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LAST CALL!
Don’t wait. We want to exhibit your work in Berlin!

Deadline: 10 Feb 2025

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Open call to all artists

  • Anyone 18+ can apply - all mediums are welcome

  • Submit up to 6 artworks - this entitles you to be eligible for the long and shortlist and show your art at our exclusive exhibition in Berlin. 

  • No restrictions on experience or social / educational background.

All themes welcome - A jury votes

Visual excellence, storytelling, conceptual thinking, technical craftsmanship, subject depth, and understanding – these are just a few aspects that our jury of industry professionals will take into consideration. Whether you are a seasoned artist with an existing track-record, a promising talent starting your journey, or simply enthusiastic about art, the BBA Artist Prize 2025 is a great opportunity to show your work.

Exhibition dates: 22 May - 01 June 2025

Welcome artists to BBA’s biggest exhibition ever!

Through our Artist Prize we are searching the globe for the best of the best to be part of our anniversary event. Are you the one?

Why is this year bigger than ever?

  • It’s our 10 year anniversary! So we want you to be part of the celebrations

  • We’re expanding to 3 floors in an iconic Berlin venue to exhibit in

  • You can connect with a larger group of artists, photographers, partners, galleries and more

  • Even more exhibition opportunities through partners like Mini

  • Huge online and offline promotional campaigns - your work seen all over Berlin!

  • Features every day with our Photographer of the Day and Week

BBA Artist Prize 2025: Anniversary edition

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€45.00

The following information will be requested once you have paid the application fee:

  • Name, address, contact information, website, social media when possible

  • Artist Statement (300 words max.)

  • CV + Exhibitions List / Previous work (performing arts)

  • Artwork information (Title, medium, size, year of creation, edition ) + length of the piece (forperforming arts)

  • 6 artworks (max. 5 jpg or png files of your works, up to 2 MB per file) or URL links of your work. All files must be titled

You can upload your application at any time before the deadline 10th February 2025, midnight CET. The application link will be sent by email.

IMPORTANT

Please name your JPG: ARTISTsurname_ARTWORKTitle_Medium_Year
Sample: Miller_GoldenCage_Painting_2025

For performing artists: *max length for art piece(s): 30 min. Kühlhaus has a concrete floor. For special requests, let us know in your application.

You can upload anytime before the final deadline on 10th February 2025, midnight CET. You will receive an application link via Email.

For frequently asked questions, visit our FAQ page.

Eyes on the prizes

* cash prize split 500€ production budget for your solo show in 2025/2026 + 500€ to take away.

Multiple benefits when you upload

Judging art is hard work. And this board has accepted the job.

  • Andreas Herrmann

    Founder & Director of Mianki Gallery in Berlin. 2nd Chairman of the State Association of Berlin Galleries (lvbg e. V.)

  • Jack Bullen

    Director & Co-Founder of Woolwich Contemporary Print Fair in London

  • Luisa Catucci

    Owner & Director of Luisa Catucci Gallery in Berlin

  • Suzy Royal

    Curator, GlogauAIR

  • Mario Bermel

    Mario Bermel

    Co-director & Co-founder of Bermel von Luxburg Gallery, Berlin. Contemporary Art Curator & Advisor for the Samurai Museum Berlin

  • Vishal Shah

    Vishal Shah

    BBA Gallery Co-Director and Creative Director & Multidisciplinary artist

  • Elizabeth Kang

    Founding Director of Kang Contemporary in Berlin

  • Renata Kudlacek

    BBA Gallery Co-Director & Founder. Curator & Artist

  • Ute Edde Hammer

    Jury Moderator for the BBA Artist Prize 2025. Art historian & Culture Management

  • Benjamin Jaeger

    Art Advisor & Art Consultant. Founder of Jaeger Art and Berlin Photo Week.

1,600sqm of exhibition space on 3 floors awaits you at Kühlhaus Berlin

We call the Kühlhaus Berlin our second home. We’ve been partnering with them year after year. Prize after prize. This time, we’re expanding from 1 floor and taking over 3. See how fantastic and inspiring this Berlin space is, home to your next BBA Artist Prize exhibition.

  • “For me, the BBA Artist Prize was more than just an art competition; it was a great opportunity to showcase my actual paintings to the people of Berlin across the sea. Although promoting artwork has become much more convenient with the development of social media, nothing compares to seeing the real thing in person. I truly enjoyed experiencing Berlin's art exhibition culture and hearing direct feedback from local viewers on my work. Additionally, I was impressed by the kindness and dedication of the staff.”

    Nogang Lee, South Korea
    Shortlist 2024

  • "Being a part of the BBA Artist Prize has been transformative. The confidence and relationships I’ve formed through this experience will impact my career for years to come. I was able to sell my first art piece and have finally started to believe that my work can become a career, following the support from fellow artists and gallery team. So much effort was put into understanding my work and considering the best way to display it, I could completely trust the gallery."

    Luke Wateridge, UK
    Shortlist 2024

  • "As one of last year's finalists, I was lucky enough to show my work in the Kühlhaus Berlin, a large, cool and spaciously arranged building. I attended the opening reception and artist talk in person, where I had the chance to meet Renata and Vishal, the faces behind BBA gallery and the prize. They are not just extremely friendly people, but I really love the way they participate in the Berlin art world - being artists themselves and also putting this huge work into managing the gallery. I think all the participants went home with beautiful memories and gratefulness for being able to show their work in a fantastic city like Berlin."

    Anikó Boda, Hungary
    Shortlist 2024

  • “We were thrilled to be part of the BBA Artist Prize exhibition. As a team from Taiwan, this was our first time exhibiting in Europe, and it’s incredibly rewarding to engage with Berlin's vibrant art scene and connect with the diverse group of talented artists in the exhibition. This exhibition has received fantastic feedback, and we’re grateful for the chance to share our artistic vision with such an appreciative audience.”

    WHYIXD, Taiwan, Shortlist 2024

  • As the First Prize winner in 2023, I got the opportunity to have my first international solo show in Berlin through BBA Gallery. The gallery makes huge efforts to help emerging artists from all around the world. Answering BBA Gallery's calls for artists could be one of the best opportunities to exhibit in Berlin and also to participate in an international group show. Professionalism, dedication, a very friendly team, and a nice environment are waiting for those who are willing to be there.

    László Máthé, First Prize Winner 2023

Artist of the Week

Every week several artists are selected from the submissions to the Artist Prize 2024 and get featured in our Artist of the Week as a special collection. Showcasing a wide range of international talented artists and their artwork. Thousands of views for your work. Don’t wait, upload now.

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