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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 1 October 2026

    hcmf// and moers festival 

    Four UK-based musicians are invited to take part in an international workshop, residency and performance at hcmf// 2026, led by musician and visual artist Simon Rummel. Together with participants from across Europe, they will co-create new experimental music as part of XN, the collaboration between hcmf// and moers festival.

    XN hcmf moers Ausschreibung auf abstrakter Grafik © hcmf © hcmf

  • Deadline 12 October 2026

    Goethe-Institut: International Coproduction Fund

    International artists living and working outside Germany may apply for the International Coproduction Fund together with their artistic partners in Germany. Applications for collaborative projects in the fields of music/theatre/dance and interdisciplinary performance are welcome. 
     

    four red clad figures in a green field with a shetland sheep dog © Diana Rico, Colectiva 4Direcciones © Diana Rico, Colectiva 4Direcciones

  • 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

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