Artistic works for the exhibition at the 11th Berlin Circus Festival
(30.07.25- 10.08.2025)
We are looking for artists to present their artworks or create site-specific works during the international Berlin Circus Festival at Tempelhofer Feld.
The festival offers a platform for encounters between contemporary circus and visual arts. In an open-air exhibition, you will have the opportunity and support to present your artistic work to over 11,000 visitors in an extraordinary setting between the circus tent and the grandstand and become part of the festival family.
We are looking for artworks of all genres, such as sculpture, performance(no circus acts), painting or photography, which can be installed outdoors on the festival grounds.
Do you have an artistic work or a concept for a site-specific work that you would like to present at the festival site?
Then send your complete application with the application form (see below) and become part of the Berlin Circus Festival 2025!
TIME SPACE
- Exhibition: 30.7. – 10.08.2025
- Opening of the exhibition: 30.07.2025
- Set-up: 25.07. – 28.07. (also possible earlier)
- Dismantling + return transport: 11.+12.08.2025
CBF SEARCHES
- Artists who would like to become part of the Berlin Circus Festival 2025
- Works of art that can be installed outdoors (sculpture, installation, painting, photography, etc.)
- Artworks that refer to the terms ‘city’, ‘circus’, ‘body’ or ‘encounter’
CBF OFFERS
- an extraordinary exhibition opportunity as part of an international festival against the backdrop of Tempelhofer Feld in Berlin
- an artist:inside fee of 350,- EUR
- If necessary, assistance with art transportation (by arrangement)
- Catering during set-up and dismantling
- High visibility with over 11,000 festival visitors
- Promotion of the artists and their work on our website, Instagram and flyers
- Photographic documentation of the exhibition for further use
- Tickets for the 11th Berlin Circus Festival (1 day ticket free, additional discounted tickets available)
APPLICATION
- completed + signed application form (Google Doc)
- 1-4 illustrations of the work (by e-mail or as a download link)
Please note the following specifications of the images:
- Naming: Your name + photo credits
- Resolution: 300 dpi (min. 200 dpi, or quality sufficient for an approx. A4 print)
Please submit your application in full and observe the above specifications. Unfortunately, incomplete applications cannot be considered. The decision on participation will be announced by 03.06.2025. With your participation, you guarantee that you will be responsible for setting up and dismantling your own work on site on the dates mentioned (in coordination with the curators). With your application, you agree that the texts and images provided may be used for advertising and communication purposes within the framework of the Berlin Circus Festival.
Application deadline: April 27, 2025