Short Description
Since 1999, Kunstwerk Carlshütte, a non-profit cultural initiative, has hosted NordArt, one of the largest contemporary art exhibitions in Europe. Held annually from June to October, NordArt features works by over 200 selected artists, both established and emerging, from around the world. The exhibition is reimagined each year, creating a monumental dialogue between individual artworks and the broader exhibition space.
NordArt celebrates diverse cultural perspectives and highlights the shared values across East and West, North and South. Each year, a specially curated focus project and various additional presentations – in collaboration with international curators, cultural institutions and embassies – offer deeper insights into current artistic perspectives of the world.
The exhibition is set within the impressive grounds of the historic Carlshütte iron foundry, comprising:
• 22,000 m² of indoor exhibition space
• 80,000 m² of sculpture park
• 400 m² ACO Wagenremise building
• Artists are responsible for transportation costs to and from the exhibition site, including international shipping. The official supporters’ logos are published in the catalogue, on the exhibition boards and the NordArt website.
• Artworks are insured by NordArt from the time of arrival until collection (end of October 2026).
• Installation will be carried out by the NordArt team unless otherwise agreed.
• Packaging materials will be stored and reused for return transport.
Sales and Commissions
NordArt is a non-profit exhibition.
• Artworks can be offered for sale.
• No commission is charged.
• Interested buyers will be referred directly to the artist.
• Sold works are collected by buyers after the exhibition ends.
NordArt Catalogue
All participating artists will be featured in the bilingual (German/English) NordArt catalogue (format: 29.7 x 21 cm), with one full page per artist.
Upon confirmation of participation, artists must send the required materials within 10 days via email or download link.
All artists will receive a free copy of the catalogue.
View examples from previous years on the NordArt website under Artists.
Submission Requirements
Step 1: Personal Information
• Fill in your contact details.
• Upload your artist resume (Word or PDF, max 1 MB).
• Optional: Upload articles, reviews or additional documents (Word or PDF, max 1 MB).
Step 2: Artistic Fields
• Select your field(s) of work (painting, sculpture, installation, photography, etc.).
• If you wish to develop or install your work on-site, select Artist in Residence and upload a project description (Word or PDF, max. 1 MB).
Include:
• Concept
• Desired timeframe
• Material needs
• Supporting visuals (photos/sketches) may be uploaded in Step 3.
Step 3: Artwork Submission
• Upload up to 10 images (JPG, GIF or PNG, max 1 MB each) of works proposed for NordArt.
• Provide title, year, technique, dimensions and other details.
• For video works, add a link in the Web link field.
How to Apply
Online Application
Program Benefits & Awards
NordArt Prize
• Value: €10,000
• Sponsored by Hans-Julius and Johanna Ahlmann
• Awarded annually to one artist
• Winner announced near the end of the exhibition and is invited to NordArt 2027
Public Choice Award
• Determined by visitor voting
• Three awards of €1,000 each
• Winners announced near the end of the exhibition and are invited to NordArt 2027
The Award Ceremony will take place at the opening of NordArt 2027
Entry Fee
None
Location
Rendsburg, Germany
Timeline
- Application Deadline: 31 October 2025
Website Link: https://www.nordart.de/en/artists
