Open Calls for Artists in Germany

Find open calls, exhibitions, grants, and residencies for photographers and visual artists in Germany. Browse and apply today.

April 8, 2026 · Free

Group exhibition of female artists at Munich Art Gallery in the Kunstareal. Contemporary art beyond gender clichés.

April 17, 2026 · Free

German youth contest ages 10-18. Documentary photo stories. "Be you. Be seen. Be heard." Teams welcome.

May 3, 2026 · €30–€50

Theme: Escapism. 11th edition. €8,000 total prizes. Series and individual submissions. 50% student discount.

May 3, 2026 · €10

Three-month residency in northern Germany (Oct-Dec 2026). €1,000/month stipend. Five visual artists selected.

June 27, 2026 · €25

International competition with 24 categories. Winners exhibited at ERSTERERSTER Gallery Berlin.

March 15, 2026 · €25

Festival seeking projects exploring 'unstable presence' through direct contact with reality.

March 18, 2026 · €20

Exclusive art fair spot at Discovery Art Fair Cologne at the New & Abstract booth. Abstract and contemporary art.

March 30, 2026 · €59

International photography prize. First prize: solo exhibition at BBA Gallery Berlin in 2027 and Artsy profile.

March 31, 2026 · €5–€15

Exploring intricate webs of connections from intimate relationships to global systems. Group exhibition in Berlin.

March 31, 2026 · Free

Nature photography for European residents. Winners published in EuroNatur magazine and 2027 wall calendar.

March 31, 2026 · €225

7th edition of the international instant art expo for Polaroid and Fuji Instax. Three-day exhibition in Bonn.

March 31, 2026 · Free

Annual group exhibition since 2013. Painting, sculpture, photography, film, and more. Two Berlin venues.