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Visual artists applying for travel grants, international studio residencies, or combined residency-and-travel grants to support professional development and international exposure across 2027 and 2028.
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Get matched →The Hessische Kulturstiftung invites applications for its 2027/2028 travel and residency grant programme for visual artists. The programme offers grants for freely chosen travel destinations, fully funded studio residencies in international cities, or combined residency-and-travel grants to support artists' professional development and international exposure.
A total of 14 grants will be distributed across 2027 and 2028: 5 travel grants (€25,000 each), 7 residency grants, and 2 combined residency-and-travel grants. Recipients also receive additional production/presentation funding of up to €7,700, usable for up to three years after the grant period ends.
Open to visual artists who were born in Hesse, have had their primary residence in Hesse since no later than 1 January 2025, or have completed a degree at an art academy or comparable study/training in Hesse. Artist duos may submit a joint application. No age limit applies.
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Applications are submitted online. Selection is a two-stage process: five jurors (experts from across Germany in art and culture) create a shortlist in the first round; in the second round, 14 recipients are chosen from the shortlist by random selection. All applications are checked for funding prerequisites before consideration. The foundation will contact applicants directly if questions arise about their application and asks applicants to refrain from inquiring about application status. There is no legal entitlement to receive a grant. Application is free.