Organizer Information

The art-cube – Raum für zeitgenössische Kunst e.V. is an art association based in the Hanseatic city of Greifswald, Germany. They manage CUBIC, a unique architectural sculpture that doubles as a transparent exhibition space, bringing contemporary art directly into the urban fabric of the city.

Title & Description

CUBIC Exhibition 2026.

CUBIC is a 2.20m cube sculpture located on Karl-Marx-Platz, visible through four glass panels of varying sizes. The association is seeking artistic positions for an exhibition period between September and October 2026. The call prioritizes sculptural, conceptual, and site-specific works that utilize the unique spatial perspectives of the cube to engage the public in an innovative way.

Categories

Sculpture, Installation, Site-Specific Art, Conceptual Art, New Media (noting power constraints).

Eligibility

  • Disciplines: Open to artists from all disciplines.
  • Focus: Projects should provide exciting spatial perspectives and current social or artistic references.
  • Site Constraints: The interior measures precisely 2.20 m x 2.20 m x 2.20 m.
  • Technical Note: Electricity is only available from dusk until approximately 23:00.

Program Benefits and Awards

  • Exhibition Opportunity: A solo or featured project in a high-visibility public art space.
  • Opening Event: The exhibition may launch during the Greifswald Culture Night on September 11, 2026.
  • Financial Support:
    • €200 expense allowance.
    • Travel and accommodation costs covered.
    • Material costs reimbursed up to €100.

Fees

  • Application Fee: None mentioned.

Application Requirements

All materials must be combined into a single PDF (max 10 MB):

  1. Project Outline (Max 2 pages): Includes working title, description, and sketches/photos of the spatial concept.
  2. Work Samples (Max 5 pages): Showcasing 5–10 illustrations of previous artistic work.
  3. Artist CV (1 page): Biography and list of previous exhibitions/projects.

How to Apply?

Submit the PDF document via email to bewerbung.cubic@gmx.de. Use this address for any queries regarding the art cube data sheet.

Key Dates

  • Submission Deadline: May 24, 2026 (23:59).
  • Results Announcement: June 2026.
  • Exhibition Period: September – October 2026.
  • Opening: September 11, 2026.

Location

Germany, Greifswald (Karl-Marx-Platz).

Additional Details

CUBIC is situated near the main railway station, ensuring high pedestrian traffic. Because the work is viewed through glass panels, artists must consider reflections, lighting, and how the work translates from day to night given the specific electrical schedule.

Website Link: art-cube Greifswald