Current Open Calls
Online workshop artist profiles BBK homepage
Online workshop on June 3, 2026 from 2 p.m. to 4 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 – FILE NOT FOUND
FILE NOT FOUND – Protect archives. Defend democracy. is a collaborative project bringing together archivists, artists, and scholars to develop strategies for resilient, accessible, and diverse archival practices. At its core lies a central question: How can the archive itself become a site of resistance? Archives, as repositories of cultural memory and knowledge, are increasingly […]
Project funding, publication funding and funding for catalogs raisonnés 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. The foundation supports artistic […]
Open Call: Artwork for Feminist Solic Calendar 2027
Who would have expected this? We are opening our DM’s and looking for new FLINTA* Artists for the 2027 Solicalender! All you have to do:⭐ Send us some of your artwork⭐ Make sure that your potential artwork could be digitized⭐ Meet the deadline of June 10 We are super excited about your input and look […]
Open product workshop
Wed, June 10, 2026, 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. Are you excited about your semester project and want to turn it into a real product? Have you had an idea in your drawer for a long time? Are you in the middle of developing a product but are currently stuck? Do you simply want to […]
Open Call for brau.ART Dessau
brau.ART is an annual curated exhibition of contemporary art in Dessau-Roßlau, which is organized by the brau.ART e. V. art association. From September 11 to 27, 2026, the show is already entering its 17th round and will once again take place within the walls of the Alte Schultheißbrauerei (subject to planning permission). Artists in the […]
Call for Applications: Weissenhof Fine Arts Program
The postgraduate course “Meisterschüler/in im Weißenhof-Programm der Bildenden Kunst” at the Stuttgart State Academy of Art and Design is aimed at selected, particularly talented artists with a master’s or diploma degree whose last practical art degree was completed no more than three years ago and who would like to implement a specific project within the […]
Online information event for further training in the management of estates and collections
In the fields of: Visual arts, design, architecture, literature, music Online information event on further training: March 27, 2026, 5.00 – 6.00 p.m. Dates of the workshop: Thu to Sat, June 11 – 13, 2026, full day in Berlin, Fri, June 26, 2026, online panel 3 p.m. – 6 p.m. (Registration at: ) Registration deadline: […]
Artificial Imagination
A growing archive of video works about creativity and artificial intelligence. An open call dedicated to video works exploring the relationship between human creativity and artificial intelligence. Artists, filmmakers and digital creators are invited to submit moving image works reflecting on how AI is transforming the production of images, ideas and narratives.Selected works will be […]
International research laboratory for artists
The art-lab 2026/2027 brings together around 30 artists from diverse contexts and disciplines for two two-week phases of research and exchange in Mexico City and Cologne.In collaboration with international experts from art and academia the thematic field “Syncretism & Ambiguity – Beyond the Binary” will be explored.+++The art-lab brings together around 30 artists from diverse […]
OPEN CALL 800 m2 – OPEN SPACE
Organizer: Kunstverein ReutlingenExhibition venue: Kunstverein Reutlingen, Wandel-Hallen (1st floor), Eberhardstraße 14, 72764 ReutlingenExhibition period: 14 March – 18 July 2027Vernissage 14 March / 5 pm This open call is aimed at artists or groups of artists who meet three conditions:1. You currently use a residence and/or studio within Germany (this must apply to all participants […]
Promotion of the Upper Lusatia-Lower Silesia cultural region
Applications for the year 2027 must be submitted electronically. You can access the online application and information about the application process via the Int website This applies to applications for institutional funding, project funding and applications for investment funding. The application deadline for funding applications to the Upper Lusatia-Lower Silesia Cultural Region for the 2027 […]
Light art festival “Fürther Glanzlichter”
Since 2018, the Fürth Highlights in late autumn have conjured up a very special glow in the cloverleaf city and have long since become a shining highlight in the calendar of events. November has a very special significance for Fürth: this is the month in which the city was first mentioned in a document over […]
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 […]
Spaces of Culture 2026
With the “Spaces of Culture 2026” call, the European network EUNIC is supporting projects that strengthen cultural relations in sub-Saharan Africa. The program, which is funded by Creative Europe, supports contemporary and innovative projects in various cultural and social areas that are geared towards cooperation and exchange. The focus is on projects that implement key […]
OPEN CALL: 43rd Kassel Documentary Film and Video Festival
All filmmakers, artists, distributors, producers, gallery owners, universities and institutions are now invited to submit current works and projects for the 43rd Kassel Documentary Film and Video Festival. The entire film program and the works in the Monitoring exhibition will be selected from all submissions. All installations in the Monitoring exhibition compete for the Golden […]
Symposium of the DGPh in cooperation with the Moritzburg Art Museum Halle (Saale) June 25-26, 2026 | National Academy of Sciences Leopoldina, Halle (Saale)
On the occasion of the exhibition Helga Paris. Houses and Faces. Hall 1983-85 (Kunstmuseum Moritzburg, Halle (Saale), from 11.6.2026) and as a continuation of the first two symposia on East German photography(Long Time, No See, 2022 and Securing Heritage to Shape the Future, 2024), the ’89+ group of the German Photographic Association once again invites […]
re:natura #06 – Hexapoda
Not two, not four, but six limbs move in rhythm, scatter in chaos, march in unity. With antennae raised and wings poised, the insect world teems with sound, form, and ingenuity. For re:natura #06 – Hexapoda, we invite you to explore the vast and varied realm of insects through sound. Hexapoda – the scientific term […]
Wells Art Contemporary 2026 (UK)
Wells Art Contemporary is an international competition showcasing innovative visual art across all genres. Established in 2012 and open to artists worldwide, WAC offers a unique opportunity to exhibit in the magnificent setting of Wells Cathedral – often described as “the most poetic of the English cathedrals” and the first Gothic cathedral in England. This […]
OPEN CALL: IMPRINT – contemporary art fair
!! Application Fee: £35.00 for first submission, £5.00 per application thereafter. Imprint, a new contemporary art fair from the team behind Woolwich Contemporary Print Fair, launches its International Artist Open Call – offering artists the opportunity to present work within a curated exhibition at RHS Lawrence Hall, Westminster – a landmark Art Deco space in […]
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 […]
Art auction on the occasion of the HOFKUNSTNACHT’26 of the Lions Club
This year, the 5th HofKunstNacht of the Lions Club Halle an der Saale will take place in September 2026 in the Neue Residenz, Domstr. 5, 06108 Halle. 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 […]
Open Call 2027: Program for the Art Pavilion & New Gallery
A society that is no longer able to interpret and understand the systems surrounding it suffers a kind of shock that causes ever-growing sections of society to take refuge in conservative and restrictive patterns. Misogyny as a power-stabilizing practice is one of many symptoms of volatile times. The feeling of a loss of control, staged […]
Open Call: Artwork for Feminist Solic Calendar 2027
Kunstpavillon & Neue Galerie, Innsbruck Eine Gesellschaft, die nicht mehr dazu in der Lage ist, die sie umgebenden Systeme zu deuten und zu verstehen, erleidet eine Art Schockzustand, der stetig wachsende Teile der Gesellschaft in konservative und restriktive Muster flüchten lässt. Misogynie als machtstabilisierende Praxis ist eines von vielen Symptomen volatiler Zeiten. Das Gefühl eines […]
German-Czech Future Fund
The German-Czech Future Fund supports projects by individuals or organizations from the Czech Republic and Germany that contribute to greater understanding between Germans and Czechs. The prerequisite for funding is a project partner from the other country. The cultural funding area supports events such as festivals, concerts, theater, dance and film performances as well as […]
OPEN CALL: DOCK Leipzig
XR-projects, documentary & animated film This year, we will celebrate the 69th DOK Leipzig edition from 26 October to 1 November 2026. Our call for films is now open and we’re looking forward to receiving your latest documentary and animated films! Film EntriesUntil July 1, you may apply with animated or documentary films of any […]
OPEN CALL: Film submissions for exground filmfest 39
exground filmfest in Wiesbaden is one of Germany’s most important film festivals for international, independent productions. exground filmfest is an important meeting place for guests from the film and press industry. Many (debut) films by now world-renowned directors had their German or European premieres in Wiesbaden. To name just a few from recent years: 9 […]
Submit XR works for DOK Neuland 2026
Our public XR exhibition DOK Neuland opens its doors during our festival week (this year 26.10.-1.11.) and presents selected international XR works with free admission. Artistic contributions can be submitted for DOK Neuland 2026 until July 1 – whether VR experiences or installations, 360° films, media- or web-based art, participatory films, multimedia installations, apps, games […]
Neurodiversity in dialog
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, […]
Workshop: Employment hybridity in the creative industries
Mon, July 1, 2026, 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. Many self-employed people in the creative industries not only work in a clearly defined professional field, but also move between different activities, projects and sources of income. This so-called employment hybridity can open up freedom – but also brings challenges. In this workshop, we will talk […]
Open Call: Goldstücke 2025 – Light art festival in Gelsenkirchen
The Open Call for the Goldstücke 2025 light art festival is open! The motto of this year’s edition is “Active Positive”, inspired by the concept of “Open Form” by architect Oskar Hansen. We want to promote a shared, optimistic commitment to our built environment and encourage participation and dialog through light art. Whether individual light […]
Project funding from the Ostdeutsche Sparkassenstiftung
The Ostdeutsche Sparkassenstiftung supports committed people as well as art and cultural institutions in order to sustainably strengthen cultural life in Brandenburg, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Saxony and Saxony-Anhalt. We support projects in the fields of visual arts, music, literature, performing arts, cultural education, museums and monument preservation. Interested parties can submit an application for funding until July […]
THE FEMALE GAZE 2/026
Dear artists, We would like to take this opportunity to wish you a healthy, creative and powerful 2026. After the successful exhibition project “THE FEMALE VIEW” in 2013 at the Isernhagenhof, the kunstverein burgwedel-isernhagen is starting a new exhibition project and would like to introduce you to our project “THE FEMALE VIEW 2/026” and invite […]
Workshop week Lüben
From July 1 to 12, 2027, the village of Lüben will once again become an international place where art is created, perspectives meet and dialogues grow. Professional artists and students from the fields of painting, sculpture, photography & video, installation and performance can now apply to take part. We look forward to publishing the call […]
Prolongation of the tender for the exhibition Basic rights BBK Frankfurt
“THE BASIC RIGHTS – 19 POSITIONS ON ARTICLES 1-19 OF THE BASIC LAW” Exhibition invitation for members of the BBK of all regional associations Format: 80 × 80 cm, canvas (stretcher frame thickness 20mm)Closing date for entries: 22 May 2026Submission of finished works: by 14 August 2026Start of exhibition: 18 September 2026Venue: BBK Frankfurt Gallery, […]
Superbrick Factory of the Bauhaus Dessau Foundation
We need your help! Fancy an art project where you can not only watch, but also lend a hand? For the Bauhaus anniversary “An die Substanz. Bauhaus Dessau 100”, we are bringing the Danish artist group @superflexstudio to Dessau – and we need YOU! What we do:Together, we produce so-called “superbricks” – pink clay bricks […]
Open Call – Invitation to the exhibition “Das Original einzigARTig” as part of the “Festival der Moderne” in Magdeburg
We hereby invite you to participate in two thematic exhibitions (“Antlitz – Kunst oder künstlich?” and “Quo vadis?”), which will take place as part of the “Festival of Modernism” from May – October 2027 in the Himmelreich Gallery in Magdeburg.Further information on the content and its artistic challenge will be explained below. Conditions of participation […]
OPEN CALL: Gallery Kungerkiez – Group exhibition October 2026
IN MOTIONMovement is one of the most central themes in our lives. Movement can refer to inner processes, to personal change. But it can also refer to the passage of time, to the connection between past, present and future. To the changing seasons or to the interplay of the elements in nature. Movement can make […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Open Call of the art market Leipzig Art Days
The annual art market is the final highlight of the Leipzig Art Days. Artists from Leipzig and beyond have been presenting their works here since 2020. In addition to classic painting, you will find illustrations, graphics, photography, jewelry, textile prints, comics and much more… there are no limits to art here! In 2026, the Leipzig […]
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 […]
For rent: Lithography studio (lithography)
We rent the stone printing studio on the 2nd floor, 83 m2, flooded with light. It is fully equipped with different sized printing presses, tables, sanding trough with sand/water system, lithographic stones, rollers, sand, chemicals, etc. Unfortunately, the institution that runs it currently has too few committed people, but it would be nice and important […]