Artist Residency Opportunity in Germany 2027 with a €3,000 Monthly Stipend
Applicant criteria
- NationalityNo specific nationality required
- AgeNo specific age required
- GenderBoth
Opportunity criteria
- Job locationGermany
- Deadline2026-11-30
Opportunity description
TU Dresden in Germany, in cooperation with The Schaufler Foundation, is accepting applications for the Schaufler Residency 2027, a funded artistic and research residency for professional artists and artistic collectives from around the world. The residency will take place in Dresden, Germany, for a period of six months.
The program aims to bring together art and scientific research by giving artists the opportunity to work within a specialized academic environment and collaborate with researchers at TU Dresden to develop innovative artistic projects exploring the relationship between science, technology, and society.
The 2027 edition focuses on the theme “Energy Cultures in Transition,” inviting artists to explore how changes in energy production and consumption affect people, society, and the environment, and to express these transformations through contemporary artistic works that combine creativity with scientific research.
Eligible Artistic Fields
The program welcomes professional artists and artistic collectives working across a wide range of disciplines, particularly:
Digital art and multimedia art.
Conceptual and experimental art.
Performance art.
Installation and interactive art.
Video and sound art.
Interdisciplinary artistic projects combining art, science, and technology.
Benefits
Receive a net monthly stipend of €3,000 throughout the residency period.
Receive a total of €18,000 in funding over the six-month residency.
Access an additional production budget of up to €10,000 to support the artistic project.
Receive a dedicated studio and workspace on the TU Dresden campus.
Access the university’s research facilities and academic resources.
Collaborate with researchers and academics from a wide range of scientific and humanities disciplines.
Participate in activities, workshops, and interdisciplinary events connecting art and science.
Opportunity to organize a solo exhibition at the university gallery in autumn 2027.
Publication of an art book documenting the artist’s work or project in cooperation with Sandstein Kultur publishing house in Dresden.
Receive assistance in finding suitable accommodation in Dresden.
Build a professional and academic network with artists, researchers, and German cultural institutions.
Eligibility criteria
Applicants must be professional artists or members of an internationally active artistic collective.
Applicants should have a proven record of previous artistic projects and international exhibitions.
Applicants must submit a clear and innovative artistic concept that aligns with the program’s theme.
Applicants should have experience in interdisciplinary work.
Applicants must demonstrate an interest in collaborating with researchers and academics at TU Dresden.
Applicants must have a very good command of English or German that allows effective communication and participation.
Applicants must be able to attend and participate in research and artistic activities in Dresden.
Applicants should be willing to give lectures, conduct workshops, present artistic work, and participate in a final exhibition.
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Artist Residency Opportunity in Germany 2027 with a €3,000 Monthly Stipend