For those who make quick decisions and those who dig deep!
Call for Entries for Members of the BBK from All Regional Associations
Format: 80 × 80 cm, canvas (stretcher bar thickness 20 mm)
Submission deadline: July 15, 2026
Submission of finished works: by August 14, 2026
Exhibition opening: September 18, 2026
Location: BBK Frankfurt Gallery, Hanauer Landstraße 89, 60314 Frankfurt am Main
As part of the project: “World Design Capital Frankfurt 2026”
Organizer: BBK Frankfurt
The exhibition is designed as a traveling exhibition.
Theme: Fundamental Rights, Articles 7, 12a, 15, 16, 17, 17a, 18, and 19
As part of the “World Design Capital Frankfurt 2026” project, the BBK Frankfurt is planning a major exhibition starting on September 18, 2026, that will explore Articles 1 through 19 of the German Basic Law—the fundamental rights. Each of these articles is to be interpreted through a standalone work of art. We are seeking 8 artists for the articles that have not yet been assigned (see above), each of whom will engage creatively, critically, poetically, or documentarily with one of these articles per design. In a phased call for submissions, artists affiliated with the BBK Frankfurt were initially given the opportunity to apply. In this round, five artists were selected whose submitted proposals were deemed successful. In the second phase of the call, open to artists nationwide, additional artists were included.
’s Goal: The exhibition aims to highlight the significance of fundamental rights for our contemporary society. How are dignity, freedom, equality, freedom of religion, freedom of expression, and the right to asylum reflected in art? How are perspectives on these rights changing in a pluralistic, digital, globalized world? At the same time, this project aims to highlight the international diversity of the BBK’s members, our solidarity and ability to network, the substantive seriousness of our artistic work, and our understanding of human rights and democracy. We also expressly welcome international perspectives from our multicultural members to highlight the global nature of the topic. Through our participation in the WDC Project 2026, we anticipate significant public visibility and broad media attention.
We look forward to collaborating with other regional associations that also wish to present the exhibition.
Formal requirements, submission, and assignment of topics:
The following articles of the German Basic Law are to be addressed:
7, 12a, 15, 16, 17, 17a, 18, and 19
- Format of each piece in the project: 80 × 80 cm (canvas)
- Techniques: Painting, mixed media, collage (no reliefs), photography,
printing techniques, and similar processes - Only submissions that are purely abstract or lack a concrete subject matter are not permitted.
- The content of the images should be essentially self-explanatory without additional explanation
. - An explanatory text (max. 1 A4 page) describing deeper thoughts and artistic
intentions must be submitted. This text will be used both as
exhibition commentary and for publications and catalogs.
Jury and Selection Process
A jury of experts consisting of two Frankfurt gallery owners, a lawyer, and an artist will select from
all submitted entries those that are compelling in terms of content and artistic merit
.
The jury’s decision is final; there is no right of appeal.
The jury members:
- Oliver Wittershagen, lawyer
- Andreas Greulich, art historian and gallery owner, Frankfurt
- Kirsten Leuenroth, gallery owner, Frankfurt
- Nadja Zweigler, art historian, artist, Frankfurt, Board Member of BBK Frankfurt
Terms and Conditions
- Eligible to participate: Members of the BBK nationwide
- Submit your designs and application to the BBK Frankfurt by July 15, 2026
- Selection is made by a jury.
- The finished works will be presented as part of the exhibition and, if applicable, documented in the
catalog. - By submitting their entry, participants agree to the terms and conditions listed above.
- The artists sign a contract agreeing to meet the deadline for completing their work
. Oil paintings must be sufficiently dry and ready for transport
. This is necessary to allow enough time for the exhibition and any press
and marketing activities.
Please don’t jeopardize the entire project by withdrawing!
Schedule - Start of the bidding process for Phase 3: June 25, 2026
- Submission deadline: July 15, 2026
- Jury decision: expected July 20–22, 2026
- Production phase: Summer 2026
- Submission of completed work: no later than August 14, 2026
- Exhibition opening: September 18, 2026
- Location: BBK Frankfurt Gallery, Hanauer Landstraße 89, 60314 Frankfurt am Main
- Next: Planned traveling exhibition “
” � Application
Please send your application, including the following documents, via email to:
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Required documents in 3 separate files:
- Artistic resume including name, address, contact information, email, phone number,
, and website - Project sketch, in square format (digital, e.g., 20 × 20 cm, JPG or PDF, max.
10 MB) - Description of the work (max. 1 A4 page) explaining the artistic concept and intention
File names must be formatted as follows:
Last name, first name, article of the Basic Law, type of content, e.g., Müller, Tabea,
§14, Explanation (or CV or Draft)
Submissions that do not meet these formal requirements cannot be considered
.
Application deadline: August 15, 2026