NordArt 2027 International Call for Artists | Apply by 31 October 2026
Open call overview
Kunstwerk Carlshütte, a nonprofit cultural initiative in Germany, is accepting worldwide applications for NordArt 2027. The exhibition will run from 5 June to 3 October 2027 at the historic iron foundry site in Büdelsdorf and is planned to present work by more than 200 selected artists.
Fields and submission materials
Applicants may select fields including painting, sculpture, installation and photography; video works are submitted by web link. Up to ten proposed works may be entered with title, year, technique and dimensions. A Word or PDF résumé is required. Artists wishing to develop or install work on site may select Artist in Residence and add a project description, preferred period and material needs.
How to apply and deadline
Applications are free. Online submission is preferred, while email and postal applications are also accepted. The deadline is 31 October 2026; postal applications must be postmarked by that date. Original works must not be sent.
Selection, exhibition terms and awards
Selected artists will be contacted by mid-February 2027, and the participant list is scheduled for 1 March. Artists pay transport costs to and from the venue; works are insured by NordArt from arrival through collection. No sales commission is charged. The NordArt Prize is €10,000 for one artist, and three Public Choice Awards are €1,000 each.
Official application page
This article is an overview. To avoid misunderstandings, please check all details on the official page.
Information checked on 5 October 2026.
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