NOVA Studio Fellowship | Deadline: 09.08.2026
The NOVA Studio Fellowship is a postgraduate studio fellowship awarded by HFBK that supports three Master of Fine Arts graduates. It provides a twelve-month residency to assist artists during the transitional phase between academic study and professional practice. Fellows are provided with their own lockable studio space of approximately 20 square meters at the NOVA Gallery in Hamburg’s gallery district, as well as access to shared facilities. The program offers the opportunity to further develop artistic work, connect with curators and gallerists within the Hamburg contemporary art scene, and present work in a joint final exhibition at the end of the fellowship.
Who can apply?
HFBK graduates (MFA) from the graduating class of 2026
Artists whose primary place of residence and work is in Hamburg, or who intend to establish themselves in Hamburg during the fellowship period
Artists who are interested in becoming actively connected within Hamburg’s art community
How to apply?
Creation of a digital portfolio consisting of a CV, contact details, a brief statement on your artistic practice, and a letter of motivation outlining your intended use of the studio and your expectations of the fellowship
Combination of all application documents into a single PDF file with a maximum size of 10 MB
Naming of the file according to the format LastName_FirstName
Submission of the application using the online upload portal of the university