Organizer Information
BBA (Berlin Blue Art Gallery) began as an artist-run curatorial space in 2015, founded by artists Renata Kudlacek and Vishal Shah, who wanted to push the boundaries of how art is thought about rather than simply exhibit it. It was officially established as a gallery in 2017, and today BBA Gallery is committed to showcasing innovative work from local and international talents, bridging disciplines and perspectives through thought-provoking exhibitions, and represents multidisciplinary artists working across traditional and digital media. Based in Berlin, the gallery is recognised for its innovative, artist-led approach, bridging traditional and technological forms of expression and prioritizing the visibility of emerging and early-career artists on both local and international scales. The gallery's name, Berlin Blue Art, references Berlin Blue (Prussian Blue), the first modern pigment, invented in Berlin in 1706. Alongside its physical gallery programme, BBA runs BBA Prizes, a suite of international open-call competitions including the Artist Prize, Photography Prize, One Shot Award, and BBA 360.
Title & Description
BBA 360 — 3rd Edition (2026 Online Exhibition)
BBA 360 is BBA Prizes' fully digital, borderless art competition, open to artists and photographers worldwide. Entrants submit up to five images of their work online, with no shipping required and no size restrictions. BBA Gallery's directors will select 15 artists to feature in a curated Online Group Exhibition hosted via the BBA website in 2026/2027, with roughly 45 artworks total, alongside placement on Artsy (an online art marketplace) and promotion through BBA's social media and newsletters. The competition emphasizes storytelling, visual concept, and creative sensibility over formal training or exhibition history, and is explicitly framed as an accessible entry point into the BBA community regardless of prior background.
Categories
- Painting
- Digital
- Drawing
- Photography
- Mixed Media
- Printmaking
Eligibility
- Open to all artists and photographers, worldwide
- Applicants must be over 18 years old
- No restrictions based on age, gender, ethnicity, training, education, or nationality
- No restrictions on prior formal background, education, or exhibition history
- Artists cannot apply with artworks exclusively contracted with another gallery
- The artist must be the owner of the submitted work(s) and hold all moral and intellectual property rights
- Any form of visual art or photography is accepted (paintings, digital art, drawings, textile art, mixed media, etc.), with the exception of video and sculpture; it is recommended to upload only 2D work, not photographs of sculptural work
- Relatives of jury members, or artists already represented by BBA Gallery, cannot apply
Program Benefits & Awards
- Cash prize (amount not specified in the source) for the top winner
- A featured Artsy profile
- A spot in BBA's physical Group Exhibition at BBA Gallery in Berlin, 2026/2027
- 15 shortlisted artists are featured in the Online Group Exhibition, with approximately 45 artworks total shown
- Exposure via BBA's newsletter, social media channels, and collector community
- No shipping costs required, as the exhibition is fully digital
- Curation and production for the online exhibition is handled by BBA
Application Fee
€29, covering submission of up to 5 distinct artworks/images. Additional image credits can be purchased within the BBA App to submit more works. The fee is non-refundable; no invoices are issued, but a receipt is emailed after successful payment.
How to Apply?
Online Application
Key Dates
- Application Deadline: 3 August 2026
Location
Berlin, Germany
Additional Details
- Selection and curation are handled by BBA Gallery directors
- BBA reserves the right to reject applications deemed unsuitable for exhibition, including explicit or antagonizing content, at its discretion
- Applicants agree to be contacted by BBA and its sponsors before and during the exhibition regarding this and future opportunities, updates, and news
- For photography submissions specifically, photographers grant permission for images/photos taken during the opening and exhibition to be used for current and future promotion by the gallery and its partners
- Artists are advised they are responsible for protecting their own entries against third-party misuse (e.g. via metadata); BBA assumes no liability for such misuse
- BBA offers optional paid 1-to-1 portfolio consultations to help artists select which works to submit