Organizer Information
basis e.V. is a production and exhibition platform in Frankfurt that has supported and presented international contemporary art since 2006. Its activities include exhibitions, affordable studio spaces, artistic development programmes, mentoring, and international exchange initiatives. The Hessisches Atelierprogramm (HAP) is a broader support framework for artists working in Hesse, including the HAP Studio Programme, HAP across Hesse, and the HAP Exchange Programme (IEPA).
Title & Description
HAP Studio Programme 2027–2031
HAP Studio Programme 2027–2031 is a four-year postgraduate support programme for outstanding young artists based in Hesse. For the 2027–2031 cohort, four artists will receive free studio spaces at basis e.V. in Frankfurt. The programme combines long-term access to workspace with professional mentoring, networking, and opportunities to use basis facilities, including its project room for self-organised exhibitions and events.
Participants may also take advantage of supported international stays, including opportunities offered through HAP's exchange programmes, for up to 12 months in total during the programme period. The programme is intended to support sustained artistic production and professional development rather than a short-term residency.
Categories
- Visual Art
- Contemporary Art
- Interdisciplinary Art
- Installation
- Video
- Performance
- Photography
- Sculpture
- Painting
- Drawing
- New Media
- Art Research
- Other Artistic Disciplines
Eligibility
The programme is open to artists who:
- Were born in 1987 or later.
- Hold a university degree relevant to their artistic field.
- Will no longer be enrolled at a university when the programme begins.
- Have their main residence in Hesse at the start of the programme.
- May apply individually or as an artist group/collective.
Applicants are assessed on their artistic profile, exhibition and event participation, active artistic production, and motivation and ability to participate actively in the programme. Applications must be submitted in English or German. Proof of main residence in Hesse must be provided when the programme begins.
Program Benefits & Awards
Selected artists receive a free studio for four years, professional support through a specially designed mentoring programme, and networking opportunities. Participants can also use basis facilities, including its project room for self-organised exhibitions and events.
The programme can additionally provide access to supported international exchange opportunities through HAP, including stays abroad of up to 12 months in total during the programme period. HAP's mentoring structure supports professional development through networking, lectures, artist talks, studio visits, and partnerships with established artists.
Application Fee
None
How to Apply?
Online Application
Key Dates
- Application Deadline: October 31, 2026
- Programme Start: March 1, 2027
- Programme Period: 2027–2031
Location
Frankfurt am Main, Germany
Additional Details
The application must contain a completed application form, motivation letter of maximum 2,200 characters including spaces, CV, and a work portfolio of maximum 16 pages. The materials must be combined into one PDF, with the current application instructions specifying a maximum file size of 10 MB. The filename should contain the applicant's first name, surname, and “HAP Studio Programme.” Links to video works or other relevant online material mentioned in the application should also be included in the PDF.
Only complete and formally correct applications will be considered. An external expert jury makes the final selection. The current jury includes Severin Dünser, Gürsoy Doğtaş, Jule Hillgärtner, Katharina Stephan, and Heinrich Dietz.