Art can make the invisible and the hidden visible and is a bridge that enables people to talk to each other. With our scholarship Dialogue through art we offer you a space to make an artistic contribution to our annual theme for 2025/26:
Another world is possible – it already exists!
In times of global crises, we need sustainable forms of coexistence and economic activity. These do not have to be reinvented – they already exist in many places around the world. Art can make these perspectives and world views visible and show us the possibilities for shaping a sustainable and just world.
You are invited to open a dialog on this topic through your chosen art form (e.g. painting, photography, poetry, video art and much more). Diverse perspectives are important – which is why people with a history of migration and flight are particularly encouraged to apply.
What does the scholarship look like?
- 5 days for your artistic work. You will donate part of the art to Villa Fohrde.
- Accommodation in the Tinyhouse and, if possible, full board (value approx. 450 €)
- Reimbursement of material costs up to € 200
- Presentation of your art at Villa Fohrde and at the 2026 Culture Festival (22.-24.05.) and opportunity to talk to visitors during the exhibitions
International scholarship: For May 2026, we are also awarding a 14-day scholarship for artists from Latin America, Africa or Asia. Travel costs of up to €1,500 will be covered.
Dates 2025/26
- 11.-15.08.2025
- 18.-22.08.2025
- 06.-10.10.2025
- 20.-24.04.2026
- 11-25.05.2026 (international scholarship incl. support at the Villa Culture Festival)
Application
Introduce yourself briefly with your idea by 10.06.2025: here via the form(German / English / español / français). Applications are possible in German / Spanish / English / French. We expect to hear back from you in the second week of July.
Please get in touch if you have any questions.
Application deadline: June 10, 2025