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Reise- und Residenzstipendien der Hessischen Kulturstiftung
Travel and Residency Stipends of the Hessian Cultural Foundation
Visual artists apply for travel and residency stipends in Hesse, Germany, for periods of 3 to 12 months in cities including New York, London, Paris, Istanbul, and Kyoto, with stipend amounts ranging from €12,500 to €25,000.
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- 23 days left
- Entry fee
- Not listed - check the source
- Award
- 5 travel stipends (€25,000 each); 2 Istanbul residencies (€12,500 each); 1 New York City residency (€25,000); 1 Paris residency (€25,000); 1 London residency (€25,000); 2 Kyoto residencies with travel and work phases (€15,000 each)
- Location
- Hesse, Germany; residencies in New York City, London, Paris, Istanbul, and Kyoto
About
Overview
The Hessian Cultural Foundation awards travel and residency stipends for visual artists. The stipends support periods of 3 to 12 months in various international locations.
Eligibility
Applicants must be born in Hesse, or have primary residence in Hesse since January 1, 2025, or have completed studies in visual arts at an art academy or comparable program in Hesse. Artist duos may apply. There is no age limit.
Restrictions
Previous recipients of Hessischen Kulturstiftung stipends are ineligible. Artists currently enrolled in ongoing studies or training at the time of application cannot apply.
Stipends for 2027/2028
- 5 travel stipends (€25,000 each)
- 2028: 1 London residency (€25,000)
- 2027: 2 Istanbul residencies (€12,500 each)
- 2027: 1 New York City residency (€25,000)
- 2027: 1 Paris residency (€25,000)
- 2027 & 2028: 1 Kyoto residency with travel and work phase (€15,000)
- 2028: 1 New York City residency (€25,000)
- 2028: 1 Paris residency (€25,000)
Application deadline
Applications close October 15, 2026, at 23:59.
- Award
- 5 travel stipends (€25,000 each); 2 Istanbul residencies (€12,500 each); 1 New York City residency (€25,000); 1 Paris residency (€25,000); 1 London residency (€25,000); 2 Kyoto residencies with travel and work phases (€15,000 each)
- Eligibility
- Open to visual artists born in Hesse, or with primary residence in Hesse since January 1, 2025, or who completed art studies in Hesse; no age limit; artist duos eligible; ineligible if previously awarded a Hessischen Kulturstiftung stipend or currently enrolled in studies.
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