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 uses artistic means to inform and invites dialogue. The exhibition shows works that critically examine the relationship between democracy, climate policy and the public. Simultaneously, it encourages reflection on one’s own potential for action – as citizens, voters, and shapers. The exhibition, with its works, is planned and implemented in a resource-saving manner. The artists are asked to specify the percentage of recycled material used in their work. Sustainability is not only our content, but also our practice. We are accompanying the exhibition with a dialogue-oriented program.

For the first time, we are offering children a tour of the adults’ exhibition followed by the creation of small artworks 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 may apply online with a maximum of 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

Exhibition emails: demokratieklima@gg3.eu

Jury: Tom Albrecht, Stephan Groß, Katja Hock, Andrea Striesova

Team: Tom Albrecht, Stephan Groß, Maria Korporal, Andrea Striesova

Art with children: Gosia Hejnat

Curator: Tom Albrecht, Co-curator: Katja Hock

Press:
Organization, Events: Tom Albrecht,
Content related to the exhibition: Katja Hock

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:

• April 10, 2026, 7 PM Opening reception. Welcome: Tom Albrecht, Introduction to the exhibition: Katja Hock, DJ Lifeact: teiaaa
• 24.4., 7 PM Artist talk, in which participating artists explain their works and enter into dialogue with the visitors. Moderation Katja Hock
• April 17, 7 PM Civil society active. Reading with discussion. Katharina Dietze, Grandmas for Future and Grandmas Against the Right
• May 8, 7 PM Lecture and discussion: Direct Cooperative Democracy using the example of the Berlin Tree Referendum. Aglaia Hajkova
• May 15, 7 PM Finissage
• Workshops for children in participating schools by arrangement.
• 17.5. Exhibition of children’s 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 make corrections once we have informed you.

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: Due to the jury’s work organisation, it is not possible to submit an application by post or email.

Jury: Team GG3 Curator: Tom Albrecht

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70th exhibition