kreativkultur.berlin – Funding Database

Overview

The International Studio Program of ACC Galerie and the City of Weimar, established in 1994, promotes artists and presents contemporary art, acting as a meeting place and forum for artists and attracting international attention to foster cultural exchange. The program supports artists by providing a studio with an attached apartment in the Städtisches Atelierhaus Weimar, one of Germany's oldest studio buildings.

Eligibility

• Open to non-commercial artists or cultural workers from all over the world.
• No age limit.
• Applications from students cannot be accepted.
• Project proposals must react to the theme of the Open Call: intercultural exchange, migration, mobility.
• Artist duos or collectives can apply, but the stipend will remain 1,100€ per month for all participants, and the studio can host a maximum of 2 people.
• Participants should have a solid grasp of English or German.

Award & Support

• A studio with an attached apartment in the Städtisches Atelierhaus Weimar.
• A monthly stipend of 1,100 euros (750 euros financed by the City of Weimar, 350 euros by the ACC Galerie Weimar).
• The ACC Galerie Weimar organizes the worldwide application procedure, convenes an independent jury, and supports the artists throughout the year.

Residency Periods

• February 1 - May 31, 2025
• June 1 - September 30, 2025
• October 1, 2025 - January 31, 2026

Exhibition Opportunity

A selection of works produced during the residency may be presented in a group exhibition in the following year, with the ACC Galerie Weimar making the final decision on participation. A possible concept for the exhibition will be developed with the artists. Where appropriate, works may be displayed in public spaces in Weimar, to be agreed upon with the artists. Participants should be present during preparation and for the exhibition opening.