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Braunschweig Projects 2027/2028: Artist Fellowships in Germany

Apply for one of 7 artistic fellowships (5 in fine arts, 2 in sound art) to work on a project in Braunschweig with stipend, studio apartment, mentorship, and exhibition opportunity.

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Deadline
20 days left
Entry fee
Free
Award
$19,200
Location
HBK Braunschweig, Braunschweig, Germany
Exhibition window
Jan 1, 2028 → Feb 28, 2028

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About

Overview

Braunschweig Projects offers 7 artistic fellowships on behalf of the State of Lower Saxony for 2027/28: 5 in fine arts and 2 in sound art. Fellows work on a project in the vicinity of HBK Braunschweig and are expected to make a significant contribution toward the further development of forms of artistic practice. Each fellow is assigned a mentor (a fine arts professor chosen by the fellow) and has access to artistic discourse with all professors in the fine arts department.

Key Dates

  • Application deadline: 4 October 2026
  • Funding period begins: 1 April 2027
  • Move-in to accommodation possible from: 15 April 2027
  • Welcome Weeks: 19–30 April 2027
  • Joint final presentation: January/February 2028

Eligibility

  • Completed art degree required
  • Most recent studies completed after 31 March 2016 and before 1 April 2023
  • Proof of extensive artistic practice and exhibition participation
  • Cannot receive regular payments from third parties (residence, salary, work scholarships) or state subsidy during funding period
  • Cannot apply for both fine arts and sound art scholarships simultaneously
  • International applications welcome

Program Benefits

  • Stipend of €1,600 per month for 12 months
  • Rent-free studio apartment in Braunschweig for the duration of the fellowship
  • Allowance for project and travel costs
  • Assigned mentor (fine arts professor of fellow's choice)
  • Access to artistic discourse with all fine arts professors
  • Opportunity to present current project status within the university
  • Participation in joint final exhibition

Costs & Financial Obligations

  • Application fee: Free
  • Monthly contribution toward incidental living costs: €250 per month
  • Fellows must reside at HBK for at least 8 months during lecture periods

Application Requirements

  • Fully completed and signed application form (file name: Surname, First name_APF)
  • Artistic profile file (max. 15MB) including name, website, social media handles, artist statement (max. 350 words), brief project description (max. 350 words), portfolio of 10–15 works, short CV with prizes, exhibitions, fellowships, and links to 3 video/audio files with password-free access
  • Diploma for most recent university art degree or certified German translation (PDF, max. 1MB; file name: Surname, First name_Degree)
  • Applications not meeting file requirements, file types, file names, file sizes, or sent to incorrect inbox will not be considered

Expectations & Obligations

Fellows are expected to participate in Welcome Weeks (19–30 April 2027) and a joint final presentation in January/February 2028 culminating in a joint final exhibition. At the end of the fellowship, fellows must submit a short final report of approximately 1 page and contribute to the joint final exhibition.

Location & Contact

Media accepted
all mediadrawing
Award
Stipend of €1,600 per month for 12 months, rent-free studio apartment, allowance for project and travel costs, mentorship, and participation in final exhibition.
Entry fee
Free to enter
Entries per artist
Up to 1
Theme
Artists proposing projects that make significant contributions toward the further development of forms of artistic practice.
Eligibility
Artists holding a completed art degree with most recent studies completed between 31 March 2016 and 1 April 2023, demonstrating extensive artistic practice and exhibition participation; cannot receive regular third-party payments during the fellowship period; international applications welcome.
Audience
Emerging artists with completed art degrees from recent years
Contact
[email protected]

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