Organizer Information
Haus für Medienkunst Oldenburg is a leading German contemporary art centre dedicated to media art, supporting experimental projects in video, audio, audiovisual, and net-based practices. The centre provides professional development, exhibition platforms, and residencies, fostering dialogue between international artists and the broader art community. The Stiftung Niedersachsen Media Art
Grants programme specifically funds innovative media art projects with production support and residency opportunities.
Title & Description
Stiftung Niedersachsen Media Art Grants 2026
This grant awards three €12,500 grants for the creation of new media art projects. Applicants can submit works spanning video, net-based projects, audio, and
audiovisual installations. Recipients receive funding, access to a furnished guest apartment in Oldenburg, and are expected to engage with the centre’s activities, including workshops and artist talks. Projects must be completed within six months, with an optional extension to April 2027. An international jury selects recipients, promoting innovation and international exchange in
media art.
Categories
- Media Arts
- Video/Film
- Audiovisual
- Interdisciplinary Arts
Eligibility
- Open to international individual artists and artist groups (students and institutions are ineligible).
- Artists who previously received this grant at Haus für Medienkunst are not eligible.
- Only one application per person per year.
- Applicants must commit to the residency period in Oldenburg (at least one month, can be multiple stays).
Program Benefits & Awards
- €12,500 grant per project.
- Furnished guest apartment in Oldenburg for the recipient (partner, children, or collaborators may be accommodated).
- Engagement in workshops, presentations, and artist talks.
- Technical support for production and exhibition.
- Opportunity to produce and showcase new media artworks in a professional setting.
Application Fee
Application Requirements
- Comprehensive project description (installation plan, storyboard, navigation plan, etc.).
- Technical specifications and materials.
- Production schedule and rough budget.
- Financing plan for additional funds (if needed).
- Online submission via Haus für Medienkunst portal (files ≤10 MB, videos via Vimeo/YouTube).
How to Apply?
Online Application
Key Dates
- Application Deadline: 26 February 2026
- Grant Duration: July – December 2026 (extension possible to April 2027)
- Notification of Results: Expected mid-June 2026
Location
Oldenburg, Germany
Additional Details
- Projects rejected previously at Haus für Medienkunst cannot be resubmitted.
- Grant recipients agree to allow the centre to use photographic images of their works for publications, website, and communications.
- Only applications submitted via the online system will be considered.
- Residency is compulsory and includes engagement with the centre’s public and educational programmes.
