" transmediale e.V. | Open Call for Festival Curation 2028 "
transmediale e.V. | Open Call for Festival Curation 2028
Design a curatorial concept and programme for the next edition of the transmediale festival in Berlin
Image: Shaheer Tarar, Spiral Keti, Installation at transmediale 2026
transmediale e.V. is inviting applications for the Festival Curation for transmediale 2028. The festival curator's central responsibility is the development of the curatorial concept and programme for the next edition of the festival in 2028, with the subsequent possibility of extending the contract for a second edition in 2029. The position invites one or more persons with previous curatorial experience to critically engage with topics at the intersection of art, technology, science, society, and politics, and to contribute to transmediale’s 40 year long history as one of the leading festivals of art and digital culture.
Over four decades, transmediale has shaped an ever-evolving network of artists, researchers, and practitioners working at the margins of dominant technological culture, sustaining forms of exchange, knowledge production, and collective imagination towards a different kind of technomediated present. transmediale creates a space for critical reflection on art and technology, bringing together transdisciplinary communities and diverse audiences with an interest in digital cultures. The annual festival for art and digital culture takes place at the end of January and builds the core of the organisation’s programming. Beyond the yearly event, transmediale is a transversal, dynamic platform with a vibrant community and a strong network that facilitates year-round activities including publications, events, commissions, and artist residencies.
INFO
AMOUNT
Compensation: 40.000€ net (individual) / 50.000€ net (group)
APPLICATION DEADLINE
30 September 2026 23:59 (CET)
ELIGIBLE COUNTRIES
ELIGIBILITY
- Possess comprehensive knowledge of international contemporary and media art, with the ability to critically examine topics at the intersection of art, technology, media and science, society, and politics.
- Possess a clear curatorial and thematic vision and develop it in exchange with all stakeholders.
- Have at least 5 years of experience in programme development across multiple formats and demonstrate an experimental approach to curatorial concepts. Successful experience in leading cultural projects or initiatives is advantageous.
- Demonstrate solid experience in fundraising for cultural and artistic projects, with the ability to translate curatorial concepts into viable funding strategies for complex and interdisciplinary initiatives.
- Candidates should have a pronounced interest in issues that move society and bring with them a supra-regional network in the art and cultural scenes.
- Exhibit excellent communication skills, integrity, a collaborative mindset and have the ability to generate detailed briefings and documentation compatible with the culture of the organisation.
- Applicants must be fluent in either English or German with at least a good command of the English language.
- Candidates must be aligned with the values of transmediale and its history, uphold respect for the dignity, safety, and equal treatment of all individuals, and reject sexual harassment and all forms of discrimination.
APPLICATION DETAILS
For more information about the eligibility criteria and application process, please visit transmediale's official website.
NOTE
*The calls that are listed on our website are shared for informational purposes and are sometimes subject to change. Please visit the organization's official open call website for up-to-date information.
DEADLINE
2026-09-30
TYPE OF SUPPORT
Public funding
FUNDING COUNTRIES
Germany