Open Calls

Explore a curated selection of exciting international and national open calls, including competitions, prizes, exhibitions, awards, residencies, grants, and more. These opportunities are perfect for artists, creators, translators, and makers looking to get involved in inspiring global programmes and elevate their work.

If you’d like to see your opportunity featured, we’d be delighted to hear from you!Simply send us an email at info-london@goethe.de.

Our listings are regularly updated.
 

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Current Open Calls

  • Application deadline 19 April 2026

    Karriere Quantum

    Are you interested in learning about new technologies? Are you curious to find out what your career in the emerging field of quantum research and applications could look like? Do you want to improve your German or find out more about studying in Germany? Our current registration for Riga will be between 12 and 18 July 2026. The application deadline is the 19 April 2026. Please note: As part of the application process you will have to create a short application video!

    Karriere Quantum © Karriere Quantum © Karriere Quantum

  • Application deadline 7 June 2026

    “THE WONDERS OF THE POSSIBLE”

    Between October and November 2026 in Cagliari, at Spazio DOMOSC – Open Scena Concept, the thirteenth edition of the International Festival of Theatre, Art and New Technologies “The Wonders of the Possible” (LMDP)will take place. The LMDP Festival supports the development and experimentation of new creative, theatrical and artistic languages through new technologies, with a programme including performances, shows, installations, workshops and conferences. The Festival offers participation opportunities to Italian and international artists, including emerging companies and/or under-35 artists, inviting them to submit their project by 7 June 2026.

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  • No specific deadline

    The Arts Infopoint UK Initiative

    Arts Infopoint UK is a pilot initiative to support the arts sector with information on practical issues relating to artist mobility. The project will look at ways to provide support for international artists visiting the UK as well as venues or companies in the UK who want to invite an international artist or company to perform here.

    The Arts Infopoint UK initiative © The Arts Infopoint UK initiative © The Arts Infopoint UK initiative

  • No specific deadline

    Goethe-Institut Worldwide: Arts funding and residencies

    The Goethe-Institut promotes culture and the arts in every discipline. We provide funding to enable professional as well as newcomer and amateur artists, whether in groups or individually, to carry out residencies and projects in Germany or abroad. 
     

    A colourful art room, with paintings and graffiti © Unsplash/Matthieu Comoy © Unsplash/Matthieu Comoy