Open Call for the 13th International Winter Campus - BBK - Sachsen-Anhalt e.V.

Overview

The Artists’ Town of Kalbe, an innovative project in the Altmark region (Saxony-Anhalt), awards grants for artist residencies. Over a period of four weeks, national and international artists from all disciplines are invited to participate in a "social sculpture" in Kalbe and to contribute their own project ideas, in line with Joseph Beuys’ concept.

Fellowship Benefits

• Free Housing for Scholarship Recipients
• Temporary, unique studios and workspaces
• Basic supply of materials, tools, and technical equipment
• Travel and visa expense allowance (max. total of €300 for travel expenses + max. €100 for visa expenses) exclusively for international scholarship recipients traveling directly to Kalbe from abroad
• Mentorship from a Kalbe resident during the residency

Scholarship Recipient Responsibilities

• Participation in weekly studio tours featuring artist talks and presentations of their own work
• The artist’s presence throughout the entire residency
• Opportunity to organize further program activities (e.g., exhibition, performance, concert, reading, workshop)

Requirements

This call for proposals is intended for national and international artists, collectives, and students from all disciplines, with no age restrictions.

Application Documents to be Submitted

• A fully completed application form, including a project proposal (see website)
• Resume
• Portfolio with a maximum of 10 works (no originals)
• Letter of recommendation, if applicable
• A copy of a current certificate of enrollment, if applicable

Key Dates

• Application deadline: December 14, 2026