Grants
Print symposium Künstlerhaus 188 in Halle (Saale)
Künstlerhaus 188 e.V. invites an artist with a biographical focus on the state of Saxony-Anhalt to a residency in the workshops of Künstlerhaus 188 in Halle (Saale) as part of the Print Symposium 2026. The print symposium sees itself not only as a format, but as an attitude – characterized by hospitality, mutual curiosity and […]
International Summer Campus 2026 in the artists’ town of Kalbe
The artists’ town of Kalbe, an innovative project in the Altmark (Saxony-Anhalt) with the aim of countering demographic change through art and culture, is awarding scholarships for a work residency in accordance with Joseph Beuys’ concept of social sculpture, the artists’ town of Kalbe sees itself as a place where the creative power of art […]
Black Church Print Studio International Artist-in-Residence
Black Church Print Studio International Artist-in-Residence program was established in 2009 to facilitate contemporary artistic practice in the Studio and to further the professional development of artists. It enables the creation and production of new work, fosters an exchange of ideas and influences and encourages the sharing of expertise. – Emerging, mid-career and established professional […]
Passage Art residency in the district of Wittenberg 2026
The Polygona Kunstverein e.V. is offering two residency places for the Passage Art Residency Program as part of the KOBRA cultural network. The KOBRA cultural network deals with continuities and ruptures in the cultural landscape between Fläming and Dübener Heide and opens up new perspectives on the district of Wittenberg. The ten network partners of […]
Studio artist:in + child
Visarte Switzerland is once again awarding a studio residency at Casa Sciaredo in Barbengo (TI) for the period from April 3 to May 8, 2027 . Artists, architects and curators who are active members of Visarte will be given the opportunity to live and work there with their child or children for five weeks free […]
Artist in Residence – Wasserschlösschen studio program
The municipality of Ismaning (district of Munich) offers a studio program aimed at visual artists living in Germany. Two scholarships are awarded simultaneously for a residency of between three and six months. The artists live and work in the rooms of the so-called Wasserschlösschen. It is idyllically located in the south of the town in […]
Visual Arts Scholarships 2027
In 2027, the Krull Foundation will award up to three work grants in the field of visual arts to artists living and working in Berlin or Brandenburg.The grants are awarded for a period of twelve months (January 1 to December 31, 2027) and are endowed with €1,200 per month. Object of funding and eligibility requirementsFunding […]
ARCUS Research Winter 2027
ARCUS Research Winter is a six-week residency and self-funded program that offers an uninterrupted time and contemplative environment for creative experimentation, in-depth fieldwork, and research for practitioners and professionals in art and other cultural fields, including artists, curators, researchers, university educators, or writers. Located around an hour from Tokyo and a half hour from Tsukuba […]
My First Arquetopia Residency
This program is conceived for emerging or first-time residents who wish to define or reframe the foundations of their work through contextual immersion and guided observation. Taking place in Puebla between March and July, the residency is intentionally scheduled during academic recesses – spring and summer breaks – allowing young artists and students to pursue […]
Work scholarship at Kunsthof Dahrenstedt
The Kunsthof Dahrenstedt is a regional cultural center in the Altmark region. Scholarship holders have access to an apartment at the Kunsthof and the studio for living and working. The call for applications is primarily aimed at young artists in the fields of visual arts and literature. The KUNSTHOF DAHRENSTEDT is a regional cultural center […]
Salzwedel House for Artists and Scholars
In the historic town center of the Hanseatic town of Salzwedel, the Altmarkkreis Salzwedel maintains a half-timbered house as an artist and scholarship house with an internationalorientation. Artists find ideal working and living conditions here. Three-month study visits are offered. The call for applications is aimed at professionally working, particularly talented and primarily younger artists […]
Three-month residency at Hundisburg Castle for the Visual Arts 2027 program
The State Chancellery and Ministry of Culture of Saxony-Anhalt wants to support young artists with a three-month scholarship at Hundisburg Castle.Hundisburg Castle near Haldensleben is one of the most important rural baroque castles in Saxony-Anhalt with its baroque parklands. The vineyard house of the castleprovides artists with a place to stay and work. The State […]
Residency scholarship at the Künstlerhaus Meinersen
The municipality and joint municipality of Meinersen have set themselves the goal of promoting young contemporary art and at the same time providing current impetus to the range of cultural offerings in the region.In order to promote this goal, they are offering a scholarship with a residency at the Künstlerhaus Meinersen.The scholarship is designed for […]
Artist grant from the Emsländische Landschaft e. V.
In 2027, the Emsländische Landschaft e. V. for the districts of Emsland and Grafschaft Bentheim will award a working grant for visual artists for the tenth time. The theme: Turning points at the borderBorders stand for both separation and protection, for conflict, control and identity. They create structure and mark transitions – places where something […]
Duisburg calls for applications for the 2027 residency scholarship
Live and work artistically in Duisburg for a year from January 2027: The city of Duisburg is awarding the coveted residency scholarship for the ninth time together with the Duisburg Artists’ Interest Group. Under-40 artists from all over Germany are invited to apply for a free studio in the Rheinhausen district by August 31. In […]
Promotion by the ifa Institute of work-related stays and networks in Germany or abroad
The CCP – CrossCulture Program offers scholarships for transnational cooperation between professionals or institutions from the fields of culture, education, science, art and media. CCP’s funding helps to sustainably strengthen civil society networks between Germany and the rest of the world. Further information: https://www.ifa.de/foerderungen
Project funding from werkleitz (without deadline)
Project funding supports up to four film and media projects per year. Werkleitz provides them with technology free of charge (excluding insurance) for a maximum of 14 days. Requests for project funding can be submitted at any time by e-mail to info(at)werkleitz.de. In addition to the obligatory application form with technical data, the planned project […]
Open Call Residency “Cruce, Space for Transformation” in Spain (possible on an ongoing basis)
This initiative is intended for professionals who need to disconnect from their daily rhythms, those who need a space to create, hold workshops, events or exhibitions, focus on analysis and dissemination of their work; or just make a temporary withdrawal. Surrounded by nature, the rural environment of Blanca allows one to enter the traditions and […]
Project grant Atelier Schwarzweiß Fotolabor (ongoing possible)
Every year, the Schwarzweiß Fotolabor initiates a project grant in cooperation with Art in the museum, which is explicitly aimed at young artists. The scholarship includes the use of the laboratory for a period of up to six weeks in July / August outside of laboratory operations and the material used during this time. The […]
Uwe Lüders Art Scholarship Lüneburg (ongoing possible)
The aim is to promote artists who are not yet established on the art market and are not yet successfully represented by other galleries or institutions. Scholarship holders receive a monthly grant of 1,500 euros for a period of three months. In addition, the scholarship grants a free stay in a studio apartment in the […]
Solitude Fellowship (possible on an ongoing basis)
The Akademie Schloss Solitude supports young artists, scientists and young cultural professionals through residency fellowships. Scholarships are awarded to people who are no older than 40 or who graduated from university no more than five years ago. Students enrolled at a university cannot be included in the selection. Doctoral students are eligible to apply. Some […]
Artist Residency’Independent’Berlin
Artist Residency Berlin Wedding: OPEN CALL | REGISTRATION ongoing APPLICATION FORM (motivation letter, liability insurance etc.) Residency period: min. 2 weeks, by arrangement (arrival/departure usually Mondays 1 pm) Residency location: KHBstudios, Nazarethkirchstr. 42, 13347 Berlin-Wedding (Leopoldplatz)Residency artists: artists and authors who work with us primarily at a desk, with a bit of wall and in […]
Studio Residency at the Andreas Züst Library
The Andreas Züst Library is offering a studio grant for duos and collectives (up to five people) in summer 2026. The duration of the residency is six weeks. Applications are open to Swiss and foreign artists from all disciplines (visual arts, literature, new media, music, stage, design, architecture, film, photography, applied arts and art-related sciences). […]
Karl Schmidt-Rottluff Scholarship
Program objective The Karl Schmidt-Rottluff Scholarship is a post-graduate scholarship awarded for outstanding artistic achievements. Every two years, three to five scholarships are awarded to visual artists who work exclusively or predominantly as freelancers. The scholarship initially runs for one year; it can be extended for a further year. At the end of the funding […]
OPEN CALLSÍM Residency 2026 – Reykjavík, Iceland
The SÍM Residency is an international, nonprofit residency program in Reykjavík, Iceland, for contemporary artists and cultural practitioners, run by SÍM – The Association of Icelandic Visual Artists. It is the largest and most established residency program in the Nordic region, welcoming around 200 artists from across the world each year. Our mission is to […]
2026 residency scholarships from the Atelier Foundation Art and Nature
Dyie Atelier-Stiftung Kunst und Natur is once again awarding residency scholarships to artists in 2026. The application period begins on 01.02.2026 and runs until 15.03.2026. Studio Foundation Art and Nature Dr. Birgit Krähe and Dr. Jan Thomas Bandelow Mittelweg 164 20148 Hamburg +49 40 45000741 Deadline: 15.03.2026
Slow Travel artist:in residence in Scotland
The artist residency, running from 22 April – 12 May 2026, will offer two individual artists from Germany and France the opportunity to explore Scotland’s diverse landscapes, sustainability challenges, and emerging climate solutions. The residency will provide a slow-travel experience, with the artists journeying by train and/or boat from their home countries to Edinburgh, Glasgow, […]
CCCC Residency
The CCCC residency is a temporary residency for the development of artistic projects. Solo artists or groups set up at the CCCC for one or more weeks, can have their equipment set up and benefit from direct exchange with other projects and the community. It is a space for artistic experimentation and technical research – […]