Project overview

FLUTEN links the historical perception of flooding as a punishment with the modern responsibility of humankind in the climate crisis. It raises questions about guilt, consequences, and the potential for building a more resilient society through urban and artistic measures.

The project is understood as an interdisciplinary platform that brings together art, science, and public participation. The simultaneity of natural disasters, media overload, and societal crises is reflected upon to design possible future scenarios for flood management.

We  invites artists, collectives, and researchers, to contribute to three exhibitions that explore water as a force of transformation, crisis, and renewal. We welcome finished pieces and works in production across disciplines, including but not limited to installation, performance, sound, photography, video, participatory projects, educational settings, ice-skating and text-based works.

The exhibition of FLUTEN is separated into three acts: BEFORE, DURING and AFTER THE FLOOD and is accompanied by workshops, lectures, assemblies and other events.

Who Can Apply?
Artists, researchers, and collectives from all backgrounds are invited. The FLUTEN project particularly encourages contributions from individuals working at the intersection of art, ecology, activism, and experimental practice.

What is offered?
Selected works will be exhibited for approximately four weeks in October 2025. FLUTEN covers production and transportation costs. Projects that require artists to be on-site will be supported with travel and accommodation costs.

How to Apply
Mail adress: stockwerk@mail.de
Mail subject: “FLUTEN_OC_(YOUR NAME)_(YOUR-PROJECT)”

Submit your proposal, including:

• 150 word Artist Bio, including website & social media links
• max. two Page PDF File with all necessary project informations (for example, but not limited to: Conceptual frameworks, Visual and Sonic Media and background information)
• Please note: You are free to fill the PDF yourself at your own discretion, but it should be able to represent and communicate the project to the curatorial team! 
• Let the curational team know in which of the three exhibitions you see yourself, and why (up to 50 words)

There is no entitlement to acceptance in the exhibitions.

Applications that don’t follow the requirements or that are submitted too late cannot be accepted in the selection process.

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