Berlin Art Week, Berlin, Germany
This open call invites project holders from Berlin’s contemporary art scene to apply for a unique opportunity to participate in the Berlin Art Week festival program. The Featured section supplements the existing network of museums, galleries, and collections by offering one special project slot per edition. The aim is to enhance artistic quality and diversity by showcasing varied institutions, art forms, themes, and perspectives during the festival.
Eligibility
- Who Can Apply:
- Project groups, project spaces/initiatives, municipal art institutions, and other contemporary art organizations.
- Individual artists may apply only if they have an associated exhibition space.
- Exclusions:
- Purely commercial formats and projects with exhibition runs that begin before the festival week are not eligible.
- Programme Requirements:
- The contribution must be a contemporary art program starting during Berlin Art Week (10–14 SEP 2025) or a special program within the festival week, with opening events offered free of charge.
Application Details
- Application Period:
- Opens: 5 March 2025
- Closes: 31 May 2025 at 24:00
- Submission Requirements:
- Institution/Exhibition site name and a brief description
- Exhibition/Special Program details: title, opening date, duration, and a short concept note
- Contact details and authorized signatory information
- Image Material: 5–8 images (including images of the venue) provided via a separate download link sent by email to [email protected]
- Additional Notes:
- The online form saves progress only while it remains open; data is lost if the form is closed before submission.
- Submitted data is confidential and used solely for the evaluation process.
Selection Process
A newly appointed jury each year reviews the submissions and selects one project for the festival program. Previous jury compositions have included curators, directors, and arts professionals from notable institutions. Decisions are communicated via email without individual feedback.
Cooperation
Selected project holders become one-time partners for the festival. A cooperation contract with Kulturprojekte Berlin GmbH is signed, and the project is integrated into the official festival program with promotion across all Berlin Art Week communication channels.
