Residency at Wassermühle Trittau 2027/28
The Sparkassen-Kulturstiftung Stormarn scholarship offers a one-year residency and studio grant for visual artists from Schleswig-Holstein, Hamburg and Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. Participants are provided with free accommodation (approx. 70 sqm) and a studio (approx. 35 sqm) at the Trittau Watermill, as well as a monthly maintenance allowance of €1,200. At the end of the residency, an exhibition showcasing the works created during the programme will take place in March/April 2028. The exhibition and an accompanying publication will receive funding of up to €10,000. In addition, at least one art education project aimed at engaging the local community will be supported.
Who can apply?
Visual artists living and working in Schleswig-Holstein, Hamburg or Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania.
Artists with a completed degree in fine arts.
Artists who can demonstrate at least two years of exhibition experience following graduation.
Applicants working in painting, printmaking, sculpture, photography or new media.
Artists who have not received funding from the Sparkassen-Kulturstiftung Stormarn within the past five years.
Applicants willing to fulfil the residency requirement in Trittau from 1 May 2027 to 30 April 2028.
Applicants willing to participate in regular meetings, cultural events and the development of an art education project.
How to apply?
Applications must be submitted by post and include the following documents:
Completed application form.
Short cover letter.
CV outlining professional and artistic experience.
Portfolio.
Selected catalogues and/or texts about the applicant’s artistic practice.