Current Open Calls
Art on advertising pillars in Cologne
An artistic competition has been announced for the design of Cologne’s art pillars from March 2025 to the end of February 2026. This is aimed exclusively at artists from the fields of fine art, artistic photography and urban art. Art designs are being sought for the creation of an all-round billboard for the “27 Cologne […]
Promotion fund int. Cooperation projects fine arts/ Goethe Institute
The Goethe-Institut is launching a new project fund to promote international cooperation projects in the field of visual arts and thus the global networking of creative artists even more strongly in the future. From March 1, 2021, artists, curators and art mediators from Germany and abroad can apply together with their project ideas for the […]
Project funding Visual arts project fund
With the Visual Arts Project Fund, the Goethe-Institut supports the international networking of artists from Germany and around the world. It promotes projects that engage in artistic and curatorial cooperation across national and continental borders. The fund thus offers the opportunity to work on cross-border discourses and research issues in complex and supra-regional projects and […]
The Arctic Circle
Artist and scientist led, The Arctic Circle is an annual expeditionary residency program. Established in 2009, The Arctic Circle brings together international artists of all disciplines, scientists, architects, and educators who collectively explore the high-Arctic Svalbard Archipelago and Arctic Ocean aboard a specially outfitted expedition vessel. The Arctic Circle provides a shared experience for its […]
“Illustren Advent” – Advent market for graphics and illustration in Halle
We organize the “Illustren Advent” our Advent market for graphics and illustration in Halle and would be delighted if you would exhibit with us. The data are as follows: If you are interested or have any questions, please contact us by e-mail: The illustrious team: Franz Gabriel Walther, Danilo Pockrandt and Ulrike Basner Deadline […]
Application for the Advent gallery at hr. butcher kiosk
THE KIOSK, THE CHRISTMAS COOKIE As every year in December, the kiosk on Reileck becomes a Christmas cookie. From December 6 to 23, 2024, passers-by can purchase beautiful, selected products to admire and purchase in the Christmas kiosk. If you would also like to apply as an exhibitor for the Christmas cookie, please send us […]
No end to the road: Rethinking the cultural landscape – Fellowship in Witten
Do you see the digitalization of the cultural scene as more than just a livestream from the theater? Do you want to experiment with new media formats? Network with other artists and cultural professionals? And work with them to create experiential spaces for new post-digital forms of expression? Then come to Witten in 2025 as […]
Open Call: Cultural education an oasis of resonance?
Approaches and limits of the world relationship The Akademie der Kulturellen Bildung des Bundes und des Landes NRW is hosting the annual conference of the kubi-online knowledge platform in Remscheid from March 17 – 18, 2025. We look forward to receiving submissions for contributions in various formats and cross-cutting topics. Based on impulses from the […]
Course work database 2024
The BBK Saxony-Anhalt has been operating the “Visual Arts Database Saxony-Anhalt” since 2017. It publishes catalogs raisonnés and lists of estates of female visual artists with a connection to Saxony-Anhalt. The work database informs the public – including curators and researchers, for example – about the life’s work of individual female artists and reflects the […]
Museum makes you strong
For applications for project funding from the German Museums Association as part of the funding initiative “Kultur macht stark. Alliances for Education” (2023 – 2027) of the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF). The aim of the project is to introduce children and young people between the ages of 5 and 18, who have […]
Rednitzhembach: Artwork for the center island of the new traffic circle on state road 2409
The following are involved in the new traffic circle– Staatl. Building Authority Nuremberg– District of Roth– Municipality of Rednitzhembach Extension with a work of art: in spring 2025 The following conditions have been imposed by the State Building authority:Safety and ease of traffic must be guaranteed: The artist must procure the materials. The costs for […]
Course work database 2024
The BBK Saxony-Anhalt has been operating the “Visual Arts Database Saxony-Anhalt” since 2017. It publishes catalogs raisonnés and lists of estates of female visual artists with a connection to Saxony-Anhalt. The work database informs the public – including curators and researchers, for example – about the life’s work of individual female artists and reflects the […]
Workshop MATERNAL FANTASIES in Halle
Participatory performance and regional network meeting on art and parenthoodon 13. November 2024 von 10:00 bis 16:00 Uhr A hybrid event organized by the Berufsverband Bildender Künstler Sachsen-Anhalt e.V. and Dornrosa e.V. Halle. For artists who have children, the art world is full of structural hurdles. Parenthood and freelancing are difficult to reconcile and this […]
Special edition of the German Medal Art Society
The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Medaillenkunst e. V. invites all artists to explore the theme of “RESONANCES” in the medium of the art medal. Everything is possible, from decorative to politically and socially critical to purely abstract pictorial inventions. The decisive factor is a reference to current conditions, symptoms and consequences of “resonances” in all their […]
Advent in the Schwemme
Registration for creative stands with home-made items: We look back together on an eventful year and look forward to exchanging ideas and enjoying a hot drink or two with you! The event is free of charge – registration is not necessary. But we are very happy to hear about it! Location: An der Schwemme […]
Open Call 2025: Residence for the Lichtenberg Studios
The residency project gives international artists, but also artists living in Berlin, the opportunity to live and work in a very interesting former East Berlin district and to gain their first impressions of Berlin and its art scenes. With a stay of usually one month, there is enough time for both. The project is primarily […]
Courses offered by the Saxony-Anhalt Media Authority
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 person’s age. For 23 years, the Media Competence Center […]
CuxPaperArt25: “VISION PAPER”
CuxPaperArt25: “VISION PAPER” – Call for entries A paper art exhibition with French participation at Schloss Ritzebüttel Cuxhaven from July 27 to October 12, 2025. The City of Cuxhaven, represented by the Mayor of Cuxhaven, is organizing an exhibition with paper as an artistic medium for the second time in 2025. Artists from Brittany are […]
Otto Ditscher Prize 2025 for book illustration
Every four years, the Rhein-Pfalz district awards the Otto Ditscher Prize for outstanding achievements in the field of book illustration. The prize is endowed with EUR 7,500. In addition, a prize of EUR 1,500 will be awarded to book illustrators under the age of 40. The illustrations to be submitted must deal with one of […]
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. The owner, Deutsche Bahn, would like to establish this store as a pop-up store with changing tenants from the creative industries. The monthly net cold rent is around €800, but is negotiable. The store’s opening hours are also not tied to the station’s […]