Open call for artists for the NordArt 2019

Kunstwerk Carlshütte is a non-profit cultural initiative that has been organizing the annual NordArt exhibition featuring about 200 selected artists from all over the world since 1999. As an internationally established forum for cultural education and exchange, NordArt has dedicated itself to the task of enhancing mutual understanding through the language of art. Year after year, the exhibition designed by chief curator Wolfgang Gramm has redefined itself, always setting new priorities. NordArt ranks among the largest exhibitions of contemporary art in Europe. The vast halls of the historic iron foundry serve as its stage, with their 22,000 square meters of floor space and the adjacent 80,000 square meters large sculpture park. The art works, in interaction with the industrial architecture's impressive scenery, develop their own unique atmosphere, taking visitors on an incomparable world trip through art. 

Each year NordArt focusses on a country with its own pavilion and cooperates with embassies, cultural institutions and curators from different countries. Specifically appointed artists and special projects have become another permanent fixture within NordArt. 

For an impression of the exhibition site visit the virtual tour. 

Application for Participation: 

The deadline for applications is 30 November 2018

The application for participation in the NordArt is preferably online.

Alternatively, applications can be submitted by post or by e-mail.

There are no registration fees. 

Online application

1. Fill out text fields with personal data and upload artist resume (Word or PDF file, max 1MB).

2. Additional material (optional): texts, articles, reviews (Word or PDF file, max 1MB).

3. Select field (painting, sculpture, installation, photo, etc.). Multiple selection possible.

If you are also applying for the NordArt symposium in May, please select „yes“ and upload the description of the project (Word or PDF file, max 1MB). Find below information about the NordArt symposium.

4. Upload images of artworks, which could be shown at NordArt: up to 10 files (1 MB max single file, formats: JPG, GIF, PNG, PDF), fill text fields with information. Field „web link“: link for video work or image file. 

The recording of data through this form takes place at the explicit request of the artist and serves the exclusive purpose of establishing contact between the artist and NordArt. The European Union's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) applies to all further processing of the data.

After the „submit“ a confirmation of entry and information is sent to your email address automatically. 

Alternative: application documents by post or by email:

1. Application form (.docx)

2. Artist resume (curriculum vitae) and additional material (optional)

3. Photos of approx. 10 art works which could be shown at NordArt. Please label all photos with the title, year of origin, technique, and size. Optional documents: own catalogues. Exhibits for NordArt can be marked in the catalogue. Please do not send any originals. The return of application documents is not possible. 

Please send the documents by 30 November 2018 at the latest (postmark). 

Postal Address: Kunstwerk Carlshütte, NordArt office, Am Ahlmannkai, 24782 Büdelsdorf, Germany 

Email: application@kunstwerk-carlshuette.de