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Hermann Grüneberg in Berlin
Hermann Grüneberg is the personalized creative course for advanced students. His plates and figurines are a stress test for ceramic lovers. He does what is always advised against. Grüneberg’s ceramics are so natural because they are made up of nothing but impossibilities. Just like all real figures. ‘Rüdiger Giebler’ Website of the artist: https://hermann-grueneberg.com/
Sculpture summer in the park of Solling boarding school
From May 3 to September 26, 2026, a sculpture summer has been announced at the Solling boarding school. Regional, national and international sculptors, students from art colleges and participants in Lower Saxony’s art performance courses will present their works in the park-like grounds of the boarding school. An accompanying exhibition of small sculptures is also […]
Open Call: Home rehearsal in Salzwedel
Want to get away from the hustle and bustle of the big city? Experience a few quiet days in our charming half-timbered town – including networking, tips & support when you arrive. Trial living is that easy! You are curious about the quiet life of acharming small town in the middle of the Altmark. Fill […]
Open Call – the need: topic metabolism
The focus is on the invisible, the supposedly self-evident, the tiny details – as well as the big question of change: What are the principles of change? How does change affect us? And how can we make the often slow processes of change visible? Under the motto “Metabolism”, we are dedicating 2026 to the principle […]
Appropriate fees for cultural education throughout the day
The BBK Saxony-Anhalt provides information on the latest developments in the field of cultural education, particularly in relation to all-day programs. Anyone who works for schools as an independent artist or would like to do so in the future can simply approach the schools and present their own offers, beyond programs such as “Kultur macht […]
Platforms for cultural education offers
In Saxony-Anhalt and beyond, there are various opportunities for visual artists to publicize their own cultural education offerings. The BBK Saxony-Anhalt presents two possibilities here: Creative potential Saxony-Anhalt: This platform connects schools, extracurricular learning venues and committed stakeholders in order to develop innovative educational concepts. Artists can publish their own offers here in order to […]
Talents Contemporains
The “Talents Contemporains” competition, which was launched in 2011, reflects current contemporary art and makes it possible to explore the European and international art scenes on the special theme of water. In this way, a very unique collection has been created that presents artists with degrees from recognized art academies as well as those with […]
Artist residencies “Minimal travel” in the Belov summer 2026
We are looking forward to the next summer 2026 with artist residency programs for artists and guests with/without an artistic profession. translated version General details on stays and applications can be found on this page. Program-specific details can be found in the descriptions of the various residency programs, as well as information on contributions/fees/prices.Each program […]
Artist Residency’Independent’Berlin
Artist Residency Berlin Wedding: OPEN CALL | REGISTRATION ongoing APPLICATION FORM (motivation letter, liability insurance etc.) Residency period: min. 2 weeks, by arrangement (arrival/departure usually Mondays 1 pm) Residency location: KHBstudios, Nazarethkirchstr. 42, 13347 Berlin-Wedding (Leopoldplatz)Residency artists: artists and authors who work with us primarily at a desk, with a bit of wall and in […]
BBK evening act at Salon Rausch
The BBK-Abendakt offers several fall dates. All members are cordially invited to attend. Here are the next dates: Time: 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. Location: Salon Rausch, Ulestraße 1, 06114 Halle (Saale). Prior registration is required by contacting Rainer Rausch on 0176 70504248.
Petition “Active pension for the self-employed too!”
The German government wants to introduce the active pension on January 1, 2026. In future, anyone over the standard retirement age (66 years and four months) will be able to earn an additional 2,000 euros per month tax-free. Instead of raising the retirement age, the massive tax savings of up to 919 euros per month […]
BBK workshop “Artist Statement. Writing about your own art” on November 27
Attention: One place still available! The ARTIST STATEMENT workshop is about one of the most important tools of self-marketing: talking and writing about art. The perfectway to represent yourself and your work is to tell a good story. It arouses interest and enables artists to inspire their counterparts. Good stories captivate target groups, they give […]
16 new BBK members accepted in Tangerhütte
We are delighted to welcome 16 new members to the BBK Saxony-Anhalt. They came together with the BBK team at the end of October 2025 to introduce themselves and get to know each other at a pop-up exhibition in the New Tangerhütte Castle. Tangerhütte is part of our “Region in Focus” for 2026 and we […]
“ROSE meets ART” 2026 – 7th outdoor art exhibition
Ladies and Gentlemen , “Rose meets art” at the Europa-Rosarium Sangerhausen… From 26.06. – 09.08.2026, the world’s largest rose collection will be the backdrop for the large outdoor art exhibition “Rose meets Art” for the 7th time. The connection between the rose and art runs like a red thread through the over 120-year history of […]
Support 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 […]
Fine Art Awards
This is the third edition of an event aimed at highlighting and recognizing the most outstanding works of 2025. Your talent and creativity are crucial to the success of this initiative. Creativity is the soul of fine art photography. The photographers gathered here aim to convey emotions, concepts and thoughts through their images. Each photo […]
Impulse lecture at MLU Halle-Wittenberg: Overcoming democratic fatigue – impulses from the arts
Keynote speech: Overcoming democratic fatigue – impulses from the arts (guest: Johannes Stüttgen) Johannes Stüttgen is an artist and was an assistant to Joseph Beuys. In a keynote speech, he will present the Omnibus for Direct Democracy and ideas for overcoming democratic fatigue through art. Afterwards, there will be an opportunity for a discussion with […]
Individual legal and start-up advice from Designhaus Halle – ONLINE
Questions about contracts or property rights? About starting up and self-employment? For all your legal and start-up questions, you can make an appointment for a personal and individual consultation with Alexander Bretz. The consultations take place as half-hour appointments for one issue. Personal details:Alexander Bretz is an honorary professor of design law and business start-ups […]
Workshop “Art and design, but safely” at the Designhaus Halle
Art and design but safe…Artists’ social security and other insurances 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 […]
Advent in the Schwemme in Halle (Saale)
We look back together on an eventful year and look forward to exchanging ideas and enjoying a hot drink or two with you! Barbecue, drinks & colorful market 14-18:00 The event is free of charge – registration is not necessary. But we are very happy to hear about it! When:06.12.2025 and 07.12.2025, both from 14:00 […]