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Art Open Calls in Germany

Active grants, residencies, and exhibitions for artists in Germany.

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51 active opportunities linked to Germany — from local foundations to international programs accepting artists based in or targeting this region. Resolved from location fields, organizers, and verified metadata. Sign in free for interactive maps, AI search, and calendar integration.

Soundcinema Düsseldorf 2026COMPETITION

Soundcinema Düsseldorf 2026

Sonische Interferenzen e.V. / FFT Düsseldorf

Public presentation of selected works in an acoustic cinema format to a large audience, providing a platform to test psychoacoustic effects of multi-channel sound without visual narrative reliance.

Jul 31, 2026€100 - €750Dusseldorf, Germany
DOK Preview GermanyCOMPETITIONPartial Funding

DOK Preview Germany

DOK Leipzig / German Films

Pitching opportunity to over 80 international professionals. An exclusive showcase designed to launch major documentaries/animated docs into the international festival and distribution market, providing crucial exposure and networking opportunities.

Sep 3, 2026€10,000 post-production prizeLeipzig, Germany
Berliner Kompositionspreis 2026COMPETITION

Berliner Kompositionspreis 2026

Stiftung am Grunewald / Sonar Loft

Fully produced world premiere during the SONARLOFT concert at Kühlhaus Berlin, signaling mechanism to major European publishing houses, and exposure to high-level curators and critics.

Sep 15, 2026€5,000 primary endowment + two €1,000 secondary development prizesBerlin, Germany
German Design Award 2027COMPETITIONSelf-Funded

German Design Award 2027

German Design Council

Recognition across multiple disciplines, official label usage, targeted PR campaigns, and an invitation to the highly networked awards show in Frankfurt.

Sep 11, 2026No direct fundingFrankfurt am Main, Germany
General Project FundingGRANTPartial Funding

General Project Funding

Kulturstiftung des Bundes

Funding covers a maximum of 80% of total project costs, supporting innovative, international projects across all artistic fields, explicitly including New Media. This grant enables ambitious projects that require substantial financial backing and international collaboration.

Jul 31, 2026Min. €50,000 grantGermany (National)
Factory Berlin Creative MentoringFELLOWSHIPSelf-Funded

Factory Berlin Creative Mentoring

Factory Berlin

Mentoring from established gallerists, curators, and tech entrepreneurs, business networking, sales support, strategic marketing, and collaborative critiques, filling a crucial void often left by traditional fine arts education.

Sep 30, 2026No direct fundingBerlin, Germany / Online
Werkleitz — Project Funding for Film & Media ArtGRANTFully Funded

Werkleitz — Project Funding for Film & Media Art

Werkleitz Gesellschaft

Professional production equipment from Werkleitz at no rental charge.

Jul 31, 2026Free equipment loan up to 14 days (insurance excluded)Halle (Saale), Germany

FAQ

How is country matching done?

We combine physical venue location, organizer country, city references, and program eligibility (not just keyword searches in titles) to give you the most accurate pool.

Do I need to speak the local language of Germany?

In 90% of international programs, English is sufficient. If the organizers require local language skills, we list this clearly in the requirements section.

Do grants in Germany cover visa and travel costs?

This varies. Fully funded opportunities and residencies often cover travel expenses or provide travel grants, while others only fund local accommodation.

Can artists from any country apply to programs in Germany?

Most listed opportunities are open internationally. Any citizenship or residency restrictions are structured and highlighted on the program card.

Which art organizations in Germany are most active?

We aggregate programs from leading art academies, museums, private galleries, and non-profit spaces. You can filter by organization type in your dashboard.