Grants


CCP Fellowships

The CrossCulture Program (CCP) Fellowships awards between 55 and 60 fellowships to professionals and volunteers from over 40 countries for transnational cooperation between professionals or institutions from the fields of culture, education, science, art and media. The fellows spend two to three months working with host organizations in Germany or in CCP partner countries. In […]


Scholarship at Künstlerhaus Antoni Leins

For the allocation of studio apartments in the Antonie Leins Künstlerhaus in Horb a. N. by the Antonie Leins Künstlerhaus e.V.. The call is aimed at artists from the European Union. 1st Type of funding Artists working in the fields of fine art / video / photography / performance / installation can apply for a […]


Storytelling Scholarship – Visual Storytelling Scholarship: advance your artistic journey

Are you passionate about telling stories through images, but unsure how to take the next step? The Berlin Drawing Room Visual Storytelling Scholarship offers one artist the hance to dive deeply into the art of comics, illustration, and narrative drawing-completely free of charge. This scholarship invites emerging and independent artists alike to develop their visual […]


Maja Arte Contemporanea Artist Residency 2026

The Maja Arte Contemporanea Artist Residency 2026 call is open to female artists born after December 31, 1985 who express their creativity through drawing, painting, photography, video, sculpture, or other visual art forms. The Artist awarded the Residency will have exclusive use of a self-contained, fully furnished apartment for the entire month of May 2026. […]


Artist-in-residence SAIKONEON

Artist-in-residence SAIKONEON was established in April 2019, aiming to provide a space for research, creation and exchange of knowledge for various artists and designers of various boundaries. SAIKONEON is located about two hours away from Tokyo under the magnificent natural environment of Mount Fuji, with a facility on the shores of Lake Saiko in Yamanashi […]


KUNSTFONDS_Scholarship 2026

The KUNSTFONDS_Stipendium aims to promote concentrated artistic work and new ideas as a sustainable basis for future freelance work. Visual artists and artist duos who work as freelance visual artists in their main profession, whose main place of residence is in Germany and who are neither enrolled nor employed during the grant period (mini-jobs are […]


Scholarship stay in Rome, Olevano Romano, Venice and Paris 2026

As of now, artists can once again apply for the Villa Massimo Rome Prize as well as for further scholarships abroad in Olevano Romano, Venice and Paris. Funding is available for exceptionally talented and qualified creative people in the fields of architecture, visual arts, literature and music. The scholarships allow for stays at the Villa […]


ESSLINGER BAHNWÄRTER scholarship

The ESSLINGER BAHNWÄRTER scholarship is offered in the fields of literature (2026) and visual arts (2027). Each scholarship lasts six months and consists of the provision of an artist’s apartment and a monthly maintenance allowance of 1,000 euros. The application deadline is February 1, 2026. Conditions of participationThe ESSLINGER BAHNWÄRTER scholarship for the visual arts […]


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). […]


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). […]