WONDER

Woman Narratives During the European Resistance

OPEN CALL FOR ARTISTS

WONDER

WONDER is a European project that researches, honors, and highlights the contributions and courage of women in the resistance against fascism and Nazism—a topic that has been largely overlooked for decades. The project also aims to raise awareness of the value of women’s participation in strengthening democracies and protecting fundamental rights.

WONDER will run concurrently from October 1, 2026, through December 31, 2027, at five cultural organizations in Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Austria, and Poland, and will conclude with a joint event in Rome in December 2027.

Within this framework, “Frauen in der Einen Welt”, with its museum “Frauenkultur Regional – International”, will focus on women’s resistance against National Socialism in Germany and Franconia.

The project is built on a study commissioned specifically for this project on women’s resistance and its reception in Germany, as well as additional written and visual materials provided by Frauen in der Einen Welt e.V.

In a participatory process, the artist will develop a work during a four-week residency - at intervals to be agreed upon - and with an open studio at the museum in May 2027. This work will be integrated into the upcoming exhibition: “Women’s Voices of Resistance and Civil Courage, 1933 to the Present” (May 29 to October 3, 2027).

We do not expect applicants to submit a completed work at this stage. What matters most is an independent artistic approach to the theme, from which a new work will emerge during the residency.

Historical research, contemporary artistic perspectives, and current discourses will thus be brought together and utilized in networking and educational initiatives to foster a culture of democratic resistance.

Who can apply?


Professional artists who reside and/or work in Germany and have a connection to German and Franconian history and contemporary life. A good command of German and a minimum age of 18 are required.

What can you expect?


We welcome participatory and socially engaged works in the fields of painting, textile art, photography, video, digital and multimedia art, as well as small-scale installations. The work should be able to integrate into the museum’s space.

What is WONDER?


We want to honor and highlight women’s resistance and their moral courage. Historical research and contemporary artistic expressions come together. This creates new momentum for dialogue among people, for educational work, and for a vibrant, democratic culture of remembrance.

FAQ about WONDER

Do you have further questions about the application process? We'd be happy to help: info@frauenindereinenwelt.de.

Become a part
of WONDER!

Join us in researching and telling the untold stories of women in the European resistance against Nazism and fascism.

We look forward to receiving your application in English by December 6, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. CET.

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