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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 […]


Erste Übergabe von Büchern am 8. Oktober 2025 in der Bibliothek der Burg Giebichenstein Kunsthochschule Halle. V.l.n.r.: Anne-Kathrin Bernsdorf und Katharina Loos (Burg-Bibliothek) sowie Ruth Heftrig und René Schäffer (BBK).

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 […]


Professor of Art Education

Zurich University of the Arts (ZHdK) Application deadline: July 3, 2026


Katja Neubert and Katharina Gahlert in Pirna

Exhibition at the 2026 Pirna Sculpture Summer: “In Between” In conjunction with the Pirna Sculpture Summer, GALERIE Schöne Höhe in Pirna, in cooperation with the Pirna Sculpture Summer, is presenting a collection of collages by Katja Neubert as well as collaborative works with the artist Katharina Gahlert.


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 […]


KUNSTFONDS_Platforms

The program supports institutions and venues that present and promote contemporary visual art. In addition, it supports experimental and innovative concepts developed by collectives and independent curators. Funding is provided for comprehensive projects that include, for example, exhibitions, symposia, conferences, or alternative formats. Closing date: August 31, 2026



“Focus on Europe’s Places of Peace” Photo Contest

The goal of the special photo contest “Focus on Europe’s Places of Peace” is to capture the uniqueness of more than 200 places of peace in Europe through images and portraits. A place is designated as a “place of peace” if, at some point in its history, a peace treaty was concluded at that very […]


(c) Public domain – Nationaal Archief (Pays-Bas), 1984

Simone Veil Prize

The European Prize recognizes projects that explore Jewish cultural heritage to promote dialogue, inclusion, and a deeper understanding of Europe’s shared history. Submitted projects must have been completed within the last three years (January 2023 through January 2026). The prize is open to individuals and organizations based in countries participating in the Creative Europe program. […]


Form Photo Award

This annual photography competition aims to discover emerging talent, new aesthetic approaches, and socially relevant themes. It promotes global dialogue, intellectual exchange, and intercultural solidarity within the international art scene. Last year, the winners of the Form Photo Award / SCOPE MIAMI not only received a cash prize, but also presented their projects at SCOPE […]


Art in Architecture Competition | DLR Oberpfaffenhofen

The German Aerospace Center (DLR) hereby publicly announces an art competition.For the new construction of an office and research building—the Galileo Competence Center—a competition is being held for an artistic intervention in the interior of the monolithic, 4-story building. An artistic concept is to be developed for the building’s entrance area—which features a glass facade […]


Mobility Grants – Exchange Between Sub-Saharan Africa and Europe

The mobility program connects artists and cultural professionals from all disciplines across Sub-Saharan Africa and Europe. It supports research trips, collaborative projects, residencies at cultural institutions, participation in festivals and cultural events, and professional development opportunities. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis each month. Submission deadline: June 15, 2027


A Stay in the Artists’ Town of Kalbe

The Artists’ Town is an innovative project in the Altmark region aimed at addressing demographic change through art and culture. Within the historic, protected buildings, artists find a creative working environment in the heart of Kalbe’s old town. The call for applications is aimed at professional, exceptionally talented, and primarily younger artists in the fields […]



W3 Professorship in Performative Practices in Intermedial Environments

Academy of Graphic Arts and Book Arts / Academy of Fine Arts Leipzig Application deadline: August 31, 2026


Modes of Access – Digital Residencies 2026

The Schöppingen Artists’ Village and the kaethe:k Kunsthaus are offering four digital residencies for media artists. The thematic focus is on “Modes of Access” as technological and political means of accessing resources. Artists with chronic illnesses, disabilities, and/or neurodiversity, or those facing other travel restrictions such as visa restrictions or caregiving responsibilities, are encouraged to […]