Urbane Künste Ruhr Artist Residency

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Brief Description:
Urbane Künste Ruhr, in collaboration with regional partners, offers six three-month artist residencies in the Ruhr area, Germany. The program supports research-driven projects with a focus on site-specific engagement. Selected artists or collectives will develop a project that may be presented in a curated exhibition in 2026 in Dortmund.

Information and Application Details:

  • Residency Duration: 3 months
  • Deadline: March 31, 2025
  • Location: Ruhr area (Dortmund), Germany
  • Exhibition: Planned for 2026 in Dortmund

 

Eligibility:

  • Open to artists and collectives
  • Students are not eligible

 

Theme:

  • Contemporary perspectives on the Ruhr region
  • Site-specific artistic research

 

How to Apply:

 

Submission Requirements:

  • Portfolio
  • CV
  • Project description

 

Selection Process:

  • Not explicitly mentioned, but likely curated in collaboration with regional partners and juried based on artistic quality and relevance to the residency theme

 

Program Benefits/Awards:

  • Grant: €5,000
  • Accommodation: Private space
  • Work Facilities: Studio provided
  • Travel Refund: Yes
  • Exhibition Opportunity: Yes, in 2026

 

Contact & Resources:

  • Organization: Kultur Ruhr GmbH
  • Address: Gerard-Mortier-Platz 1, 44793 Bochum, Germany

Website: https://www.urbanekuensteruhr.de/zu-gast/jahrgang-2025

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