The prestigious Schloss Wiepersdorf Cultural Foundation is now accepting applications for its 2026 residency fellowships. This exceptional opportunity provides dedicated individuals and collaborative teams with three months of uninterrupted creative time in the serene setting of Schloss Wiepersdorf, located in the picturesque Fläming region of Brandenburg, Germany.
What Schloss Wiepersdorf Offers?
- Residency: Three-month residency periods from March to May, June to August, or September to November. (Science applicants may request shorter periods.)
- Financial Support:
- Monthly stipend of €1200.
- One-time material grant of €480 (prorated for shorter stays).
- Room and board provided.
- Studio space (subject to availability) for Fine Arts fellows.
- Visa cost coverage for international fellows.
- Environment: A low-barrier accessible castle and park, with a barrier-free apartment available.
- Community: Opportunities to engage in events and presentations at Schloss Wiepersdorf.
Who Can Apply?
Artists and writers from Germany and abroad working in the following fields:
- Literature (poetry, prose, drama, essays, screenplays, criticism, translation)
- Science/Romanticism (academic writing and research on Romanticism)
- Science/Topics focusing on the previously divided Germany (academic writing and research on East/West German history)
- Fine Arts (painting, graphics, sculpture, media arts, photography)
- Composition (sound design, installation, performance, conducting)
Eligibility Requirements
- Completed artistic or academic studies, doctoral work, or demonstrated professional achievement through publications or extensive work samples.
- Proficiency in German or English. Basic German skills are recommended.
- High quality of previous artistic or academic work and a compelling project proposal.
- Excludes current students (except doctoral, post-doctoral, and master-class students), previous Schloss Wiepersdorf fellows from the last two years, and jury members.
Fellowship Types
- Individual Fellowships: For artists and writers working independently.
- Collaborative Fellowships: For teams of artists and writers working together. Includes two rooms, allowing for one guest for the full three months or two guests for partial periods.
Apply: https://www.schloss-wiepersdorf.de/en/individual-and-collaborative-fellowships.html.
Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to dedicate yourself to your creative work in a historic and inspiring setting. Prepare your application and submit it before the April 15, 2025 deadline to participate in Schloss Wiepersdorf Fellowships 2026 program.
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