Current Open Calls
Open Call: Exhibition “Das ferne Land” for BBK members at Kunstraum Halle e.V.
Kunstraum Halle e.V. invites BBK members outside of Halle (Saale) to participate in the joint exhibition Das ferne Land. The aim is to present the artistic potential of the region and to offer a platform for exchange and networking among artists. Works from all genres of the visual arts – from painting to sculpture and […]
Open Call on the topic of ‘Commons’ – the need
das Bedürfnis is issuing an Open Call for 2025: Commons are resources, such as public space, water, air or knowledge, that are appropriated, managed and used in a shared, self-organized and needs-oriented process. In line with the city of Halle’s cultural theme year “Coming, Going, Staying – Halle, City of Bridges”, we at Das Bedürfnis […]
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 […]
CO.Pilot – Mentoring program at the Designhaus Halle
As part of the “BURG Potentials” funding project, a new round of the CO.Pilot mentoring program will start in February 2025. Applications are open to self-employed people and start-up teams from the design industry based in Saxony-Anhalt. Mentors – experts in their field – share their experience, provide advice on solving specific issues and accompany […]
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 […]
Climate Art Collection
With its continous open-call concept the climate art collection aims to be inclusive towards all kinds of artists and art formats relating to climate change, everyone is welcome to contribute to the global collection. Please submit your artwork through the form on the website. If you face any challenges or want to add specific information, […]
Ostdeutsche Sparkassenstiftung: Project funding
As part of the Federal Cultural Foundation’s general project funding, artists can apply for funding for projects in the artistic fields of visual and performing arts, literature, music, dance, film, photography, architecture or new media. Funding is available for large, innovative projects in an international context. The application amount must be at least 50,000 euros […]
ortung 14 – Schwabach Art Days under the sign of gold
loc. 14: August 9 to 24, 2025 In spring 2024, the Schwabach gold beating craft was included in the Bavarian State Register of Intangible Cultural Heritage. The art biennial ortung is building on this tradition and is organizing the art days under the motto “In the sign of gold”. What started as a regional event […]
Workshop series of the Designhaus Halle
A varied program with workshops and consultations awaits you! Register now and secure your place: look forward to seeing you! Your Designhaus team
Federal Cultural Foundation: General project funding
As part of the Federal Cultural Foundation’s general project funding, artists can apply for funding for projects in the artistic fields of visual and performing arts, literature, music, dance, film, photography, architecture or new media. Funding is available for large, innovative projects in an international context. The application amount must be at least 50,000 euros […]
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 […]
Call for proposals ‘Rose meets art’ – 2025
“Rose meets art” at the Europa-Rosarium Sangerhausen… From 26.06. – 10.08.2025, the largest rose collection in the world will be the backdrop for the large outdoor art exhibition “Rose meets Art” for the 6th time. The connection between the rose and art runs like a red thread through the over 120-year history of the Europa-Rosarium… […]
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 […]