Open call for Media Arts Project Funding

The project funding is aimed at both local and international artists, cultural and media professionals, initiatives and institutions.

The aim is to enable the realization of artistic projects, which by means of the media arts provide an independent take on contemporary social issues and enrich the field of media art, especially for the viewer or interactor in the city.

Funding Information

• Project is allocating 100,000 Euros for this purpose in the 2024 budget.
• Funding will be provided for projects that are designed for outdoor spaces, and aim for high public visibility. The production and presentation amount can be up to 40,000 Euros per project. Selected projects will be exhibited in summer 2025 as part of the Media art is here presentation in Karlsruhe.

Eligibility Criteria

• Applications are open to individuals and groups of persons:
  • including students of suitable disciplines
  • As well as artistic, cultural, scientific and creative industry institutions from all over the world. Excluded from the call are works that are part of a school or university education (e.g. term papers or final theses), as well as projects that have already been realized.
• They welcome applications from all people, regardless of gender, sexual.
• Orientation, cultural, ethnic and social background.
• You may also submit additional documents that are relevant to your project. Please note that a maximum of:
  • 3 photos (format: jpg),
  • 2 videos (maximum length 5 minutes),
  • 3 additional files (e.g. plans, graphics, sketches, tables)

For more information, visit City of Karlsruhe.