Otte1 Artist Residency

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Short Description

Otte1 awards grants to artists working internationally in a wide range of disciplines such as visual arts (with the exception of applied art), composition contemporary music and literature.

Eligibility

  • Eligible to apply are visual artists, composers of contemporary music, and writers. We accept artists at different stages in their careers, working with many different mediums.
    Collectives and groups may apply to the residency through our open call. If they are accepted into the program, the group shares a studio space to work and live in as well as a stipend. Please submit one application on behalf of the entire group and clarify in the application that you are applying on behalf of a collective.
  • Artists should not be enrolled in a degree granting educational program during their residency. If you are currently enrolled but will be graduated by the time of the residency you are applying for, you are welcome to apply.
  • The residency is intended as a period for research and reflection on the artistic practice. All residents are expected to spend a minimum of 20 hours a week working in their studio. Residents should be enthusiastic about participating in residency meetings and events, including residency gatherings, visits from curators, and a seasonal open studio.
  • Residents are encouraged to organize a program during the residency that will directly benefit their practice, such as an artist talk, exhibition, live performance, a small workshop, a conversation with invited participants, or other customized event. A small budget is provided for this event.

Submission Requirements

  • Artist cv
  • Portfolio (20 pages max.)

How to Apply

Online Application

Program Benefits & Awards

Four individual studios/living spaces are available rent-free and the scholarship holders also receive financial support of 1,000 euros per month.

Otte 1 – the Schleswig-Holstein Artists’s Residency provides the scholarship holders with one of the four furnished studios. otte 1 – the Schleswig-Holstein Künstlerhaus provides the scholarship holders four furnished appartments. They are between 51 and 64 square metres in size and have a studio, a bedroom, a kitchen and a bathroom.

The flats are located in the city center on the first and second floors of a historic building, which are accessible by a staircase. The studios, common areas and building facilities have limited disabled access.

There is a washing machine for common use and WLAN throughout the building. There is an inner courtyard and a garden for common use. A space for exhibitions and other ativities is 70 square metres in size.

To support artistic work, the Künstlerhaus has a laser printer, 2 projectors, an electric piano, mixing desk and a sound system.

Entry Fee

None

Location

Eckernförde, Germany

Timeline

  • Opening Date: 1 July 2025
  • Application Deadline: 31 August 2025

Website Link: https://www.otte1.org/en/application/

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