Open Calls
WAYS – Fair and sustainable international partnerships
Many cultural institutions in Germany are now increasingly working with international partners. There is a growing demand to make these partnerships fairer and more sustainable. In addition to joint artistic work, it is becoming increasingly important to enter into a dialog about different expectations, interests and decision-making processes. How, for example, do German and international […]
Open Call: HELMUTBeing brave / courageous
In 2026, we are dedicating our exhibition program to the theme of courage and the question of how we can remain strong together, show solidarity and stand our ground against repression in politically difficult times. We are looking for artistic positions in all media that deal with courage, cohesion and empowerment – whether painting, photography, […]
Open Call: The art of climate communication
How do I win people over to climate protection? The climate crisis is the biggest challenge of our time – and yet many people feel powerless to prevent it. How can we address the issue of global warming without overwhelming people? How can we reach people, touch them and motivate them to act? Climate communication […]
Open Call – FEAR – LESS – HOPE
FEAR – LESS – HOPE is a traveling exhibition and exchange project organized by Tsvetaeva Centre at the University of Freiburg in collaboration with DELPHI_space (Freiburg) and partner institutions in Armenia, such as HayArt Centre At the intersection of emotional and philosophical reflection, socio-political analysis, and imagination, the project invites artists and cultural practitioners to […]
OPEN CALL | AiR Green
AiR Green and Norwegian Textile Artists (NTK) announces an artist-in-residence opportunity for artists whose work relates to textile media. The residency is at Søndre Green farm in Noresund, at the foot of the Norefjell mountain range in Krødsherad Municipality, Buskerud County, Norway. With this residency, NTK aims to create an arena for concentration and in-depth […]
OPEN CALL | Half Wind, Half Still
Explores the concept of “unfinished” as both a creative ethic and generative strategy. Rather than being seen as a flaw, the unfinished reflects a deeper understanding of artistic practice- not as a fixed endpoint, but as an open, evolving process.Situated in the tension between movement and stillness, artistic creation oscillates, resists, and continuously transforms. “Unfinished” […]
Q18: Open Call for artists
Artistic dialog in space – site-specific, dialogical artistic intervention in interior spaces The Quartier am Hafen invites artists and artist groups to submit concepts for site- and dialog-related artistic work at Q18. Q18 is the exhibition space of the Atelierhaus and is located on the first floor. We are looking for a joint project in […]
OPEN CALL “DATING ALIENS”
This year, we’re launching an OPEN CALL to connect with two new artistic positions. Under the theme DATING ALIENS, we’ll be landing at PARALLEL VIENNA (September 10-14, 2025), and we’re inviting you to shape the space with us in a collaborative exhibition. 💚 Good to know.– You’re welcome to apply either individually or as a […]
paper positions vienna
The second edition of paper positions vienna is hosted from 13 – 16 November 2025 in the impressive halls of the Semper Depot (Studio Building of the Academy of Fine Arts Vienna), located in the heart of Vienna, Lehárgasse 8, 1060 Vienna. paper positions is the only art fair at which the participating galleries present […]
Collateral Exhibitions – The Kochi Biennale Foundation Collateral Exhibitions
These exhibitions will be independently conceptualized and executed by the applicants during the Biennale period (December 2025 to March 2026). An independent, international jury will review the proposals and select the participants. Please note that group exhibitions are preferred. For eligibility criteria, participation fee and more details, please see the link in bio. To apply, […]
Woman creates space
FRAU* schafft Raum is a hybrid of a place of remembrance and an art space. The artistic presentation will focus on the topic of “femicide” in connection with the history of the site. Artists* are invited to submit exhibition concepts that fit thematically into this framework. Exhibitions dealing with femicide, violence against women*, women*’s rights […]
2026 Summer Exhibition
Applications are run through our SlideRoom portal. Notification of acceptance will occur within 90 days of the application due date. Accepted applicants will have 7 days to commit to the exhibition. Review Process Applicantsare evaluated by our Co-Directors – Eve, Bowie, and Jeff – and our Director of Artistic Programming, Will. Artists are selected based […]
Artist Books for Dublin Art Book Fair 2025
The artist book section at Dublin Art Book Fair (DABF) features books made by contemporary artists, designers, art writers, and others, who experiment with the medium of the book and its potential for artistic expression. Each year, DABF hosts an impressive selection of exceptional artist books, both printed and hand-made. The artist books received through […]
Terrain Biennial 2025 Project Proposals
Proposal deadline EXTENDED: June 15th 2025 Calling all artists, curators, neighbors, and public art lovers! Terrain Exhibitions is rounding up participants for the latest installment of the Terrain Biennial! The Biennial is a grassroots public art festival that brings artists and neighbors together to put public art on the front lawns (and porches, windows, and […]
MALPAÍS OPEN CALL 2025
Malpaís launches an open call for visual artists interested in developing and presenting a new production project in our space in Barcelona. Grant: €1000 for production + €1000 artist feeKey dates:– Application deadline: June 15, 2025– Results: June 30, 2025– Exhibition: December 2025 / January 2026To apply: send a single PDF (portfolio + CV) to […]
International Open Call for Women Artists Worldwide – for Arts to Hearts Magazine
Application deadline: June 20, 2025
Burgshop goes BURG!
For the annual exhibition from 12.07.25 – 13.07.25, the Burgshop will open its container doors on the Campus Design at Neuwerk. Apply now with your product or object for the collection. All criteria and conditions that your product should fulfill can be found in the menu under “Application”. Deadline for the application is 22.06.25. To […]
Workshop: From the idea to the business model
Do you already have a business idea? In this workshop, it will become a structured business model and thus the starting point for your company.The Business Model Canvas will help you with this. Using a fixed framework and clear guiding questions, you will structure and visualize the idea and analyze the various aspects of a […]
Workshop: What am I worth to myself? Price and fee calculation for designers
What is the price of my service? And how do I determine it? How do I avoid the pitfalls of “too high” and “too low”? What costs do I need to take into account? What can I do to communicate my price confidently and position myself well for negotiations with potential clients? This workshop is […]
Call for Artists for the Malta Biennale 2026
Financial support: Guidelines and Regulations Budget Artists are to include a detailed budget breakdown with their application. Location of the Malta Biennale call for artistsThe Malta Biennale will celebrate its second edition in the spring of 2026, and will be held in various locations across the Maltese archipelago. Malta isnotably a country that has been […]