Förderprogramme im Bereich Internationaler Kulturaustausch für 2027
Support Programs in International Cultural Exchange for 2027
Professional artists working across all disciplines apply for one-to-three month cultural exchange stipends in Istanbul, Paris, New York, or Tokyo to develop artistic work through collaboration with local partners.
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- 24 days left
- Entry fee
- Not listed - check the source
- Award
- Monthly stipends ranging from €2,500 to €3,000 plus studio/housing support depending on location (Istanbul: €2,500/month plus studio apartment; New York: €3,000/month plus studio and €1,000/month housing stipend; Tokyo: €3,000/month plus studio apartment; Paris: €2,500/month plus studio apartment in Cité).
- Location
- Istanbul, Paris, New York, Tokyo (artist chooses one location)
- Applicants notified
- Feb 1, 2027
About
Overview
These annual cultural exchange stipends support professional artists across all disciplines working in Berlin. Artists select one location—Istanbul, Paris, New York, or Tokyo—for a one-to-three month stay, with a minimum of 50% of time spent at the destination. Partner institutions provide studio/living space and facilitate connections with local art scenes.
Eligibility
- Professional artists with demonstrated portfolio work
- Resident in Berlin with primary residence there
- Not enrolled at a university or employed as a professor
- Non-EU artists must have work authorization noted on passport
- Previous recipients may reapply if their stay ended in October 2024 or earlier
Location & Disciplines
- Istanbul, New York, Tokyo: visual artists
- Paris: visual artists, composers/musicians, writers, and dancers
- New York also accepts curators
Monthly Stipends
- Istanbul: €2,500/month plus rent-free studio apartment
- New York: €3,000/month, studio access at ISCP, plus €1,000/month housing stipend
- Tokyo: €3,000/month plus rent-free studio apartment
- Paris: €2,500/month plus rent-free studio apartment in Cité and program participation
Program Support
Partner institutions provide studio/living space, organize open studio events and exhibitions, facilitate introductions to local artists, and offer opportunities to present work to international audiences.
Key Dates
- Submission deadline: Tuesday, September 15, 2026 at 2:00 PM
- Preliminary jury decision: November/December 2026
- Preliminary notification: approximately January 2027
- Final selection by partner institutions: approximately February 2027
Application
Applicants may apply to only one location; multiple applications are not permitted. Detailed guidance is available in the current information sheet.
Important Notes
During the stay, artists must be physically present at the location. Artists must apply through the Berlin cultural administration website.
- Award
- Monthly stipends ranging from €2,500 to €3,000 plus studio/housing support depending on location (Istanbul: €2,500/month plus studio apartment; New York: €3,000/month plus studio and €1,000/month housing stipend; Tokyo: €3,000/month plus studio apartment; Paris: €2,500/month plus studio apartment in Cité).
- Entries per artist
- Up to 1
- Theme
- Artists develop artistic and curatorial projects through international collaboration, building connections with local art scenes and presenting work to international audiences at partner institutions.
- Eligibility
- Professional artists with demonstrated work, resident in Berlin with primary residence there, not currently students or university professors; for non-EU artists, passport must show work authorization from German authorities. Previous recipients whose stays ended in October 2024 or later may reapply.
- Audience
- Professional artists and curators (in New York) based and registered in Berlin.
Every listing links to the organizer's official page. Always confirm deadlines, fees, and entry rules there before you apply.