Short Description
The Cranach Scholarship supports students at art schools and emerging artists by offering a one-month residency at the historical Cranach workshop in Wittenberg, Germany. Hosted by the Cranach Foundation, this program continues the artistic tradition of Lucas Cranach the Elder’s renowned painting workshop. The residency allows artists to work in the studio, engage with the public, and conduct workshops for young artists.
Residency Periods:
Mid-July to mid-August 2025
Mid-August to mid-September 2025
Submission Requirements
Applications must include:
Short biography
Artist’s career information (catalogs, photos – no digital images)
Stamped envelope (if applying by post and requesting return of materials)
Submit applications via email to info@cranach-jugendkunstschule.de or by post to:
Cranach Foundation Wittenberg / Youth Art School
Attn: Ms. Dörthe Zielke
Schlossstraße 1, 06886 Lutherstadt Wittenberg, Germany
Residency Requirements
Selected artists must:
Be present on-site during the residency.
Keep the Cranach workshop open daily for visitors.
Engage with the public through discussions about their work.
Conduct a public workshop discussion.
Lead a multi-hour workshop for young artists at the Youth Art School.
Selection Process
Applicants will be evaluated based on their artistic background, engagement with public programs, and alignment with the residency’s goals.
Program Benefits
Financial support (€700 grant)
One-month residency in a historic art studio
Interaction with visitors and young artists
Opportunity to exhibit work and hold public discussions
Eligibility
Open to students at art schools and early-career artists.
Entry Fee:
None
Location:
Germany (Lutherstadt Wittenberg)
Deadline:
March 31, 2025
Website link:
https://www.cranach-stiftung.de/de/cranach-stipendium.html