Current Open Calls
FORGE Video Mapping Festival
The Völklingen Ironworks invites artists from Germany, France, Belgium and Luxembourg to bring the iconic industrial facilities of the UNESCO World Heritage Site to life through video art. We are looking for extraordinary projector mapping works with sound that transform the monumental architecture into new, unexpected worlds. The works should be site-specific and go into […]
Artists wanted: Campaign “1000 Stones – We are building the future”
Dear committed people, dear partners, In 2026, we will launch the new “1000 bricks – we are building the future” campaign with you! One stone alone moves little – but a thousand stones build the future: from May to September 2026, a walk-in “House of the Future” will be created at several locations in Saxony-Anhalt, […]
Open Call: Exhibition Zwischenwelten of the BBK Leipzig
The 4th exhibition “Zwischenwelten” at the 4D project location of the BBK Leipzig e.V. focuses on the theme of intermediate worlds / science fiction – between idea and image, between narrative and perception, between inner imagination and outer form. The starting point is illustrations from the 1950s to 1980s by Werner Ruhner (1922-1999): sciencefiction and […]
FILE 2026 – Call for Entries – Art and Technology Festival
Registration is now open for participation in FILE – Electronic Language International Festival 2026, one of the most important events dedicated to art and technology. FILE invites Brazilian and international artists , as well as researchers, educators, and creators, to submit original artistic works and educational proposals – lectures, workshops, and training activities – focused […]
Open Call of medienfrische
The Tyrolean Bschlabertal lies at 1400m and is one of the most remote places in Austria. Today, fewer than 90 people live there, and the region is suffering from an ageing population and rural exodus. For the fifth time, medienfrische will be taking place here over 21 days. medienfrische is a contemporary art festival and […]
Kranj Foto Fest Open Call for Exhibitions 2026 (Slovenia)
Kranj Foto Fest, an international festival of contemporary photography based in Slovenia, announces its Open Call for projects to be exhibited during the 6th edition of the festival in August 2026, with all production costs covered by the festival. The jury will select one winner, who will receive a solo exhibition at Kranj Foto Fest […]
CreArt 3.0 / Open Call for land/environmental art in Kaunas
CreArt Kaunas and Kaunas Artists’ House announce an open call for land/environmental art creators and invite them to create land/environmental art installations in public spaces along the river Nemunas in Kaunas. The artworks must be made of natural, biodegradable materials and integrate harmoniously into the local context and landscape. The created works will be presented […]
Artificial intelligence, ecology and culture
How can AI solutions support ecological action in cultural institutions? What is it about? The Green Culture contact point cordially invites cultural professionals, cultural institutions and all interested parties to an open consultation on artificial intelligence. Here, we focus on the area of digitalization and take a closer look at the topic of artificial intelligence […]
KlimaLab: funding programme for civil society organizations
As part of the ENGAGIERT FÜR KLIMASCHUTZ programme, funded by the Mercator Foundation, the Bundesnetzwerk Bürgerschaftliches Engagement (BBE) supports organizations that do not come from the environmental and climate protection sector in developing strategies to interlink climate protection with their core concerns and anchor it in their structures in the long term. The KlimaLab is […]
Open Call ‘fragile’
BBK Leipzig e.V. is initiating the cooperation project “fragil” as part of this year’s annual theme “Zwischenräume”. “fragil” is an interdisciplinary art project with visual artists, composers and music students that artistically explores social, ecological and political upheavals. The starting point is the observation of an increasing fragility of fundamental values, systems and structures – […]
“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 […]
New call for entries: We can do art
Cultural education projects in the field of visual arts can be submitted from now until February 28, 2026. The earliest possible start date is from 15.06.2026, a project start is possible from 13.07.2026 at the earliest. Of course, projects can also start later. However, projects lasting longer than one year are not eligible for funding […]
Invitation to the charity art auction “Art for Protection” on March 7, 2026
Maybe you already know it – maybe you’re hearing it for the first time today: if women in Saxony-Anhalt need the protection of a women’s shelter, they have to pay an average of 16 euros per day themselves. For children there is an additional 10 euros. In a situation where safety, emergency decisions and a […]
Call for the Werkleitz Festival 2026 Sooner or later
Werkleitz is looking for up to 100 works of art from Saxony-Anhalt on the theme of time – paintings, textiles, poetry, films and artistic objects. The festival will take place from July 2 to 12, 2026 in the Pushkin House in Halle (Saale). In the coming years, Werkleitz will focus on the complexity of time. […]
Save the date: Halle association forum on March 14, 2026
Dear interested parties, dear volunteers and partners, We would like to take this opportunity to inform you of the date for the Halle Association Forum on March 14, 2026. You can look forward to a wide range of workshops in which you can learn more about funding opportunities for your project, the legal framework, AI […]
Call for residence hosts 2025-2026
How does the application process for residence hosts work? The call for residency hosts offers financial support to legal entities wishing to host artists and cultural actors for a residency project. This tender comprises two phases: Phase 1Submission of the application with a description of the residency project and the required documents on the legal […]
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 […]
Hot Printing! Print Festival 2026
Dear printing networks! On a weekend in August, we are organizing the Hot Printing Festival for the third time in the Klingspor Museum, in the adjacent courtyard of the Büsingpalais, in the Haus der Stadtgeschichte and in the printing workshop in the Bernardbau. Max. 70 stands were allocated to artists, printers and workshop owners to […]
Culture Moves Europe: Call for individual mobility 2025-2026
As part of the European mobility program “Culture Moves Europe”, artists and cultural professionals from the fields of music, literature, architecture, cultural heritage, design and fashion design as well as visual and performing arts can apply for travel funding. The call is aimed at creative professionals who are planning a project with a cooperation partner […]
Förderung Fond Soziokultur U25 – Richtung: Junge Kulturinitiativen
Mikroprojektförderung für junge Perspektiven In seinem Nachwuchsprogramm “U25 – Richtung: Junge Kulturinitiativen” unterstützt der Fonds Soziokultur Initiativen junger Menschen zwischen 18 und 25 Jahren, die sich auf den Weg machen, eigene Projekte zu gestalten und dabei andere aktiv am kreativen Prozess teilhaben lassen. Im Programm werden experimentelle Projekte gefördert, die Menschen vor Ort mit einbeziehen […]
Funding Socioculture U25 – Direction: Young cultural initiatives
Micro-project funding for young prospects In its young talent program “U25 – Direction: Young Cultural Initiatives”, the Socioculture Fund supports initiatives by young people between the ages of 18 and 25 who set out to design their own projects and actively involve others in the creative process. The program supports experimental projects that involve local […]
Open Call: timeship.earth
time ship earth – art prize 2026 : FREEFLOW _ LIQUIDATION Addition to the “Manual for Spaceship Earth” Category: Maintenance and servicing Keyword: Lubricant replacement Tool: Art The world machine is running hot. The system is visibly losing the necessary rhythm. A terrible screeching fills the orbit. The roar of bombs, the wailing of the […]
Exhibition opportunity in Wernigerode (without appointment)
Our member Frank Täubner gives the following information: “I would like to inform you about an exhibition opportunity in the Bürgerpark Wernigerode, where there is an exhibition space and many tourists visit the park every day. This is a good and easy opportunity for artists who are looking for exhibition opportunities. There are four to […]
Global Forest Residence (ongoing possible)
The premises of Martin Kippenberger’s former studio are used by Global Forest as the artists’ residence at Friedrichstrasse 5a. Since May 2019, national and international artists have been given the opportunity to deepen their artistic practice, explore new themes, develop new works on site and exhibit or present them as part of a funded residency. […]
Promotion of aktion mensch (possible on an ongoing basis)
Until 2026, small local projects in areas such as art and culture that make a concrete contribution to the funding priority of inclusion are to be supported with up to 5,000 euros. The funding period is between one day and twelve months. In particular, Aktion Mensch e.V. invites initiatives and associations that have not yet […]
Frau*Now – Women start up now!
We want to strengthen female entrepreneurship in Halle (Saale) and the surrounding area. Let’s make room for creative women and turn dreams into reality together. Frau*Now is aimed at women of all ages, backgrounds and educational levels. We accompany you from brainstorming to the growth phase. In this project, we are focusing primarily on networking […]
Micro-grant program of the German Foundation for Commitment and Volunteering
DSEE funding program for structurally weak and rural areas Do your volunteers need an extra dose of recognition? Do you have a good idea for recruiting more volunteers for your initiative? You finally want to do this training and put your club work on a secure footing? You don’t need much, but you can’t do […]
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 […]
Community Fund Future Paths East (without deadline)
Fast, uncomplicated and without own funds: The micro-project funding of the Zukunftswege Ost joint fund starts on July 1, 2024. At least 100 projects are to be supported with up to 5,000 euros. Applications are possible on an ongoing basis. The first payments are planned for September. In the long term, the fund is to […]
Open Call for Solo Exhibitions 2026
We’re looking for artists to present their work in solo shows next year. Hard Facts: – Running time of the exhibition ~ 1 week– There are no rental costs– Solo Exhibitions only– Application via E-Mail (Slide 2 + 3) Apply now & be part of our 2026 program! (Photos of the room + floor plan […]
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