The 2026 Annual Symposium will bring together the BBK Federal Association of Artists, other experts, and the general public to discuss the role of art in public spaces (KiöR) and art in architecture.

The workshop will take place online on Friday, October 9, 2026, starting at 11:00 a.m., and is hosted by the Federal Association of Independent Performing Arts (Bundesverband Freie Darstellende Künste e.V.).

The offices of bbk berlin will be closed on Monday, 28 September 2026, due to a technical system migration. We kindly ask for your understanding.

Dear bbk berlin Members, summer in Berlin is hot: Countless campaign posters line the streets, the next general meeting is in the works, and the (parliamentary) recess is drawing to a close. It’s time to resume our discussions!

The offices of bbk berlin will be closed on Wednesday, 16 September 2026. The workshops at kulturwerk des bbk berlin will also have adjusted opening hours on this day due to an internal staff meeting.

DIE VIELEN, together with a broad coalition of numerous civil society and artistic initiatives and cultural scene activists, are calling for a "STERNDEMO" on 12 September 2026 at 2:00 pm at Rosa-Luxemburg-Platz, marching with a GLITTERING DEMONSTRATION through Berlin-Mitte to the Rotes Rathaus.

The KiöR Walk on art in architecture and art in urban space focuses on Berlin's historic city centre, using selected works to illustrate the possibilities of contemporary art in public space and the challenges of its public stewardship. The KiöR Walk is taking place as part of the #DeineStimmeFürKultur action week.

Over 120 funded studios at 23 locations are opening their doors, making visible what Berlin would lose if the city's politicians and administration continue to handle this globally unique infrastructure for freelance artists – built up over decades – so negligently.

On 5 and 6 September, 23 funded studio locations across various Berlin districts are opening their doors. Among them: the Studios from the Workspace Program at Ringstraße 66 in Berlin-Tempelhof, welcoming visitors for an open day on 5 September from 2 to 10 pm!

On Saturday, 5 September 2026 from 2 to 8 pm, around 30 of the 43 studios on Lankwitzer Straße/Porschestraße will open their doors. Come by and get to know the artists and their work! An extensive programme of events is currently being planned.

Please note: Legal consultations on 21 and 28 August are cancelled due to holiday.

The VGSD (Association of Founders and Self-Employed in Germany) is calling for the "Aktivrente" to be extended to self-employed workers. A demand that bbk berlin also shares on behalf of artists. Register with Abstimmung21 by August 9 to receive your voting materials.

bbk berlin and its subsidiary, bildungswerk and kulturwerk, will have a booth at this event: “Get connected!” Meet organisations for your start into self-employment at the event organised by kreativkulturberlin as part of the event series "Get started! First steps in self-employment" in cooperation with touring artists.

A broad coalition of trade unions, AWO, social welfare organisations and the Berlin Tenants' Association is calling on everyone to speak out against the attacks on our welfare state.

Invitation to a preview on Friday, June 26, 2026, 2–5 p.m. The depot in Berlin-Mariendorf is opening its doors to offer insights into the work being done on the collection and the questions arising from its cataloging: How can such a historically accumulated art collection be reinterpreted and made visible today? What stories about the city and its residents does it tell? And what role did artist

The spokespersons of bbk berlin will present the results of our survey on the living and working conditions of visual artists in Berlin. Afterwards, we will offer all attendees the opportunity to ask questions and exchange ideas. The event will be broadcast live on our Instagram channel.

Ahead of the 2026 Berlin House of Representatives elections, the action alliance #BerlinIstKultur is launching the campaign #DeineStimmeFürKultur on 13 April 2026.

We ask that you submit your proxy vote by April 9 for the upcoming VG Bild-Kunst professional group meeting in Hamburg. The bbk berlin represents over 3,000 artists—many of whom are members of VG Bild-Kunst. That is why we are committed to ensuring that the bbk berlin has a strong voice, and we appreciate your support in the election.

We need your participation once again! As part of our survey on the living and working conditions of visual artists in Berlin, we are conducting a brief supplementary survey.

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The bbk berlin will be striking on March 9 for the Global Women's General Strike in front of the Brandenburg Gate, supporting a growing platform with over 1,000 women and several dozen men, more than 40 regional groups spread across the globe, and just as many organizations, each saying ENOUGH! in their own way.