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Katja Neubert in Waldenburg (Saxony)
From June 25 to July 5, 2026, Katja Neubert took part in the wood sculpture symposium at Sophiengrund in Waldenburg. Together with seven other sculptors, she created sculptures from oak wood on site over the course of a week. Katja Neubert’s work “Par Eidolie” can still be seen there, along with the other sculptures, on […]
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 […]
BBK Symposium 2026: Art in Public Spaces on October 9 in Hanover
For its 2026 annual symposium, the BBK Federal Association of Artists will bring together artists, other experts, and the general public to discuss the role of art in public spaces (KiöR) and art in architecture. The symposium is dedicated to exploring how art in public spaces can be conceived, designed, and communicated today—within the context […]
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 […]
Save the Date: “Cultural Education Meets School”
The 2025 needs assessment identified several key areas for cultural education in Halle. Many of you specifically cited establishing contact and communicating with schools as a challenge. In addition, there was a desire to learn more about funding opportunities for cultural education projects in schools and to deepen the dialogue with the city administration, particularly […]
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 […]