Cultural Foundation of Hesse x Cité internationale des arts

What it is

This opportunity provides a scholarship and residency at the Cité internationale des arts in Paris, offered in partnership with the Cultural Foundation of Hesse. Artists selected for this program receive a period of residency to develop their practice. Further application details are available on the Cultural Foundation of Hesse's website.

Who it is for

Visual artists born in Hesse, or with primary residence in Hesse since 1 January 2025 or later, or who completed a degree at an art academy in Hesse.

Eligibility unconfirmed. Check the residency and nationality rules on the source before applying.

Where

Paris, France

When

October 15, 2026

Programme dates not listed

What you get

5 travel grants of €25,000 each (3-12 months), 7 residency grants (€12,500-€25,000, up to 12 months in New York, London, Paris, Istanbul, or Kyoto), or 2 combined residency and travel grants (€15,000, 3 months in Kyoto plus 3 months travel in Japan), with additional funding up to €7,700 available for up to three years after the grant period.

What you need to apply

• Information on yourself (name, address, contact information)
• Short CV with solo and group exhibitions, awards and grants received
• Project proposal, up to 6000 words
• Digital illustration material / videos
• ID (identification card or passport)
• Proof of one of three alternative application prerequisites (place of birth / primary residence in Hesse / completion of academic degree in Hesse)
• Portfolio (optional)
• Information on two persons within professional sphere who can answer questions about artistic development, 2 required

How long it takes

About a full day

Long application. Estimated from the 8 items this application asks for, not from the organisation.

Cost to apply

Free

Apply

https://www.hkst.de/en/scholarships_/applications-2/