Media Arts
Prix Ars Electronica Open Call
The Prix Ars Electronica is the world’s most traditional and prestigious media art competition, offering the Golden Nica award and cash prizes of up to 10,000 euros per category. Winning works will be showcased at the Ars Electronica Festival, held from September 3–7, 2025, in Linz, Austria. The competition is open to innovative projects in […]
Hanna Nagel Prize
Brief Description: The Hanna Nagel Prize, established in 1998, supports female visual artists aged 40 and over in the Karlsruhe administrative district. It recognizes their artistic achievements and honors Hanna Nagel, a key figure of the “New Objectivity” movement. The award includes a cash prize, an exhibition, and a catalog publication. Information and Application Details: […]
Peripheral ARTeries Competition
Peripheral ARTeries invites artists worldwide to participate in its 20th edition art competition, aimed at showcasing contemporary artistic trends and fostering collaborative networking. The competition encourages innovation and creativity across multiple fine arts disciplines, emphasizing works that challenge traditional perspectives and engage the larger community. Information & Application Details: Deadline: March 30, 2025 Application […]
U.S.-Japan Creative Artists Program
Description: The U.S.-Japan Creative Artists Program offers U.S. artists a unique opportunity to live and work in Japan for a 3-5 month residency, promoting cultural exchange and providing support for artistic exploration. This program is designed for contemporary and traditional artists from diverse backgrounds who wish to develop their work in Japan and engage with […]
Festival Curation for transmediale
transmediale e.V. invites applications for the position of festival curator for the 2026 edition. The curator will be responsible for developing the festival’s concept, theme, and program, focusing on the intersection of art, technology, science, society, and politics. The festival aims to foster critical reflection on art and digital culture, bringing together artists, researchers, and […]
ZK/U Residency Program Open Call
Brief Description: ZK/U (Zentrum für Kunst und Urbanistik) is an independent, artist-led residency and project space in Berlin. It offers a multidisciplinary residency program for artists, researchers, activists, and professionals working with urban dynamics. The residency fosters collaboration, dialogue, and experimentation in an environment that blends artistic and academic inquiry. Eligibility: Open to individuals from […]
All About Photo Awards
The All About Photo Awards 2025 – The Mind’s Eye celebrates its 10th edition, inviting photographers worldwide to showcase their creative talent. Winners receive $5,000 in cash awards, global recognition, extensive press coverage, and publication opportunities. The competition aims to propel photographers into the spotlight, offering a platform to elevate their careers. Information and […]
Pact Zollverein Residency
Running all year round since 2002, the residency programme is at the heart of PACT Zollverein’s day to day work. Open to professional artists from home and abroad who work in the areas of dance, performance, media arts or music and closely linked to PACT’s two other core strands of activity in presenting work and […]
Internationale Photoszene Köln
Open Call for artists and collectives Once again, Internationale Photoszene Köln issues an Open Call which will culminate in a group exhibition for the Photoszene Festival in May 2025 in Cologne. Application deadline: January 31, 2025 Internationale Photoszene Köln is issuing an Open Call on the theme of “Feelings & Photography”. The search is on […]