Art, Culture, Porsche, Benz, and You
As disconnected as all of these words seem to be, you have a chance at winning an art residency in beautiful Stuttgart, Germany–the headquarters of Mercedes-Benz, Porsche and site to the international art residency Akademie Schloss Solitude.
This contest is open to all international artists and designers.
Individuals who have graduated from a university, college, graphic design school, design center or other recognized institution of learning are eligible. Students are not eligible for this residency.
The Residency Details
Sixty winners will be selected by a jury for residencies in the years 2010-2013. The categories for entry, according to the official contest rules are:
* Architecture: architecture design, urban studies, landscape design
* Visual Arts: including performance art and curatorial practice
* Performing Arts: stage design, directing, drama, play-writing, dance, acting, musical ….theater, performance
* Design: visual communication, fashion, costume, product or furniture design
* Literature: theory/criticism, essay, poetry, fiction, translation
* Music/Sound: sound installation, sound and music composition, sound and music performance
* Video/Film/New Media: including video installation
This is a wonderful opportunity for designers and graduates from graphic design colleges to expand and hone their artistic skills by going overseas to participate in this ongoing art residency program.
Residency winners will be provided with a six month to one year fellowship at the Akademie Schloss Solitude in Stuttgart, Germany. The winners are responsible for their personal transportation to Stuttgart and back.
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Each fellowship recipient will be awarded a grant of €1,000 per month during their stay, free lodging, freight cost subsidy for the transportation of art/design materials to and from Stuttgart, partial health insurance benefits, and associated workshops and study groups.
Important Information
Click on the following links for information related to:
Akademie Schloss Solitude Residency Guidelines
Residency Winner Awards
Jury and Winner Selection Procedures
Who Is Eligible for this Contest
Staff Contact Information
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Other Details
The deadline for this residency fellowship contest is October 31, 2010. There are no entry fees for this competition. For questions about this event, make an international phone call to +49 (0) 711 99 6 19 0. Fax queries may be sent to +49 (0) 711 99 6 19 50.
