Acting Democratically for Climate Protection

International tender

Exhibition in Berlin 10.4. – 15.5.2026, Tue. and Fri., 5-8 PM

In a public call for submissions, we invite international artists to submit contributions on the theme described below for a juried group exhibition in our exhibition spaces.

The climate crisis is one of the greatest challenges of our time. At the same time, democracy is threatened by authoritarian tendencies. Authoritarian systems tend to prioritize short-term economic interests over ecological responsibility. A stable democracy, on the other hand, enables open discussions about sustainable solutions. Through engagement and participation, citizens can exert pressure for effective climate policy. Thus, a strong democracy protects not only freedom but also the future of our planet.

The exhibition, aimed at adults, is dedicated to this dangerous development following an international call for proposals: the reduced perception of the climate crisis, acting with democratic responsibility, and targeted disinformation. It raises the question of how political and social decision-making processes can be based on facts and not on sentiments – and what role art can play in communicating these complex relationships.

The project aims to inform and invite dialogue through artistic means. The exhibition shows works that critically examine the relationship between democracy, climate policy and the public. At the same time, it encourages reflection on one’s own possibilities for action – as citizens, voters, designers. The exhibition, with its works, is planned and implemented in a resource-saving manner. Sustainability is not only content but also practice. The exhibition will be accompanied by a dialogue-oriented program.

For the first time, we are offering children the opportunity to create small works of art on the theme, with a subsequent exhibition in our rooms.

Disciplines: object, sculpture, installation, photography, painting, drawing, printmaking, video with credits given, sound is possible. A performative contribution such as a performance, VJ or similar to the vernissage, artist talk or finissage is desired.

Individual artists or existing artist groups can apply online with max. apply for three works.

International works: Physical works from the EU, letters and videos from non-EU countries.

We offer exhibition space with equipment, bar, advertising via mail, websites, social media, web and print flyers, organization of the work texts, the lecture, the documentation.
We do not charge a fee for application, exhibition, etc. As a free, self-organized project space, we work on a voluntary basis. For sent works, we ask that senders include the return postage. Unfortunately, there is no budget for production, further technical equipment, transport and insurance – the room is technically secured. We expect good cooperation and agree on rules of cooperation, gg3 rules regulate 2022, pdf.

The presence of regional artists is desired for the vernissage and the artist talk, as is the supervision of the exhibition.

Further information in https://gg3.eu/ in “Calls” on space and sustainability

Address: Leuschnerdamm 19, D 10999 Berlin

Deadline 31.1.2026

Click here for the online application form

Jury: Team Tom Albrecht, Stephan Groß, Maria Korporal, Vera Leisibach

Art with Children: Gosia Hejnat

Curator: Tom Albrecht, Co-curator: TBD

Program

We offer guided tours for school classes and adult groups through the exhibitions. Please arrange appointments with our member Dr. René Knorr: +493022457258 or send an email to:

• 10.4.2026, 7 PM Vernissage with concert or performance, e.g. a musical prelude by a choir or an ensemble that interprets songs of protest, change and hope. Welcome, introduction to the exhibition
• 24.4., 7 PM Artist talk, in which participating artists explain their works and enter into dialogue with the visitors.
• Expert lecture or a workshop, e.g. lecture by a political scientist or NGO representative.
• Active civil society. Reading with discussion. Grandmas for Future and Grandmas against the Right
• May 15, 7 PM Finissage with a concert or performance, e.g., the performance “Climate Democracy Oracle” as an artistic reflection and conclusion.
• Workshops for children in participating schools by arrangement.
• 17.5. Exhibition with auction of their works

Q and A tenders GG3

Q: Is there a way to review my submission to confirm that it was submitted correctly?
A: This is not necessary if the submission has been accepted in the system and you have received a confirmation e-mail.

Q: Would you recommend submitting only new artwork applications, and if so, will this affect my application?
A: No, it doesn’t matter. The decisive factors are the strong reference to the advertised theme and the artistic quality.

Q: I fail to upload the CV and exhibition list.
A: Only pdf and doc formats are accepted, max. 10 MB, no docx or odt.

Q: Made a mistake, can I correct my application?
A: No problem, we will correct for commitments.

Q: How do I submit multiple works?
A: Complete the first application and call up the form again.

Q: Is it possible to send you an application by e-mail?
A: An application by post is not possible due to the work of the jury.

Jury: Team GG3 Curator: Tom Albrecht

 

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70th exhibition