Art in public space - Annuale

Course description

Competition for art in public spaces: project proposals of up to 15,000 euros on the theme of ‘Open Spaces’

​Public space in Munich is scarce and highly sought-after. Questions of space concern everyone in this city – living space, working space, transport space, recreational space, space for interaction, but also for individual artistic development. A time of crisis makes the importance of these spaces all the more palpable.

For the Annuale 2027, Public Art München’s annual programme, the Department of Culture has therefore decided not to impose any narrow thematic, formal or location-specific constraints. We want to create open spaces – and space for art.

Prerequisites

The call is open to all artists residing within the Munich S-Bahn area. The budget for each individual project is a maximum of 15,000 euros (gross). Up to six art interventions may be realised in 2027. Only one application per artist is permitted.

What sets the projects apart?

• All disciplines and media within the current art discourse are eligible
• The artistic projects will take place temporarily in public spaces in 2027
• Organisation (including permits) and implementation are carried out by the artists
• The projects must take into account the Public Art Munich Sustainability Roadmap ( https://www.publicartmuenchen.de/ueber-uns/)

Required documents

• Written art concept (text: maximum 2 DIN A4 pages; visual illustrations: maximum 3 DIN A4 pages)
• Details regarding the start date and duration of the performative art event. This must take place in Munich’s urban space during 2027, with free admission.
• Statements on the artistic engagement with the location
• Cost breakdown (cost estimate) including project and operational costs: planning, implementation, supervision, communication, accompanying events, artists’ fees, insurance and so on.
• Details of the outreach strategy: detailed information on a non-discriminatory outreach strategy; see the Mission Statement and Sustainability Roadmap at: www.publicartmuenchen.de/ueber-uns/
• Short biography (maximum 1 DIN A4 page)

Submissions must be made exclusively by email ​

• ​as a PDF file
• no larger than 10 MB
• by email to: kunst-wettbewerb@muenchen.de
• The closing date for entries is Thursday, 26 November 2026

Legal basis

A selection panel within the Department of Culture of the City of Munich will decide which art projects will be realised as part of the 2027 Annuale. Notifications of acceptance or rejection will be sent out approximately two months after the application deadline.