- Deadline
- 44 days left
- Entry fee
- Free
- Award
- Grants ranging from €900-€1,500 per month plus accommodation and studio space; some include travel refunds, production budgets, or professional support.
- Location
- Multiple locations in Germany: Rostock, Saarbrücken, Wittingen, Meppen, Hamburg, Hannover, Schoeppingen, Eckernförde; one online residency.
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Artists are invited to apply for various artist residencies in Germany ranging from 10 days to 2 years, with opportunities to live and work in dedicated studio spaces.
Overview
A comprehensive list of top artist residencies in Germany for 2026, offering artists live/work studios, grants, and professional support in inspiring environments across multiple locations.
Residencies & Key Details
- Rostock Stipendium (Rostock): 4 months, €1,500/month, live/work studio, deadline July 31, 2026
- Saarländisches Künstlerhaus (Saarbrücken): 1 year, free studio, deadline July 31, 2026
- Werkstattwoche Lüben (Wittingen): 10 days, art talks, lectures, free meals, deadline July 31, 2026
- Emsländische Landschaft (Meppen): 3 months, €9,000 + production budget, theme: Turning points at the border, deadline Aug 7, 2026
- Akademie Schloss Solitude Web Residency (Online): 1 month, €1,200, digital art, deadline Aug 12, 2026
- Frappant Studio Fellowship (Hamburg): 1 year, free studio, deadline Aug 16, 2026
- Kunstverein Hannover Award (Hannover): 2 years, €1,000/month + support + catalogue, deadline Aug 27, 2026
- Westwerk Residency (Hamburg): 3 months, €900/month, includes travel refund, deadline Aug 31, 2026
- Stiftung Künstlerdorf Schöppingen: Variable duration, €1,500/month, €200/month rent, deadline Aug 31, 2026
- Otte1 Künstlerhaus Eckernförde: 3 months, free studio, deadline Aug 31, 2026
Art Fields Accepted
Digital, sound, painting, drawing, literature, photography, video, printmaking, installation, performance, sculpture, textile art, ceramics, and music.
Eligibility Conditions
- Rostock: No students; projects related to Rostock required
- Saarbrücken: Resident of Saarland; recent graduates of HBKsaar (within 3 years)
- Werkstattwoche: English language skills required
- Emsländische Landschaft: No students; German language skills required
- Akademie Schloss Solitude: No specific restrictions stated
- Frappant: Resident of Hamburg; recent graduates of Hamburg University of Fine Arts or Hamburg University of Applied Sciences
- Kunstverein Hannover: No students; born 1991-2008; resident of Germany
- Westwerk: Born 1951-2003; must live outside Germany
- Stiftung Künstlerdorf: No students
- Otte1: No students
Accommodation & Working Conditions
- Live/work studios with accommodation provided (most residencies)
- Shared studio spaces (Werkstattwoche)
- Private accommodation (some programs)
- All residencies include free housing except Stiftung Künstlerdorf (€200/month rent)
Media accepted
ceramicsdigitaldrawingfiberinstallationpaintingphotographyprintmakingpublic artsculpture
- Award
- Grants ranging from €900-€1,500 per month plus accommodation and studio space; some include travel refunds, production budgets, or professional support.
- Entry fee
- Most residencies are free; one charges €200/month rent (Stiftung Künstlerdorf Schöppingen).
- Eligibility
- Varies by residency: eligibility includes residency requirements (Saarland, Hamburg, Germany), language skills (German or English), age ranges (born 1951-2008), student status exclusions, and graduation timing (within 3 years).
- Audience
- Open to artists; some residencies exclude students, some target recent graduates, some have age or residency requirements.
Every listing links to the organizer's official page. Always confirm deadlines, fees, and entry rules there before you apply.