What will cultural organisations look like in the future?
New models for our cultural landscape –
ÜBERMORGEN starts now.
Wie sehen Kulturinstitutionen in Zukunft aus ?
Neue Modelle für die Kulturlandschaft –
Übermorgen beginnt jetzt.
50 cultural institutions from across Germany are embarking on a journey to develop innovative ideas that will help steer their organisations into the future – ensuring they remain vital spaces for social life, particularly in light of the major challenges and crises of our time.
The goal of the “Übermorgen – Neue Modelle für Kulturinstitutionen” programme is to empower cultural institutions and municipalities in major German cities to create forward-thinking innovations. From spring 2025 through to the end of 2026, the German Federal Cultural Foundation – in partnership with Bureau Ritter as the executive partner – will provide both financial and structural support to help institutions shape their future strategies.
Whether it’s new training formats to address the skills shortage, a critical reflection on internal practices, or the forging of international alliances – through peer exchange, expert input in the future forums, and research trips to leading international models, participants are rethinking established approaches and helping to pave the way for greater courage and openness in driving change.
The 50 supported projects represent the full spectrum of the cultural sector. Internationally active institutions as well as regionally rooted ones are tackling the challenges posed by a rapidly evolving society.
Each selected institution will receive €50,000 in funding. A total of €4.6 million has been allocated for this initial phase of the programme. From 2027 onwards, a fresh application and jury process is planned to support the implementation of the most compelling and forward-looking concepts.
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Which institutions have been selected?
The funded projects
In September, we held our first Future Forum in Kassel, featuring a lineup of exciting speakers – and the first keynotes are now available to watch on our Inspiration page (in German).
From September 2025 to December 2026, six Future Forums will take place in cities across Germany. Each event is designed to foster collaboration between institutions and spark fresh ideas. Discover the full list of dates and topics here.
From February to November 2026, trips will take place to five different destinations across Europe. Each journey offers the chance to explore alternative models for cultural institutions and discover distinctive community approaches. Find the full list of dates and destinations here.