Schloss Wiepersdorf — a three-month residency at Wiepersdorf Castle in Germany with a stipend of €1,200 per month
An international residency for artists, writers and researchers offering a three-month stay in Germany, a monthly stipend of €1,200 and the opportunity to work on a personal project within a professional environment.
The programme takes place at Wiepersdorf Castle (Brandenburg) and is open to participants from various countries.
The residency combines individual work with engagement in an interdisciplinary community, offering time, space and a stable professional context. Participants work on their projects in an environment that offers time, space and a stable professional context, as well as the opportunity to engage within an interdisciplinary community.
The programme runs throughout 2027 and is divided into three periods: March to May, June to August and September to November. Shorter durations are possible for projects in the humanities and social sciences.
For visual artists, studios are provided where available, as well as additional support for materials – €480. Visa costs are reimbursed where necessary.
Who is eligible for the residency
Artists and researchers working in the fields of visual arts, literature, humanities and social sciences, composition and sound practices are invited to apply.
Professional experience is expected — this may include relevant education, publications or proven work experience. Applications are assessed based on the quality of previous work and the project proposal.
Proficiency in English or German is required. A basic knowledge of German will be useful for everyday communication.
Participation formats
In the collaborative format, up to two participants may be invited to work on a project.
However, only one guest may be present at the residency at any one time — participation is scheduled accordingly.
The format requires physical presence: it is important for participants to spend the majority of their time in Wiepersdorf and to be involved in the programme — meetings, presentations and professional exchanges.
How to apply
Applications are submitted online and require materials to be prepared in advance. Each application must be submitted for a single discipline and be complete.
You must prepare: a biography (up to 1,500 characters), a list of exhibitions, publications or works (up to 5 items), a brief project description (up to 850 characters), a detailed project description (up to 3,000 characters) and examples of your work.
The project description should explain what you plan to work on during the residency and how the chosen environment relates to your practice.
Materials may be submitted in English or German.
Why this is an important opportunity
The residency takes place at the historic Wiepersdorf Castle, which has long been a working space for artists and researchers. It is a place with its own cultural heritage, offering an environment for focused creative practice and the exchange of ideas.
Participants live and work in the same place, forming a professional community: hundreds of artists from various countries have stayed here since the programme began. Such an environment broadens one’s social circle and creates conditions for dialogue, collaboration and new connections.
Studios are provided for visual artists (subject to availability), and the residency itself combines seclusion with the opportunity to be part of a vibrant professional context.
The deadline for applications is 15 April 2026.
