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

Deadline Mon 15 Dec 2025

Berliner Künstlerprogramm des DAAD

The DAAD Artists-in-Berlin Program is one of the most renowned residency programs for international artists and cultural practitioners in the fields of visual arts, film, literature, and music & sound. Each year, awarding residencies in Berlin to around twenty outstanding cultural producers. The applications for the 2027 residency starts 15 Nov 2025 and closes 15 Dec 2025.

© DAAD © DAAD
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
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.

© Unsplash/Matthieu Comoy © Unsplash/Matthieu Comoy

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