Open Calls
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 […]
“Zukunftswege Ost” Microgrant Program
Up to €5,000 for your commitment to democracy Would you like to carry out a project in Brandenburg, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt, or Thuringia that brings people together, strengthens democratic culture through participation, or promotes empowerment and combats discrimination? Then get your idea off the ground with support from our microfund. The Microfund is one […]
Federal Cultural Foundation: General project funding
Under the Federal Cultural Foundation’s General Project Funding program, cultural professionals can apply for grants for projects in the artistic fields of visual and performing arts, literature, music, dance, film, photography, architecture, or new media. Funding is provided for large-scale, innovative projects in an international context. The requested amount must be at least 50,000 euros; […]
MIXED UP kick-off promotion
The MIXED UP Kick-Off Grant is designed to foster new avenues of collaboration in cultural education. This grant is ideal for dedicated practitioners from schools, daycare centers, full-day programs, and extracurricular cultural education who have not yet collaborated strategically—and who now wish to work together to achieve this. The focus here is not on the […]
OPEN CALL: Threads of Memories
Threads of Memory: Synthetic Fibers, Women’s Labor, and Everyday Life in the GDR in Central Germany For an exhibition on the cultural history of synthetic fibers at the Willi-Sitte-Galerie, students in the master’s program in Applied Media and Cultural Studies are seeking artistic projects. We are seeking documentary, research-based, material-based, or participatory works that explore […]
2026 German Community Award
The 2026 German Community Award will, for the first time, honor projects, initiatives, and organizations that effectively combat loneliness and strengthen social connections. The award is presented by the Federal Ministry of Education, Family Affairs, Senior Citizens, Women, and Youth (BMBFSFJ) in collaboration with the Competence Network on Loneliness (KNE) as part of the “Alliance […]
“G(l)anztag” Grant Fund: The Education Foundation Supports Full-Day Programs (No Deadline)
Through the G(l)anztag Grant Fund, the Education Foundation, in cooperation with the Metzler Foundation, supports projects that open up a wide range of opportunities for development and new experiences for young people in full-day programs—for example, through language support in everyday life, integration, and independent learning, discovery, and exploration. Whether it’s creative learning opportunities, healthy […]
Open Call: Simonetti House, Coswig-Anhalt (August 21, 2026)
Please note: no pay, no insurance, no transportation costs Exhibition project as part of the 2026 FLAKUPA Festival in Fläming Topic: In TransitionWe live in times of global change: old structures are breaking down to make way for the new, communication happens at lightning speed, global interconnectedness is opening up multidimensional channels of communication; the […]
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 […]
Turn on the lights! The Storefront Campaign for Culture
As part of the Halle (Saale) Cultural Theme Year, we are working with the Department of Economics to secure vacant storefronts and make them available as free exhibition spaces for cultural organizations to use for temporary displays. Who is interested in showcasing their work in a storefront in the city? During the 2026 cultural theme […]
“Neurodiversity in Dialogue” Exhibition Extended
The exhibition project “Neurodiversity in Dialogue” is dedicated to the visualization and strengthening of neurodivergent voices. The aim is to create awareness of diversity, highlight strengths and highlight social barriers through artistic works. “Neurodiversity describes the fact that people have different brains and nervous systems. […] Neuroatypes also include, for example, ADHD, autism, dyscalculia, dyslexia, […]
Open Call: Frankfurt Artists’ Christmas Market
The Frankfurt Artists’ Christmas Market is part of the Frankfurt Christmas Market, which winds its way through the alleys of downtown Frankfurt. We’re located right on the Römerberg in the historic city hall, within the Medieval Market Halls—a prime location during peak season. We’re able to offer the booths at such affordable rates because we […]
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 […]
Phase III of the Call for Proposals for the BBK Frankfurt’s Fundamental Rights Exhibition
For those who make quick decisions and those who dig deep! Call for Entries for Members of the BBK from All Regional Associations Format: 80 × 80 cm, canvas (stretcher bar thickness 20 mm)Submission deadline: July 15, 2026Submission of finished works: by August 14, 2026Exhibition opening: September 18, 2026Location: BBK Frankfurt Gallery, Hanauer Landstraße 89, […]
CANCELED: “Stark mit Kunst” in Halle (Saale)
“Strong Through Art” Information and Networking Event on the Federal Funding Program “Culture Makes You Strong” Monday, July 6, 2026 | 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Small Ballroom, City Hall, Marktplatz 2, 06108 Halle (Saale) The event has been canceled! Are you planning a cultural education project for children and young people? Do you already […]
OPEN CALL: Women Who Print
Mari Art Collective invites women artists worldwide to submit works to our upcoming online exhibition, *Women Who Print – Fall 2026*. This exhibition celebrates the breadth of contemporary printmaking practices and the women artists who continue to expand and redefine the medium. Exhibition Theme We welcome all forms of printmaking, including but not limited to […]
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 […]