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Increase in the LOKAL funding program: 2.5 million euros extra for the second round of applications

Due to the great demand and the increasing challenges in rural areas, the Federal Cultural Foundation is increasing the funding for the second round of applications by 2.5 million euros. This means that up to 27 local networks can be funded in this round instead of 13. The model program “LOKAL – Program for Culture […]


Accessible Lines invites artists to participate

Accessible Lines is a project that makes illustrations and comics accessible for blind and visually impaired people through audio descriptions. Artists are invited to take part and make their work accessible. The aim of the project is to promote inclusion in art and create new access for a broad audience. Application deadline: not specified


Schwalenberg Scholarship 2026

Young art in an old artists’ town: Schwalenberg scholarship from the Lippe regional association 1 residency grant for visual artists The Scholarship 2026 is valid for the period from May 01, 2026 – October 31, 2026. In addition to a monthly allowance, the scholarship offers a simple apartment and a workplace in the spacious communal […]


Accept – ReceiveScholarship for artists

The KUNSTHALLE KLEINSCHÖNACH studio community offers an annual studio grant for artists. The KUNSTHALLE KLEINSCHÖNACH studio community is a studio community in a former knitwear factory in the hinterland of Lake Constance. As a non-profit association “man müsste ateliers hinterlassen können” e.V., the studio community has also given itself a cultural mission, which is reflected […]


Call for applications: Project coordination BBKarium Saxony-Anhalt 2026

What began in Halle in 2015 continued in Dessau in 2023 and is now taking on a new dynamic in other places in our federal state: the “BBKarium”. In Wittenberg, Magdeburg and the Harz region, members of the BBK Saxony-Anhalt have set out to find their own showcases for the presentation of contemporary art. Now […]


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Course plant database fall 2025

In fall 2025, the BBK Saxony-Anhalt is offering a new fee-based course for artists, heirs and estate administrators under the direction of art historian Katharina Lorenz M.A., which consists of three dates. The following documents must be submitted for the application: Letter of motivation, short biography, list of exhibitions, list of publications, digital image of […]


Course plant database spring 2025

In spring 2025, the BBK Saxony-Anhalt is offering a new fee-based course for artists, heirs and estate administrators under the direction of art historian Katharina Lorenz M.A., which consists of three dates. The following documents must be submitted for the application: Letter of motivation, short biography, list of exhibitions, list of publications, digital image of […]


Profession artist with child #2 in Leipzig

Workshop and network meeting on the topic: “Career artist with child” #2 The birth of a child changes the lives of artists.and their everyday working life often change abruptly. Self-employment is particularly difficult, as many artists The employees are living in financially precarious situations or are no longer able to work due to a lack […]


Free use of the stage on the market square in Halle (Saale)

I am pleased to inform you about a special opportunity to present your company / association: From August 1 – 18, the event series “Im Sommer nach 8” will offer an evening musical program on a stage at the market square. During the day, however, the stage will not remain empty and will be made […]


Funding for media art projects in Karlsruhe

The City of Karlsruhe promotes the production and presentation of cooperative, interdisciplinary and outdoor media art projects in Karlsruhe as well as international network activities. Selected works will be exhibited in the summer of 2025 as part of the “Media art is here” presentation in Karlsruhe. The maximum funding amount is 40,000 euros. Further information […]


Assistant Professorship for Graphic and Information Design

New Design University, St. Pölten (Austria)Application deadline: 21.07.2024


13th Nordhausen Graphic Arts Prize of the Ilsetraut Glock-Grabe Foundation (31.10.2024)

In 2024, the Ilsetraut Glock-Grabe Foundation will award the Nordhausen Graphic Design Prize, endowed with €1,500, for the 13th time. The award ceremony will take place as part of the special exhibition, which will take place from February 2 to March 16, 2025 at the Kunsthaus Meyenburg in Nordhausen and will present the works of […]


Open Call: Urban Dance Festival Magdeburg

The state capital of Magdeburg is still looking for creative ideas from the city’s artists and cultural workers for the supporting program of the Urban Dance World Championships! A total of around €30,000 is available for this purpose, which has been taken or reserved from the municipal funding pot for the independent cultural scene and […]


LensCulture Street Photography Awards

Are you ready to elevate your street photography from hidden treasures in your portfolio to celebrated art on a global stage? The LensCulture Street Photography Awards invite you to submit your most captivating photos and series, providing you with a unique platform to showcase the vibrant, pulsating life of your streets from around the world. […]


Work grants from the Saxony-Anhalt Art Foundation

Work grants serve to promote individual artistic achievements. The foundation supports artistic projects in the visual and applied arts, the performing arts, literature, music, film (screenplay and project development only), design, architecture and media art as well as interdisciplinary projects. Originality, quality and feasibility of the artistic project are required. The awarding of work grants […]


Project funding from the Saxony-Anhalt Art Foundation

Project grants can be applied for by individuals (natural persons) or legal entities (e.g. associations, foundations under public law, companies, etc.). Artists’ collectives or groups should check whether it makes sense to set up a GbR or whether an individual should take on the application and the associated rights and obligations. Within the framework of […]


Open Call for Art: Theme NUDE

Everyone is welcome to apply, regardless of your background and stage of career. Submission is always free, and only after we send you a confirmation, you will be asked to pay a participation fee. With each exhibition you will automatically be considered for our prizes! (1st place: free solo virtual exhibition, 2nd place: free virtual […]


Creative Photo Awards

The Creative Photo Awards are regarded worldwide as a first-class competition for professional and amateur photographers. Our international jury, consisting of renowned photographers, editors and industry experts, evaluates the submissions with a view to innovation and creativity. The winners of the main categories will receive an exclusive invitation to the AWARD CEREMONY and GALA, where […]


LIGHTGATE @ CoSy-Festival – Urgent search for visual artists

From 08.08. Until 12.08.2024, an extraordinary art exhibition will take place at Dornburg Castle on the Elbe near Magdeburg as part of the CoSy Festival (approx. 500 participants). CoSy is an acronym that stands for “Contrasts in Symbioses”. Through performing, visual and media art, we, the CREATOR e.V., want to show contrasts (e.g. traditional art […]


OPEN CALL OSTRALE Biennale

O25 – 15th International Exhibition of Contemporary Arts7. 6. – 5. 10. 2025 | Dresden, robotron-Kantine For the 15th time, the OSTRALE – Centre for Contemporary Art is organizing its international exhibition of contemporary art, in 2025 from 7 June to 5 October, in the robotron canteen in the heart of Dresden and at other […]