Current Open Calls
Call for Abstracts: Performing Transformation
We are pleased to announce the Call for Abstracts for the interdisciplinary conference “Performing Transformation” with you. Please feel freeto forward the call to anyone who might be interested. We are pleased to share the Call for Abstracts for the interdisciplinary conference “Performing Transformation”. Please feel free to forward the call to anyone who might […]
Individual legal and start-up advice – ONLINE
Questions about contracts or property rights? About starting up and self-employment? For all your legal and start-up questions, you can make an appointment for a personal and individual consultation with Alexander Bretz. The consultations take place as half-hour appointments for one issue. Personal details:Alexander Bretz is an honorary professor of design law and business start-ups […]
Workshop “From creative mind to successful entrepreneur”
Ihr habt bereits eine Geschäftsidee? In diesem Workshop wird daraus ein strukturiertes Geschäftsmodell und damit der Ausgangspunkt eurer Unternehmung.Das Business Model Canvas hilft euch dabei. Anhand eines festen Frameworks und klarer Leitfragen strukturiert und visualisiert ihr die Idee und analysiert die verschiedenen Teilaspekte eines Geschäftsmodells.Dabei beschäftigt ihr euch u.a. mit euren persönlichen und fachlichen Voraussetzungen, […]
TOKAS Residency Programs 2026
Tokyo Arts and Space (TOKAS), operated by a division of The Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo, offers artist-in-residence programs for international creators working in various creative fields to stay, engage in creation and conduct research activities. TOKAS now calls for creators from various backgrounds and seek to actively exchange ideas while engaging in creative activities […]
re:natura #05 – Crescere
Synopsis Why do we grow? Should we advance? How should we develop? When do we thrive? Where do we spread? After last year’s breezy topic Æther, the fifth annual compilation, re:natura #05 – Crescere asks crucial questions about the concept of growth. Derived from Latin Crescere (to grow – think Crescendo), you are encouraged to […]
Open Call Program 2026 | Art Pavilion & New Gallery
Under pressure – a pair of words that oscillate between collective mood and individual experience. Whether social pressure, divisive tendencies, ecological tipping points, psychological strain, economic pressure or performative stress: our present is characterized by multiple tensions. On the occasion of its 80th anniversary, the Künstler*innen Vereinigung Tirol 2026 is using the annual curatorial concept […]
Open Call 2026 – Gallery mladých
Galerie Kontext utilizes the gallery foyer with 4 niches for the presentation of contemporary art. Its alternative location is shared with Galerie mladých and Galerie U Dobrého pastýře at Radnická 4 and it has become an integral part of the year-long exhibition program. In previous years external curators of galleries operating in a similar “off-space” […]
Open Call Braid
The next Open Call is starting and we are delighted to have the opportunity to exhibit again! We are looking for diverse positions of different media from the field of visual arts, individual perspectives and a coherent argumentation in dealing with the exhibition concept. Please fill out the form below. We will get back […]
Workshop leader wanted in Leipzig
Workshop leader (d/w/m) wanted for the project “A city draws – Leipzig”: “A City Draws” is a participatory cultural project in which pupils explore their city through drawing and document it artistically under the guidance of artists and/or art educators. With the “A City Draws” project, artist Yadegar Asisi is bringing drawing back to the […]
Individual legal and start-up advice – ONLINE
Ausgeschrieben ist ein Fellowship im Künstler*innenhaus für 6 Monate, von September 2025 bis Februar 2026. Das Stipendium ist mit € 1.300,- monatlich durch kültüř gemma! dotiert. Die Bewerber*innen werden dazu eingeladen Konzepte einzureichen, welche die Frage der Zugänglichkeit von Kulturinstitutionen im Allgemeinen, sowie dem Künstler*innenhaus im Speziellen behandeln. Institutionen, wie auch das Künstler*innenhaus, und deren […]
Court Art Night 2025
This year, the 4th HofKunstNacht of the Lions Club Halle an der Saale will take place in September 2025 in the moat of Moritzburg Castle. It is a charity eventduring which an auction will be held for the purposes of the Lions organization in the city of Halle. By sharing the proceeds, we also want […]
Curating certificate course
Course from May 16 – July 19, 2025 Exhibitions on art, culture or socially and scientifically relevant topics inspire a large audience and provide impetus for current discourse. The venues, formats and professional fields of curating have expanded considerably in recent years. The Curating course picks up on this development and offers a comprehensive introduction […]
Open Call Exhibition Time Waves
The “Time Waves” exhibition provides the impetus to revitalize the Fläming region in Saxony-Anhalt as a place of culture and art. With the help of contemporary art contributions and artistic positions, we want to enrich the beautiful Elbe landscape into a lively meeting place for culture and art. Using the history of the Simonetti House […]
Applications for KUNST/MITTE 2025
The regular application phase for KUNSTMITTE 2025 starts on April 1. Dear gallery owners and artists, some of you have been with us for quite some time, some of you have been with us from the very beginning. For us as the organization team and organizers of the art fair, it is particularly important to […]
Call for artists: GEMISCHTE PLATTE
We are looking for artistic perspectives on prefabricated buildings and everything that takes place in and around them. For a long weekend of culture, information and music from September 26 to 28, 2025, an uninhabited prefabricated apartment block from the 1970s will be available in Altenburg. A group exhibition will bring together artistic works that […]
Szloma Albam Foundation Project funding for culture in a Jewish context
The Szloma Albam Foundation supports projects in the fields of education, science and culture in a Jewish context. Applications for projects in 2026 can be submitted by both organizations and individuals. The following information and documents are required: The funding committee of the Szloma Albam Foundation decides on the allocation of project funds. The relevant […]
The arts open up worlds – opening up opportunities for education and participation together
The Arts Open Worlds program supports cultural, youth and educational institutions in implementing joint projects for children and young people in which they can discover the arts, culture, play and media. This strengthens their opportunities for education and participation. Strengthening the participation and educational opportunities of children and young people and focusing on their living […]
Social media marketing for creatives
How can good design be strategically placed in social media? In this workshop, you will get an overview of relevant platforms, content and planning tools – and develop creative ideas for your own social media campaign in a team. For anyone who wants to combine design with impact. Ursula Schreck taught marketing for several years […]
International Ceramics Symposium Römhild
From October 5 to October 31, 2026, the XIII International Ceramics Symposium “Metamorphosis – Ceramics through the ages” will be held in the town of Römhild in 2026. Conditions of participation: The number of participants is limited to a maximum of 8 artists. These will be selected from the applicants by an expert jury. For […]
Paper Print 2025 Bochum Graphics Fair
When and where? Paper Print 2025Bochum Graphics Fair Fri. 28.11. 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.Sat. 29.11. 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.Sun. 30.11. 11:00 am – 5:00 pm IBKK Design and Art CenterLohrheidestr. 5744866 Bochum ParticipationGraphic artists, graphic artists, photographers and gallery owners who present a high-quality offer are cordially invited to participate.Young artists are particularly […]
Individual legal and start-up advice – ONLINE
Proposal deadline EXTENDED: June 15th 2025 Calling all artists, curators, neighbors, and public art lovers! Terrain Exhibitions is rounding up participants for the latest installment of the Terrain Biennial! The Biennial is a grassroots public art festival that brings artists and neighbors together to put public art on the front lawns (and porches, windows, and […]
Fresh Air Sculpture 2026
Sunday June 14 – Sunday July 5, 2026 We are inviting applications from artists for our 2026 sculpture exhibition. Click the links in our bio for full details. Fresh Air Sculpture is an outdoor selling exhibition that has been operating for the last 30 years showing renowned national and international artists alongside emerging new talent. […]
Climate Art Collection
With its continous open-call concept the climate art collection aims to be inclusive towards all kinds of artists and art formats relating to climate change, everyone is welcome to contribute to the global collection. Please submit your artwork through the form on the website. If you face any challenges or want to add specific information, […]
Support program Art NOW!
Artists in the daycare center, shaping the future Democracy needs art. Children need art. Art is an indispensable social force. It opens up spaces for new ways of thinking and rethinking, creates understanding and invites people to marvel, question and explore the world. This enriches the educational environment of daycare centers in a special way. […]
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 pop-up store at Halle (Saale) main station
A store in Halle (Saale) main station will be vacant from 2025. As the owner, Deutsche Bahn would like to establish this store as a pop-up store with changing tenants from the creative industries. The store’s opening hours are not tied to the station’s core opening hours (Mon – Sun from 9:00 to 20:00) and […]