Organizer Information
Kunst.Ort.Rumpenheim e.V. is an artist-oriented cultural association based in Rumpenheim (Offenbach am Main, Germany). The organization operates within the context of the Rumpenheim Art Days and focuses on activating public space through contemporary art interventions. Its programming emphasizes site-specific artistic production in public environments, particularly within historically and ecologically sensitive landscapes such as Rumpenheim Palace Park, a protected natural and cultural heritage site dating back to the early 18th century.
The association is responsible for curating and organizing the KUNST.PARK RUMPENHEIM initiative, which has been running since 2024 and combines exhibition-making, public engagement, and an award-based competition structure. The 2026 edition expands the program by introducing three prize categories, reinforcing its commitment to supporting emerging and established artistic practices in temporary, site-responsive formats.
Title & Description
ART.PARK RUMPENHEIM 2026 – Open Call for Temporary Site-Specific Art Interventions and Awards
ART.PARK RUMPENHEIM 2026 invites artists to develop and present temporary, site-specific works within the Rumpenheim Palace Park during the Rumpenheim Art Days (18–20 September 2026). The program is focused on ephemeral, environmentally responsive, and conceptually driven artistic interventions that engage directly with the park’s natural, historical, and architectural context.
The initiative foregrounds artistic practices such as land art, sculptural installation, spatial interventions, light and ephemeral works, and other temporary forms that respond to outdoor conditions. Selected works will be installed throughout the park and publicly exhibited during the three-day art event, allowing direct engagement between artists, audiences, and the landscape.
A key feature of the program is its three-tier prize structure, awarded during the exhibition period. Works are evaluated on-site by a jury, with awards recognizing artistic quality and execution in relation to the specific context of Rumpenheim Palace Park.
Categories
- Land Art
- Sculpture (temporary/outdoor installation)
- Site-Specific Installation
- Environmental / Ecological Art
- Spatial Intervention
- Light Art
- Ephemeral and Temporary Art Practices
- Interdisciplinary Public Art Projects
Eligibility
The call is open to artists able to realize temporary outdoor installations. While no explicit nationality restriction is stated, the program is effectively open to a broad range of applicants capable of working within the logistical and environmental constraints of the site.
Applicants must be able to:
- Realize the proposed work on-site in Rumpenheim Palace Park
- Attend in person if selected as a prize winner
- The present work is consistent with the submitted application materials
Important restrictions:
- AI-generated visual application materials are strictly prohibited
- Works must comply with heritage and environmental protection regulations
- Installations must not damage trees, plants, or protected natural structures
- Selected works must be stable and safe for public interaction
Program Benefits & Awards
Selected artists benefit from:
- Exhibition of their work in Rumpenheim Palace Park during the 2026 Art Days
- Public exposure within a curated outdoor art festival context
- Inclusion in a juried competition with awards
Prizes:
- 1st Prize: €2,000 (donated by Dr. H. Mühl, Hanau)
- 2nd Prize: €1,000
- 3rd Prize: €500 (donated by Kunst.Ort.Rumpenheim e.V.)
Winners are selected from exhibiting artists based on the realized work during the event. Prize winners must be physically present to receive awards.
Application Fee
None
Application Requirements
- CV / Biography (maximum 1 page)
- Project description (maximum 1 page)
- Visual documentation (photographs or photomontages of the proposed work)
- No AI-generated images permitted
- No external website links allowed
Additional requirements:
- Completed application form (including personal details and concept description)
- Signed declaration confirming ownership and rights to the submitted work
- Confirmation of rights for reproduction and documentation use by the organizer
File naming format:
LastName_FirstName_ProjectName.pdf
How to Apply?
Applications must be submitted via email: kunstpark@kunst-ort-rumpenheim.de
Key Dates
- Application Deadline: 31 May 2026
- Exhibition Period: 18–20 September 2026
- Installation Period: 16–18 September 2026 (until 12:00 on 18 Sept)
- Dismantling Deadline: 21 September 2026
- Award Ceremony: 19 September 2026 (Saturday evening)
- Jury Evaluation: 19 September 2026
Location
Offenbach am Main – Rumpenheim, Germany
Additional Details
- The site is a protected heritage and ecological zone; strict installation rules apply
- No fixing into trees using nails, screws, or damaging methods is allowed
- Only approved, non-invasive mounting systems may be used
- Organizers do not provide technical support materials (bases, rigging, etc.)
- Travel and material costs are not reimbursed
- Selected artists are encouraged to be present during public opening days for engagement with visitors
- The jury’s decision is final and cannot be appealed
- Works may be excluded if safety or compliance conditions are not met