Kunstwerk Carlshütte is a non-profit cultural initiative and organizes NordArt, which has been held annually since 1999. NordArt is one of the largest contemporary art exhibitions in Europe, which is redesigned annually. Also, which presents more than 200 selected artists from all over the world – internationally renowned artists and as well as newcomers. The exhibition thrives on the varying perspectives of individual cultures but also points out the fact that East and West, South and North share many common thoughts.

Moreover, To deepen its insights, it devotes its own pavilion to a different country every year and cooperates with embassies, cultural institutions, and curators of the respective countries. Specifically appointed artists and special projects have become another permanent fixture within NordArt.
Further, The exhibition grounds include the historic aisles of the iron foundry Carlshütte with their 22,000 square meters of ground area, the charming ACO Wagenremise and an 80,000 square meters sculpture park. It counts about 100,000 visitors every summer. For an impression of the exhibition, site visits the virtual tour. Artists from all over the world can apply to participate in the exhibition. The selection of artworks takes place until the end of February 2020 by a jury.

Benefit

• Each year one artist is The Prize which is €10,000.
• Public Choice Award. The visitors of the can vote for their favorite artist. The three winning artists will be to the prize-giving ceremony. Each award is worth €1,000.
• Likewise, NordArt Symposium: Each year the exhibition is by the international NordArt Symposium.
• Approximately 10 artists are to attend the symposium and to create large works (sculpture, installation, painting) for the current NordArt.
• The participants of the symposium are provided with materials (by arrangement), a workplace, accommodation, and travel cost support. The work remains the property of the artist and will be at NordArt (by agreement also longer than 1 year).

Eligibility

• You need to have artistic projects.
• Artists from all over the world can apply to participate in the exhibition.