Literature

Short Description Could dreams and nightmares be the potent driving force behind our creative processes, the mysterious catalysts igniting the flame of artistic inspiration? A significant number of artists affirm this belief wholeheartedly. Some find their deepest inspirations enveloped in the essence of dreams, immersing themselves in a blissful trance of creation. This state transcends […]

Short Description Work Grant awarded by the “Kulturstiftung Rhein-Neckar-Kreis e.V.” in cooperation with Heidelberg UNESCO City of Literature for authors from UNESCO Cities of Literaturein the “Commandant’s House Dilsberg”, at Dilsberg Fortress, in Neckargemünd (approximately 14 km from Heidelberg).The building served as the Commandant’s quarters of the Dilsberg garrison in the 17th century. The former […]

Short Description David Gersten leads an intensive twelve-week studio program rooted in his seminal approach to education as an art form in itself, where our studios become open sites of inquiry, where listening, making and perception converge to form a practice of deep attention and transformation. There is now an urgent need for exploratory works […]

Short Description The Jan Michalski Foundation Writers Residency is designed to provide an environment for literary creation and to support those involved in the written word. The Foundation features a group of seven distinctive residential modules that are available for writers and translators invited for residencies of varying lengths of time. Hanging from the openwork […]

Short Description The Sundress Academy for the Arts (SAFTA) is now accepting applications for short-term artists’ writing residencies for creatives and academics. These residencies are designed to give writers time and space to complete their creative projects in a quiet and productive environment. Submission Requirements Writing Sample: How to Apply Online Application Program Benefits & […]

Short Description Life is full of distractions. That’s why artists come to VCCA. The solitary time artists receive at VCCA allows them to focus on their work without interruptions. A few weeks spent at VCCA often lead to more progress than months spent at home. The scenic outdoor views that surround VCCA’s two locations at […]

Short Description Join us for a vibrant celebration of storytelling, print, and creativity at our inaugural ACS Book Fair! Open to writers, illustrators, and book artists of all kinds, this event invites makers of zines, art books, comics, poetry, fiction, and everything in between to share and sell their work. Whether you’re self-published or traditionally […]

Short Description AI for Humanity Spotlight is an international showcase for projects that explore how generative AI can foster empathy, shared creativity, and ethical coexistence.This spotlight will take place as part of GOSIM Hangzhou, China’s leading open-source conference, from September 13–14, 2025, in Hangzhou, China. This year’s edition features two distinct tracks: The Program AI […]

Short Description We are pleased that you are interested in a scholarship from the Art Foundation and wish you every success with your application. The application should be made by the artist himself. Permanent artists can only apply if they take a leave of absence for at least six months when a scholarship is awarded […]