Organizer Information

The International Studio Program (IAP) is an initiative of the ACC Galerie Weimar and the City of Weimar (Germany). Since its founding, the program has offered residencies to international artists, fostering intercultural exchange and supporting contemporary art practices through studio work, exhibitions, and dialogue with local communities.

Title & Description
Open Call: 32nd International Studio Program – All These Moments: The Future of Artistic Storytelling (Weimar, Germany)
The ACC Galerie Weimar and the City of Weimar invite applications for the 32nd edition of their International Studio Program. The 2026 residency will explore the theme “All These Moments – The Future of Artistic Storytelling”, inviting artists to reflect on how stories shape, challenge, and transform our understanding of the present and future. Artists are encouraged to experiment across visual art forms, developing new work that will culminate in a group exhibition at the ACC Galerie.

Theme

All These Moments – The Future of Artistic Storytelling

Deadline

November 30, 2025 (end of day, Central European Time, UTC+01:00)

Location

Weimar, Germany

Duration

4-month residency period (dates to be scheduled in 2026)

Eligibility

  • Open internationally to professional artists across all visual art disciplines
  • No restrictions by nationality, age, or medium
  • Students are not eligible to apply

Costs/Funding

  • Monthly stipend: €1,100 (for the 4-month residency)
  • Free accommodation and studio provided
  • Travel expenses not covered

Provided by Host

  • Stipend of €1,100/month
  • Fully equipped studio and free accommodation
  • Participation in an exhibition at ACC Galerie Weimar

Expectations & Outcomes

  • Residents develop new artistic work during the residency
  • Participation in a group exhibition at ACC Galerie Weimar
  • Engagement with the local community through the program

Application Fee

Free

How to Apply

Applicants must submit their materials through the official open call page: ACC Weimar – International Studio Program

Contact Information

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