These scholarships are part of the promotion program for artists of the Braunschweig University of Art and the State of Lower Saxony. This program is aimed at young artists who are interested in working intensively on artistic projects in the close environment of an art university.
For more information and the application, please visit their website. The application deadline is April 12, 2017 (date of receipt by regular mail).
The Braunschweig University of Art is an internationally oriented art university with the right to grant doctorates and the right of habilitation. With 1,100 students in Fine Arts, Design, Aesthetics & Art History, Media Studies as well as the educational courses of study Performing Arts and ART.Education, the Braunschweig University of Art is one of the largest art academies in Germany. Excellently equipped studios and laboratories provide the ideal working conditions for all intellectual, creative, and artistic processes.
Excellently equipped studios and laboratories provide the ideal working conditions for all intellectual, creative and artistic processes.
The Hochschule für Bildende Künste Braunschweig (HBK) advertises the following scholarship to be awarded in 2017 on behalf of the Federal State of Lower Saxony:
a) Three (3) "Braunschweig PROJECTS" Scholarships for artists in Sound Art
b) Five (5) "Braunschweig PROJECTS" Scholarships for artists in Fine Art
These scholarships are part of the promotion programme for artists of the Braunschweig University of Art and the State of Lower Saxony. This programme is aimed at young artists who are interested in working intensively on artistic projects in the close environment of an art university.
The integration of the scholars into the teaching conducted at the HBK Braunschweig is an essential element of HBK´s efforts to promote young artistic talents. However, no fee payments, no lectureship or work as a lecturer can be derived from this involvement.
The project to be proposed by the applicant must constitute a material contribution to the ongoing development of the means of artistic expression.
No grant will be paid if, during the scholarship term, the applicant receives regular benefits from any third party (e.g. residency or work grants) or grants paid by the Federal State.
In the course of their scholarship term, and upon completion of the latter, all scholars will have to present their artistic projects in a presentation or performance or any other equivalent way.
b) Five (5) "Braunschweig PROJECTS" Scholarships for artists in Fine Art
These scholarships are part of the promotion programme for artists of the Braunschweig University of Art and the State of Lower Saxony. This programme is aimed at young artists who are interested in working intensively on artistic projects in the close environment of an art university.
The integration of the scholars into the teaching conducted at the HBK Braunschweig is an essential element of HBK´s efforts to promote young artistic talents. However, no fee payments, no lectureship or work as a lecturer can be derived from this involvement.
The project to be proposed by the applicant must constitute a material contribution to the ongoing development of the means of artistic expression.
No grant will be paid if, during the scholarship term, the applicant receives regular benefits from any third party (e.g. residency or work grants) or grants paid by the Federal State.
In the course of their scholarship term, and upon completion of the latter, all scholars will have to present their artistic projects in a presentation or performance or any other equivalent way.
a) Three (3) grants in the field of Sound Art
Eligible applicants will receive a grant in the amount of 1,250.00 EUR per month for a maximum term of six (6) months, including a minimum of three (3) months of compulsory residence at the HBK Braunschweig. Depending on the intended project, an additional allowance will be available for the costs of materials and travels upon submission of a project costing in consultation with the chosen mentor.
The scholarship term is expected to start on June 1, 2018.
b) Five (5) grants in the field of Fine Art
Eligible applicants will receive a grant in the amount of 1,250.00 EUR per month for a term of twelve (12) months, including a minimum of eight (8) months of compulsory residence at the HBK Braunschweig. Depending on the intended project, an additional allowance will be available for the costs of materials and travels upon submission of a project costing in consultation with the chosen mentor.
The scholarship term is expected to start on December/January 2017.
Eligible applicants will receive a grant in the amount of 1,250.00 EUR per month for a maximum term of six (6) months, including a minimum of three (3) months of compulsory residence at the HBK Braunschweig. Depending on the intended project, an additional allowance will be available for the costs of materials and travels upon submission of a project costing in consultation with the chosen mentor.
The scholarship term is expected to start on June 1, 2018.
b) Five (5) grants in the field of Fine Art
Eligible applicants will receive a grant in the amount of 1,250.00 EUR per month for a term of twelve (12) months, including a minimum of eight (8) months of compulsory residence at the HBK Braunschweig. Depending on the intended project, an additional allowance will be available for the costs of materials and travels upon submission of a project costing in consultation with the chosen mentor.
The scholarship term is expected to start on December/January 2017.
1. For the period of the applicant’s residence at the HBK
Braunschweig a rent-free live-in studio will be provided. Any incidental
costs will have to be borne by the applicant.
2. Participation in a mentoring programme constitutes an integral part of the promotion. The applicant is obligated to select a personal mentor from the HBK. All the professors in the Fine Arts are available to serve as mentors. This search will be supported on site.
3. At the start of the scholarship term the scholar must not be older than 40 years. He/she must have completed studies in art, and the graduation must not date further back than a maximum of ten years.
1. Applications must be made on the appropriate application
form and filed by April 12, 2017 (date of receipt by regular mail). The
application must be for one of the scholarships specified above (no
double applications will be accepted, nor any applications by e-mail)
and should be addressed to:2. Participation in a mentoring programme constitutes an integral part of the promotion. The applicant is obligated to select a personal mentor from the HBK. All the professors in the Fine Arts are available to serve as mentors. This search will be supported on site.
3. At the start of the scholarship term the scholar must not be older than 40 years. He/she must have completed studies in art, and the graduation must not date further back than a maximum of ten years.
Präsidentin
Frau Vanessa Ohlraun
Hochschule für Bildende Künste Braunschweig
code word: Braunschweig PROJECTS 2017/18
Sound Art ( or! ) Fine Arts
Johannes-Selenka-Platz 1
D-38118 Braunschweig
2. The following documents must be included in the application:
- Printed Application form with personal data, c.v., artistic background/development and scholarships received in the past
- Examples of applicant’s artistic work:
Printed Portfolio (no larger than DIN A4, 15 pages) and, if available, up to three solo catalogues (no group catalogues)
For sound art and video work: no more than 2 DVDs / CDs.
Please do not send any originals!
- Printed Description of the artistic project (no more than 2 DIN A4 pages)
- Readable evidence of your birth date (e.g. copy of identity card or passport).
The results will be communicated to you by e-mail in June.
4. You are kindly requested to include a self-addressed and pre-paid reply envelope, otherwise we will not be able to return your documents (German Postage Stamps)
