Organizer Information
Kunstwerk Carlshütte is a non-profit cultural initiative based in Büdelsdorf, Germany, known for its work in contemporary art and cultural programming. Since 1999, it has organized NordArt, an annual international contemporary art exhibition presenting works by more than 200 selected artists from around the world. The exhibition takes place at the historic Carlshütte iron foundry and its surrounding sculpture park, creating an expansive setting for contemporary artistic practices. NordArt also collaborates with international curators, cultural institutions, and embassies on special projects.
Title & Description
NordArt 2027
NordArt 2027 – International Call for Artists invites artists from around the world to submit works for the 2027 edition of one of Europe's major annual contemporary art exhibitions. The exhibition explores diverse cultural perspectives and connections between different regions, with artworks presented in dialogue with the monumental industrial architecture and outdoor spaces of the Carlshütte site.
NordArt 2027 will take place across 22,000 m² of indoor exhibition space, an 80,000 m² sculpture park, and the 400 m² ACO Wagenremise. Artists may also propose projects developed or installed specifically on site through the Artist in Residence option.
Categories
The call is open to a broad range of contemporary artistic disciplines, including:
- Visual Art
- Painting
- Sculpture
- Installation Art
- Photography
- Video Art
- Site-specific Art
- Other contemporary artistic fields
Eligibility
The call is international and open to artists from around the world. Both established and emerging artists are eligible to apply. Applicants may submit existing artworks for consideration or, where appropriate, propose an on-site project through the Artist in Residence option.
Program Benefits & Awards
Selected artists will exhibit their work at NordArt 2027 and receive significant international visibility through the exhibition and its promotional materials.
Benefits include:
- Exhibition in a major international contemporary art exhibition
- Inclusion in the official bilingual German/English NordArt catalogue
- One full catalogue page dedicated to each participating artist
- Free copy of the catalogue
- Artwork insurance from arrival until collection
- Installation support by the NordArt team, unless otherwise agreed
- Opportunity to sell artworks directly to interested buyers
- No sales commission charged by NordArt
- Selected artists may be considered for the €10,000 NordArt Prize
- Three €1,000 Public Choice Awards
- Award winners are invited to participate in NordArt 2028
Artists are responsible for transportation costs to and from the exhibition, including international shipping.
Application Fee
None
How to Apply?
Online Application
Key Dates
- Application Deadline: 31 October 2026
- Jury review: By mid-February 2027
- Selected artists contacted: By the end of February 2027
- Selected artists published online: 1 March 2027
- Artwork delivery deadline: 16 April 2027
- Exhibition: 5 June – 3 October 2027
- Opening hours: Tuesday–Sunday, 11 am–7 pm
- NordArt 2028 Award Ceremony: At the opening of NordArt 2028
Location
Büdelsdorf, Germany
Additional Details
The professional jury includes curators, artists, an art historian, and members of the supervisory board. Due to the large number of applications, unsuccessful applicants will not receive individual notifications.
Selected artists must provide catalogue materials within 10 days of confirmation. NordArt insures artworks from their arrival until collection after the exhibition. Artists should note that submitted application materials are not returned.