. Thanks to funding commitments and adjustments to the exhibition’s content, we no longer need the originally targeted amount (7,000 EUR), but only 5,030 EUR. We have already received 3,100 EUR in donations. This means we […]
PIER-2-ART CENTER – AIR 2027
The Pier-2 Artist-in-Residence Program is accepting applications for residencies in 2027, lasting no fewer than 60 days and no more than 90 days. Located in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, the Pier-2 Art Center is a community-style arts hub created from a former warehouse complex. It is well-known for its diversity, openness, experimentation, and innovation, encompassing a wide […]
O CASTRO ART VILLAGE – ARTISTS IN RESIDENCE
O Castro Art Village is an abandoned rural settlement in the Ribeira Sacra, Galicia. The organization is inviting applications from sound artists or musicians, architects, and visual/mixed-media artists to participate in a 30-day residency in October 2026. Sound artists are asked to create an installation in the space that will remain after the artists’ departure. […]
OASIS x TODAY ART INITIATIVE – AIR ARMENIA
Today Art Initiative is launching the second edition of OASis, establishing a new creative and community-centered space in Yerevan, Armenia. There are two residency sessions: August 12–27, 2026; and August 28 – September 12, 2026. Final artworks produced during the residency will be presented as part of the NEXA 1st Contemporary Art Festival in Yerevan. […]
Artist Residency: Break & Repair
The Break & Repair Online Artist Residency is aimed at artists with children who are the primary caregivers and who, for example, are returning to their artistic practice after taking a break to care for their children, have recently had a child but still want to continue their work, or have been in the field […]
TED x POSCA – GLOBAL RESIDENCY
TED, the global platform for ideas and storytelling, and POSCA, a creative brand by uni Brands Corporation, are launching a new kind of artist residency: a globally distributed cohort of artists working across different geographies, cultures, and communities, united by a shared drive to shape public life through art. Fine Acts, the external curatorial partner […]
Library cooperation between Burg and BBK launched
Two contemporary visual arts institutions in Halle (Saale) have launched a collaboration that will benefit both partners, especially researchers, students and visual artists: From now on, the library of Burg Giebichenstein University of Art and Design Halle will receive a collection of books from the library of the Berufsverband Bildender Künstler Sachsen-Anhalt e.V. as a […]
New FAQ on Fees on the BBK Federal Association’s Website
The FAQs were developed by the Fees Working Group and supplement the guide “Fees for Visual Artists” with practical explanations, calculation aids, and answers to frequently asked questions. The guide provides support in preparing proposals, contract negotiations, and grant applications, and also addresses important topics such as the KSK, employment, mini-jobs, as well as pension […]
HAL ART // Call for entries and application
05.-07. FEBRUARY 2027GEORG-FRIEDRICH-HÄNDEL HALLE IN HALLE (SAALE) With the Moritzburg Art Museum, Burg Giebichenstein University of Art and Design, a lively gallery scene and numerous art associations, the city of Halle (Saale) is considered an established art location. The HAL ART art fair, which has been taking place since 2017, reinforces this claim and creates […]
ETTIJAHAT – ZAD MILES FOR CONNECTION
Many Arab artists have migrated to Europe in recent years, facing challenges such as isolation, a lack of opportunities, language barriers, and unfamiliar production processes. Zad helps artists overcome these obstacles, ensuring that their voices remain part of cultural conversations in their new homes. The program aims to connect Arab artists in Europe with new […]
ESF+ Funding from the Halle Local Action Group
We would like to inform you about a current funding opportunity offered by the Local Action Group (LAG) Halle. Funding Area: CLLD/ESF+ under the CLLD Program Application period: June 1, 2026, through July 12, 2026, inclusive Eligible Applicants: Only sole proprietorships and legal entities (e.g., clubs, associations, operators of cultural institutions) Funding Priorities: Requirement: The […]