Künstlerdorf Schöppingen Residency Fellowship 2027
Professional visual artists, authors, and composers are invited to apply for a 2–6 month residency with monthly stipend, accommodation, and studio space to develop artistic research and projects in an international community.
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Get matched →- Deadline
- 31 days left
- Entry fee
- Free
- Award
- $1,500
- Location
- Schöppingen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
About
Overview
Künstlerdorf Schöppingen Residency Fellowship 2027 offers professional visual artists, authors, and composers the opportunity to live and work in an international artist residency environment in Germany. The fellowship provides dedicated time, financial support, studio infrastructure, and opportunities for exchange with other creative practitioners. The program does not require participants to complete a specific production or present a final artwork; it emphasizes artistic process, experimentation, and independent development.
Eligibility
- Professional visual artists, authors, and composers
- Artists of all nationalities and ages
- Individual artists and artistic collectives (accepted since 2023)
- Applicants must demonstrate professional artistic practice and a strong body of previous work
- Artists with physical, cognitive, or sensory disabilities are encouraged to contact organizers to discuss accessibility requirements
Program Benefits
- Monthly stipend: €1,500 for individuals; €1,000 per person for collectives (max €3,000/month)
- Residency accommodation in Schöppingen (rent and operational costs approximately €100–200/month deducted from stipend)
- Stay of 2–6 months according to agreement and availability
- Access to studios and infrastructure of Künstlerdorf Schöppingen
- No obligation to create a final production or present completed work
- Opportunities to participate in lectures, readings, workshops, discussions, and presentations
- Travel, insurance, and material costs are generally not covered
Key Dates
- Application Deadline: 31 August 2026
- Residency Year: 2027
- Residency Duration: 2–6 months (scheduled according to availability and agreement)
How to Apply
Submit an online application. Applicants should demonstrate a professional artistic practice, be willing to reside at Künstlerdorf Schöppingen, and be open to artistic exchange and community interaction.
Selection Criteria
The selection jury evaluates applications based on quality of previous artistic work, quality and feasibility of the proposed project in relation to Schöppingen, and potential contribution to interaction and community building among fellows.
Application Fee
None
- Award
- Monthly stipend (€1,500 for individuals, €1,000 per person for collectives up to €3,000/month) plus accommodation and studio access for 2–6 months
- Entry fee
- Free to enter
- Eligibility
- Open to professional visual artists, authors, and composers of all nationalities and ages, including individual artists and artistic collectives; applicants must demonstrate professional artistic practice and be willing to reside at Künstlerdorf Schöppingen during the fellowship period.
- Audience
- Professional visual artists, authors, and composers of all nationalities and ages; individual artists and artistic collectives
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