The Kulturstiftung des Bundes, a public entity of the German federation, receives funding applications twice a year for projects in all artistic fields: visual arts, performing arts, literature, music, dance, cinema, photography, architecture or new media. The funding line is intended for broad and innovative projects in an international context. The total amount of the investment is around 50,000 euros. At least 20% of self-funded or third-party funds must be secured at the time of application. More details can be found on the link to the program's official website.

The Vichy International Film Festival opens a call for the second edition of the festival "Un Brin de Court", aimed at amateur and professional directors. The event will take place between November 15 and 22, 2026, at the Backstep theater in Vichy, as well as in other department rooms in Allier. The Francophonie will be in the spotlight in this edition. Conditions of the international competition: films made after January 1, 2024, with a duration between 1 and 3 minutes (including all credits), suitable for all audiences, in French language or subtitled in French; accepted genres - fiction, drama, comedy (documentaries and animated films are not accepted); No film can be withdrawn after confirmation of selection. Two categories to choose from: Free Theme and Required Theme: "Resistance". Between 20 and 30 films will be selected for each category of the competition, based on the following criteria: direction, script, interpretation, image and sound. Submitted films may be selected for non-competitive programming. In case of selection, the film must be sent in HD mp4 or .mov quality by email or by WeTransfer to viff03200@gmail., before 15/10/2026. Jury and audience awards for each category. The trophy will be sent by mail in case of absence of the director at the festival.

The Internationale Werkstattwoche Lüben was established in 1991 after German reunification in order to promote understanding and rapprochement between people from the East and the West. Over the years, the week-long event has stimulated the exchange of ideas, experiences and mutual understanding among participants. The Internationale Werkstattwoche is organized every two years by the Kulturverein Wittingen. The artists meet in a rural environment, where they receive accommodation and food. The event provides dialogues and exhibitions of works in a network of small spaces. Registration forms for the Lüben Art Symposium Workshop Week 2027 for international artists (painting/sculpture/photography and video/installation/performance) and students are available at www.werkstattwoche.art. For more information, visit the residence's website.

The fourth edition of the Prix Art & Environment, created by the Fonds de dotation Lee Ufan Arles and the Maison Guerlain, opens a call for artists of any combined artistic practice, with no limit of age, nationality or background. The institutions wish to develop a creative space that allows conceptual, semantic and aesthetic bridges between the work of young creators and that of Lee Ufan. The award is sensitive to strong projects that offer a new vision of our relationship with modernity, as well as to long-term work related to nature, the environment and materials. The artist's curriculum should preferably present a solo exhibition, and one or several group exhibitions. Interviews will be held with the shortlisted in early October 2026. The jury will be chaired by the artist Lee Ufan (composition available in the regulation). Prize: 2,000 euros per month during residency; six- to eight-week support program (in early 2027) with Lee Ufan Arles; production space in the center of the Arles region; meetings with people and institutions relevant to the realization of the project (artists, curators and international and regional actors); accommodation. The residency will be followed by an exhibition of the work carried out with a minimum duration of two months from July to September 2027, on the occasion of Rencontres de la Photographie d'Arles, in one of Lee Ufan Arles' spaces. The award ceremony will be held between mid-October and mid-November 2026. The winner undertakes to attend the award ceremony at the Maison Guerlain in Paris. Detailed information in the regulation.

The Emsländische Landschaft e. V. offers, in 2027, an artist residency scholarship for visual artists, focusing on the regions of Emsland and Grafschaft Bentheim, in Germany, close to the border with the Netherlands. The central theme is "Wendepunkte an der Grenze – Turning Points on the Border: Changes in the coexistence between Germans and Dutch". The project is expected to address border issues, especially in the Emsland and Grafschaft Bentheim region. Professional visual artists (painting/graphic arts, photography, digital art, performance, sculpture, interdisciplinary formats) who have completed a higher education course in the area or candidates who, even without a university degree, have demonstrated exceptional performance due to their talent and artistic development, can apply. Both individuals and collectives can apply. There is no age restriction. The proposal must be relevant, with a creative and innovative approach to the theme, and the capacity for intercultural dialogue: Projects that promote exchange between cultures and reflections on cross-border coexistence are valued. A work phase is planned on site and to delve deeper into the region with a total duration of three months, which can be freely organized, including in the form of short stays, in the period between 01/01/2027 and 30/06/2027. By prior agreement, it is possible to spend the three-month period, in whole or in part, on site. The scholarship is worth 9,000,- EUR. In addition, there is a budget available for the production of the exhibition and the catalogue. For more information, visit the program's official website or contact the organization for specific details on eligibility and the application process.

The 35th edition of the Festival International du Court Métrage d'Animation "Les Nuits Magiques" will take place from December 9 to 15, 2026, in Bordeaux and other locations in the Gironde department. School screenings will take place from December 1 to 18, 2026. The festival aims to show the richness and diversity of animation cinema from all over the world in its different techniques. Conditions: Animated films produced from 2024 onwards, in DCP or HD digital file formats, not exceeding 24 minutes. Music clips, episodes of television series, films using artificial intelligence are not accepted. Foreign films can compete as long as they do not contain dialogue, are dubbed or already subtitled in French. Various cash prizes will be awarded during the competition sessions. The regulation and the registration form are available on the festival's website. The list of selected films will be available on the website in mid-September.

Kometa Fellows 2026 is a support program of the French independent outlet Kometa, aimed at financing authorial projects of reportage, documentary photography and writing. In this first edition, six projects will be selected, each awarded €10,000, for field investigations on two themes: disinformation (mechanisms, impacts, and coping strategies) and the Gulf region (Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman, Yemen, Iraq, and Iran), addressed beyond stereotypes. Independent journalists, documentary photographers, photojournalists and writers, of any nationality, age or country of residence, can apply. Individual or duo projects are accepted, including those already started, as long as they do not have confirmed editorial funding. Applications submitted by companies, agencies or newsrooms, or completed works, are not eligible. Each selected project will receive €10,000 gross, awarded in the form of an advance on copyrights, to fund the development of the proposal. The scholarship holders will also have editorial monitoring by the Kometa team during the execution of the project. The application must be made online and include, in PDF format: note of intent (1 page), detailed presentation of the project (up to 5 pages), schedule, budget, curriculum (up to 2 pages) and three to five representative works (or portfolio, in the case of photographers). Registration through the https://tally.so/r/J9XxMK platform.

The CINÉOPEN Festival – Animated Short Film Competition 2026, organized by the Ciné-Club Jacques Becker, aims to promote animation cinema in all its technical and geographical diversity. The 6th edition of the festival will take place in Pontarlier, France, from October 12 to 25, 2026, and the competitive sessions will be held on October 17 and 18, 2026. The call is aimed at professional animation short films, lasting between 2 and 20 minutes, made in any frame-by-frame animation technique, completed between January 1, 2025 and July 31, 2026 and submitted for the first time to the festival. Term papers are not eligible. The works must be in French or have French subtitles, and each director can submit a maximum of two films. Registration is free and must be done primarily through the Short Film Depot platform or by email. Display formats: DCP 2 and 4K, H264. Awards: Pont d'Or (€1,000), High School Students' Award (€500), Audience Award (€300) and Young People's Award (€200), as well as special mentions without financial endowment. The selected films receive accreditation valid for the entire festival, but travel, accommodation and food expenses are the responsibility of the guests. The application dossier must include the film for viewing, technical information and materials requested by the registration platform, as well as photographs and documents necessary for dissemination and selection.

Through the Helmut Schmidt Program, the DAAD awards scholarships for Master's courses in the field of Public Policy and Good Governance in Germany. The main objective of the program is the training of leaders and professionals who, upon returning to their countries of origin, contribute to the democratic improvement of public management. In this context, young people with strong social and political engagement are sought. In addition to completing a degree at the time of application, it is necessary to have excellent academic performance and good knowledge of German or English. Those selected receive a monthly scholarship worth 992 euros, airfare assistance, health insurance and a 4-month German preparatory course in Germany. Some of the universities that offer this scholarship: Universität Magdeburg | Peace and Conflict Studies (in English, 4 semesters). Universität Passau | Development Studies (in English, 4 semesters). Universität Duisburg-Essen | Master of Development and Governance (2 semesters). Willy Brandt School of Public Policy at the University of Erfurt | Master of Public Policy (MPP) (course in English, 4 semesters). Hochschule Osnabrück | Management in Non-Profit Organisations (in German, 4 semesters). Universität Passau | Master of Governance and Public Policy (in English and German, 4 semesters. Universität Potsdam | Master of Public Management (MPM) (in English, 2 semesters). For more information and how to apply, visit the program's website.

The BBA annually offers several open calls for exhibitions and awards to visual artists and photographers from around the world. This is another international open call from the BBA Gallery Berlin. In 2026 BBA is launching the open call for an online exhibition, BBA 360. Anyone over the age of 18 can apply, and all gender identities and nationalities are welcome. Each artist can submit up to 5 works per entry. Any form of art except video and sculpture are accepted. Any skill level, all themes and subjects are welcome. It is not necessary to send the works. The entire process is done digitally, just register in a simple way through the gallery's website. This opportunity is Ideal for artists seeking international visibility and a way to be a part of the BBA community. BBA directors will select 15 artists for an online group exhibition in 2026 where approximately 45 artworks will be presented. In addition, your work will be exhibited on Artsy (the leading online art marketplace) and promoted on social media and BBA Prizes and Curated BBA Gallery newsletters. For more information on how to apply and other details about the institution, awards, sales policy of works, exhibitions held, etc., visit the gallery's official website.

DOK Short n' Sweet is a short film presentation that focuses on the financing and distribution of short documentaries, animated documentaries, and animated films. The 10th edition will take place in Leipzig at the beginning of October 2026 in the context of the 69th Leipzig International Festival for Documentaries and Animated Films. Selected filmmakers will have the opportunity to present their projects to a panel of international buyers, programmers, and distributors. Each presentation lasts 7 minutes, divided into 3 minutes to present the idea and 4 minutes to answer the panel questions. In addition, project teams have the opportunity to meet one-on-one with panel members to gather feedback and network. The program also includes a special workshop before the festival to help project teams prepare for the performance and connect with each other. DOK Short n' Sweet is looking for short film projects at different stages of production, with a maximum duration of 30 minutes, in all forms of documentary and animation. Applications must be made in English through the form available on the website, without charging a fee. For more information, visit the festival's website.

Founded in 1961, Amnesty International is an independent NGO that works for the defense of human rights around the world and organizes, annually, the Festival Au Cinéma pour les Droits Humains that celebrates human rights through the power of cinema. In March 2027, cinephiles and human rights defenders will gather to discover engaged and inspiring films in Provence, the Côte d'Azur Alps, Corsica, southern Occitanie, and the departments of Drôme and Ardèche. The festival seeks films that address one or several human rights issues connected to any Amnesty International campaign, such as: freedom of expression, women's rights, children's rights, refugee and migrant rights, discrimination, impunity, the death penalty, among others. To participate in the selection, it is necessary to send a link to the e-mail: acdhamnesty@gmail.com. Short and feature films are accepted in the categories: fiction and documentary. The film must contain French subtitles or be spoken in French. The audience award is awarded at the end of the festival.

FINECAA is an animated film festival dedicated to new narratives/new technologies that promotes animated short films for their creativity and capacity for renewal of the genre through script writing, artistic and technical aspects, and for incorporating sociological and cultural developments (expressions of diversity, ecology, inclusion). These new types of writing are designated "NEF Animation" by industry professionals. Technological advances, associated with immersion and interactivity, constitute vectors for the renewal of audiovisual and cinematographic experiences in the universe of animation. The 4th edition of the festival will take place from October 10 to 11, 2026. Individuals or legal entities (companies, schools, institutions, agencies, etc.) that have produced or co-produced a short film using animation techniques and integrating new technologies/new expressions can apply. Short films of up to 30 minutes in length (including credits), produced after March 1, 2025, of all genres, are accepted, as long as they respect the theme of new technologies/new expressions. Films with dialogue must have a subtitle file in .srt format in the language of the film. A director can submit several films, but only 1 can be selected. Check exhibition formats in the regulation. Jury and Audience Prizes worth at least 250 euros. The films selected in competition may be part of the "Best of FINECAA" program, which will be presented at partner festivals. The submission of a film and participation in the Festival presupposes full acceptance of the conditions contained in the regulations.

Doctoral candidates in Germany and abroad are eligible to apply (prerequisite: studies in history, history of religion, historical theology or other historical science; minimum degree: Master's degree, state examination, diploma, ecclesiastical examination). At the start of the scholarship, applicants must have already been working on their projects for a maximum of 3 years. As a non-university research institution, the Institute does not conduct examinations and does not award academic degrees. Theses are completed under the responsibility of the respective supervisor at the home university. During the duration of the fellowship, a person from IEG's academic staff is available to advise doctoral candidates on academic matters. Scholarship value, currently: 1,350 euros. For more information about the selection process and online registration, visit the program's website.

Registration is open for an artistic residency focused on research on the relations between art, psychiatry and society, promoted by the Françoise Association for contemporary work in society in partnership with the Cité internationale des arts, in Paris. The program offers an interdisciplinary research environment for artists interested in developing projects that dialogue with themes such as vulnerability, memory, care, and mental health, with curatorial and professional support throughout the residency. The residency will be held from January 5 to March 26, 2027, at the Cité internationale des arts – Marais, in Paris, France. Artists of any nationality, with no age limit, active in any artistic discipline, at an intermediate or advanced stage of their career, who demonstrate fluency in French or English and a proven interest in the interfaces between art and psychic care, can apply. The selection will take into account the originality and relevance of the proposed research project. Benefits include accommodation in a furnished studio-residence, a stipend of € 1,000 net per month, personalized professional support, four to six work sessions with Albertine de Galbert, networking activities, coverage of international transport to and from the United States. The application dossier must be sent in a single PDF file (maximum 15 MB) to residence@francoiseartmemo.fr and include: CV (up to 2 pages), portfolio of projects carried out or in progress (up to 10 pages), letter of intent (up to 2 pages), explaining the relevance of the residency for the research in development, and a letter of recommendation from an institution or curator.

The Talents Contemporains – La Terre – Abbaye de Pontigny competition, promoted by the François Schneider Foundation, supports visual artists through the acquisition and dissemination of contemporary works of art inspired by the theme "Earth". This first edition is dedicated exclusively to sculptures and installations for outdoor spaces, which will become part of the Foundation's collection and will be exhibited in the gardens of the Abbey of Pontigny, contributing to the creation of the future art center dedicated to the theme of the Earth. The program will be held in Pontigny, France, with selection in 2026 and opening of the exhibition of the award-winning works in spring 2027. Professional artists or collectives of artists, of legal age, of any nationality, with proven performance in the visual arts, can participate. Applications must present a single existing work, unpublished in the contest, related to the theme of Earth. Only sculptures and installations for outdoor environments are accepted, permanent, sustainable and technically suitable for long-term exhibition. The dossier can be submitted in French or English. The selected artists will receive €15,000 for the acquisition of a unique work or €8,000 for sculptures in a numbered edition. The award-winning works will be part of the permanent collection of the François Schneider Foundation and will be exhibited to the public in the gardens of the Abbey of Pontigny. The application dossier must be sent exclusively through the online platform and include: signed application form, identity document, resume, portfolio, note of intent about the work, detailed technical sheet, 3 to 5 images of the work and, optionally, presentation video. Information in the regulation.

The Martell Foundation is accepting applications for its "Creation & Transitions" residency program, aimed at designers, artists, architects, curators, writers, researchers in the humanities and social sciences and other creative professionals. The program supports research, experimentation, production, and writing/curatorial projects that address contemporary challenges, especially related to ecological and social transitions, stimulating interdisciplinary approaches and the connection between creation, territory, and innovation. The residencies will be held at the Martell Foundation in Cognac, France, between the fall of 2026 and 2027, in three modalities: research and experimentation (6 to 8 weeks), production (2 to 6 weeks), and writing and curatorship (2 to 4 weeks, in the summer term). The notice is open to candidates of all nationalities, at any stage of their career, working in the visual arts, design, architecture, curatorship, writing or research in the humanities and social sciences, and proposals in dialogue with the natural sciences are also encouraged. Those selected receive accommodation, professional and technical support, access to the Foundation's studios, library, Fablab and Living Archive, weekly stipend of €375 (€175 for subsistence and €200 for project development), production support of up to €2,500, assistance for national or international travel, dissemination of projects and opportunities for appreciation after residency. In return, residents will have to make a public presentation of the creative process and contribute to the Foundation's Living Archive. The application file, in French or English, must be sent in a single PDF file (up to 20 MB). Detailed information in the notice.

The creation residency Livre de dialogue, promoted by Archipel Butor, is intended for the development of an artist's book conceived in collaboration between a writer and a visual artist or editor. The program seeks to encourage collaborative processes of creation, focusing on the production of an unpublished work and the appreciation of the artist's book, combining research, writing, experimentation and cultural mediation actions. The residency will have a total duration of 2 months (8 weeks, which can be fractioned), starting in January 2027, at the House of the Writer Michel Butor, in Lucinges, France. Of the residency time, 70% will be dedicated to artistic creation and 30% to mediation activities with the public. Pairs formed by an author and an artist or publisher can participate, and individual applications are not accepted. Participants must prove professional trajectory, be available during the residency periods and do not need to have previously collaborated. The benefits include a breeding grant of € 2,000 gross per month for each member, accommodation at Casa Michel Butor and the cost of two round trips per participant (France/Europe). The application dossier, in a single PDF, must be sent to accueil@archipel-butor.fr and include, among other documents: joint motivation letter; biographies of the participants; presentation of the editor (if any); artistic project with note of intent, synopsis and sketches; technical proposal for the production of the book; proposals for cultural mediation and schedule of stay in Lucinges. Detailed information in the notice.

The Cultural Prize of the Kunsthalle Hochschwarzwald Foundation is awarded annually, alternately in the categories "Visual Arts" (with emphasis on printmaking) and "Performing Arts". In 2026 it will be awarded for the first time in the "Visual Arts" category. Three of the applications will be awarded, with the first prize being 1,500 euros, the second 1,000 euros and the third 500 euros. In addition, the winners will receive a subsidy of 500 euros to cover travel expenses and exhibition of their works, or to hold an event at the Kunsthalle Hochschwarzwald Wieden as part of the award ceremony. To register, download the 2026 call (in German) on the website. You must submit a digital portfolio (including resume and contact information) in PDF format, with a maximum of 20 pages, presented as a coherent document that demonstrates the artistic work that can be exhibited or presented. All registered applicants will receive a confirmation of receipt; There is no legal right to the granting of the art prize, which will be awarded in November. Participation includes the applicant's consent to hold an exhibition or event at the Kunsthalle Hochschwarzwald Wieden. For more information, visit the official website of the award.

The Kulturstiftung Rostock e.V. and the University and Hanseatic City of Rostock award the Rostock Art Prize for the 20th time for the 20th time. The aim of the award is to honour and promote artists who live in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern or whose biography and work have a connection to the region. The award is annual and the artistic category changes annually. In 2026, the Award will be focused on the "PAINTING" category. The prize will be €10,000. Applications can be submitted THROUGH THE LINK on the official website of Kunsthalle Rostock, until August 31, 2026. After the first evaluation phase, starting from December 12, 2026, the original works of the candidates nominated by the jury will be presented to the public in an exhibition at the Kunsthalle Rostock. This exhibition will serve, in the second phase of evaluation, to select the winner. The award ceremony will take place as part of a festive event on January 16, 2027. For more information, and details about the entries, visit the official website of the Award.