Summer Academy VON KUNST LEBEN | Deadline: May 20,2026
VON KUNST LEBEN is a summer academy for visual artists with a focus on professionalization and marketing strategies in the art market. This multi-day program provides knowledge on positioning, self-marketing, communication, and market structures, and supports the development of an individual artistic strategy. It offers free participation, accommodation in a single room, and full board with a total value of 2,500 euros. The academy takes place at the Gut Siggen seminar center and includes workshops, lectures, discussion sessions, and individual mentoring by experienced professionals from the fields of art, media, and the market.
Who can apply?
Visual artists working in any medium
With a completed degree in fine arts or comparable artistic practice
Career start or graduation no more than 15 years ago
Maximum age of 45
Not eligible: students or people currently in training
Willingness to participate in the entire program
How can you apply?
CV including education, exhibitions, projects, grants, and contact details
Portfolio as a PDF (max. 20 pages, 20 images, 15 MB, landscape format)
Link to personal website (optional)
Short video (max. 3 minutes) introducing yourself