Current Open Calls
OPEN CALL – Join us!
Our festival will take place from **December 10–13, 2026** at the **WUK Theaterquartier Halle** **”What We Care About”**. We’re looking for **people, artists, groups, organizations, and initiatives** who are interested in helping to shape the festival! 🎭 Theater · 🎶 Music · 💃 Dance · 🎨 Art · 📚 Readings · 💬 Talks · 🧑🎨 […]
“Interdisciplinary Work and Collaborative Artistic Production at Sinopale—An International Perspective on Participatory Art Production”
Online Lecture and Q&A on Friday, September 11, 2026, 4:00–5:30 p.m. via Zoom (de) Interdisciplinary Work and Collaborative Artistic Production at Sinopale—An International Perspective on Participatory Art Production Online Lecture with Prof. T. Melih Görgün during Berlin Art Week 2026 Prof. T. Melih Görgün is an artist, curator, and founder of Sinopale—the International Sinop Biennial, […]
Open Call: Flag Art for Dessau-Roßlau
A group of artists from Dessau is launching a project to decorate empty flagpoles with artistically designed flags. Applications are being accepted starting now through September 15. There is no specific theme, but the flags should convey a fresh, lively spirit. Please send your application via email to Application deadline: September 15, 2026
Open Call – Sympoiesis
AADK Spain invites artists and researchers to participate in this edition of its artist residency program, which aims to explore the concept of “Sympoiesis” generating the conditions for nature to express itself through associative processes, and recognizing the landscape, the land, and its elements as co-authors of the work. Participants can also understand sympoiesis as […]
Sootbörn Artists’ House
Every year, the Künstlerhaus Sootbörn in Hamburg organizes a series of exhibitions. Artists from all artistic disciplines can apply by submitting a concept for the exhibition space. The application period for the 2027 exhibition year runs from August 1 to September 15, 2026. Application deadline: September 15, 2026
Culture Empowers – Digital Information Sessions on the Application Process
On August 1, 2026, the final round of calls for proposals for this funding phase of “Culture Makes Us Strong. We Can Do Art” began. Starting immediately, applications for cultural education projects in the field of visual arts may be submitted through September 30, 2026. The earliest possible start date for the project period is […]
Funding opportunities from the NORD/LB Cultural Foundation
The NORD/LB Kulturstiftung sees the importance of art and culture in topics that may not be the focus of conventional cultural activities. For us, innovation and change to cope with social adaptation processes are the topics of tomorrow’s cultural work. The NORD/LB Cultural Foundation, founded on November 29, 2012, was established by Norddeutsche Landesbank. The […]
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 […]
Anonymous Drawings 2027
How does one’s own judgment change when one knows nothing about the artists’ names or backgrounds? How does one determine the value of a drawing when all works are offered at the same price? Where is the line between art and non-art? ANONYME ZEICHNER is an international exhibition project that explores these questions in practice. […]
CALL FOR ARTIST – ARTdeSUISSE Lucerne Fall Edition 2026
WARTdeSUISSE once again invites you to the beautiful Kornschütte in Lucerne’s Old Town!The sixth edition of the exhibition will take place from November 26 – 29, 2026. If you are interested in taking part in the exhibition, please download the registration form with all the conditions of participation from the attachment and complete it and […]
Open Call Video Art 2027 “Paths, Routes, Roads”
The EnzymKultur association invites artists to submit video works for a series of events in 2027 on the theme of paths, trails, streets.The selected works will be presented in unusual, everyday contexts – garages, gardens and cellars. EnzymKultur is thus building on previous projects such as ‘KammerPerformance’ and ‘gARTen’.We are looking for experimental, documentary, narrative […]
Open Call: Video Art 2027: Paths, Routes, Roads
EnzymKultur is planning a series of events on the theme of ‘Paths, Routes, Streets’ for 2027.As part of this series, we would like to present artistic video works and cordially invite artists to submit their work.The selected works will be shown in unusual, everyday contexts – garages, gardens and cellars.This builds on previous projects such […]
Erlebnis Kunst Foundation
You are submitting your application for financial support for your art education project before April 1, orbefore October 1 of that year Preferably via our application form or by email or to the mailing address:Stiftung Erlebnis KunstP.O. Box 09 0873009 Göppingen If you choose to send your application by mail, please do not send […]
Tipping Points: Leftist Art for the Future
Leftist ART for the Future! How do we counter a dystopian present—in the form of right-wing and authoritarian forces, a collapsing climate, isolation and fragmentation, and global militarization? Not only through leftist strategies, but also through leftist art! Leftist poster art and political graphics have a long tradition, whether it’s Käthe Kollwitz’s striking leaflets, seemingly […]
Ivica Sveta Residency Open Call
IVICA SVETA announces the call for applications for the second season of its residency program, which will take place from October 10 to 25, 2026. The residency offers a space for uninterrupted artistic work, 65 km from Belgrade, in the quiet village of Samoš. Set on the grounds of a renovated old farm, the residency […]
Open Call – Munich Creative Business Week: Public Space
Out of the studio, into the city. This open call invites all designers to engage with public space through creative ideas and reimagine it. Whether you’re an established company, a design studio, or an up-and-coming collective—what matters most is your vision. Submit your concept and turn Munich into a stage for your design. During mcbw […]
Online workshop artist profiles BBK homepage
Online workshop on September 2, 2026, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. via Zoom To become visible on the homepage of BBK Sachsen-Anhalt e.V., we would like to encourage you to design your profile. For the first steps, we will be offering an introductory workshop from March 2026. In this workshop, we will show you […]
Open Call: SPREEWALDATELIER 2027 “Open-Air Studio” in Lübbenau — Call for Entries for Sculptors and Cartoonists
We cordially invite you and look forward to receiving YOUR application for the “Open-Air Studio” in Lübbenau! In the heart of the Spreewald, in Lübbenau’s Old Town, a renowned artistic community of sculptors and caricaturists from Germany and abroad has been gathering for over 20 years. For one week, residents and visitors have the extraordinary […]
Who are you looking for? Creating a space for inspiration and reflection within the church
Since 2010, the ars LITURGICA initiative has been organizing artistic design competitions under the title ars LITURGICA. Each competition involves creating a design for a sacred object.In previous competitions, this has led to the creation of a Gospel book, a Lenten veil, and a processional cross for liturgical use, as well as a Nativity scene. […]
Symposium for a Sculptor with a Child
The Prösitz Artists’ Residency in Saxony is accepting applications for four-week residencies at the symposium between May and October 2027. It is open to female artists with child(ren) who work in sculpture, three-dimensional art, installation art, or object art. Application deadline: November 30, 2026
Mobile dome for loan in Halle (Saale)
This year, the cultural theme years of the city of Halle Saale are dedicated to the topic “stadt licht leben energie”. EVH and the Halle Planetarium are in charge of the event. This year, the organizers are offering a mobile dome for rent free of charge, and the projection technology will also be rented out. […]
Headwind 2026 – Fund against right-wing extremism
You defend democracy – we support your initiative!Right-wing extremists are gaining influence, democratic institutions are being delegitimized and anti-democratic ideologies are penetrating everyday life. Disinformation, conspiracy narratives and anti-Semitism are shaping public debates. Racism, devaluation and exclusion are a bitter reality for many people. In times of crisis, it becomes clear that democracy needs more […]
Mobility Grants – Exchange Between Sub-Saharan Africa and Europe
The mobility program connects artists and cultural professionals from all disciplines across Sub-Saharan Africa and Europe. It supports research trips, collaborative projects, residencies at cultural institutions, participation in festivals and cultural events, and professional development opportunities. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis each month. Submission deadline: June 15, 2027
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 […]
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
Rural regions committed to combating racism – join in now
The Foundation against Racism invites committed people from rural regions to implement projects, events and educational programs that are critical of racism locally. Initiatives are supported with advice, training courses, materials and networking opportunities. The aim is to strengthen democratic commitment and build sustainable structures against racism. Interested parties can participate on an ongoing basis. […]
Kompass funding for solo self-employed persons
As a solo self-employed person, you can get up to 90% of your training costs reimbursed with the COMPASS grant, for example for qualifications in digital marketing, social media or artificial intelligence. KOMPASS (Kompakte Hilfe für Solo-Selbstständige) is a funding program of the Federal Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs (BMAS), which is co-financed by […]
Artists wanted for exhibitions at the Paula women’s store
We are looking for artists who would like to exhibit their work in our women’s store. Thematic framework:We are interested in artistic positions that deal – in very different ways – with social issues, gender roles, diversity, solidarity or forms of resistance and empowerment. Who we are looking for: We offer: Interested?We look forward to […]
Pollock-Krasner Foundation
Application Guidelines The Foundation welcomes, throughout the year, applications from professional visual artists who are painters, sculptors, and/or artists who work on paper, including printmakers. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis: there are no deadlines. Grants are intended for a one-year period of time and the Foundation will review expenditures relating to an artist’s […]
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 […]
“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 […]
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 […]
Project funding from werkleitz (without deadline)
Project funding supports up to four film and media projects per year. Werkleitz provides them with technology free of charge (excluding insurance) for a maximum of 14 days. Requests for project funding can be submitted at any time by e-mail to info(at)werkleitz.de. In addition to the obligatory application form with technical data, the planned project […]