This grant is intended for:

• Self-employed artists and creatives;

With Luxembourg citizenship or residency in Luxembourg.

This grant is not intended to cover exhibition catalogues.

All sectors supported by Kultur | lx.

Applications are assessed by the Literature and Publishing Selection committee.

Applications for funding shall be submitted electronically via the Kultur | lx – Arts Council Luxembourg platform no later than two months before the start of the project and by the deadline for project proposals.

The submission deadlines for projects in 2023 are as follows:

• Avril 23, 2023
• October 29, 2023

• Relevance and uniqueness of the project;
• Importance of the publication for the artist’s career development;
• Artistic collaborations (photographer, graphic designer, etc.);
• References of the contributing external authors;

• Design costs;
• Manufacturing/production costs;
• Fees charged by contributors (authors, photographers, designers, etc.).

The grant is calculated on the basis of a reference quote, comprising manufacturing, preparation and production costs, plus the copyright.

The total amount of the grant is capped at €6,000.

The grant is paid in two instalments.

The first covers up to 80% of the grant upon submission of the first invoices. The final 20% is paid once the completed project has been sent to Kultur | lx, along with the final breakdown of expenses and report.

For paper publications, Kultur | lx will receive 5 copies and a digital version for distribution on its website.

For digital projects, Kultur | lx must receive a digital version that can be used for profile-raising through its website.

Note: Applicants must ensure that all contributors to their project have given their consent to the publication of the work on the Kultur | lx website. Kultur | lx undertakes to distribute the publication only in its full form and not to use the contributions included within it separately. The distribution of this content is for the purpose of promoting the supported artists and enhancing their impact.

If the project for which the funding was awarded does not materialize by the deadline that the organisation set, the award will be voided. The same applies in the event that one of the conditions applicable to the award of the funding is no longer being met, or if the award was granted on the basis of inaccurate or incomplete information.

Should the funding be voided, the organisation will be entitled to reimbursement of any payments already made. The organisation may, on an exceptional basis, waive its right to reimbursement upon the submission of a written request setting out the reasons, which must be outside the control of the beneficiary of the funding, why the project did not take place and their direct causal link with the fact that it did not take place.

The beneficiary of the support must include the Kultur | lx logo on its communication materials, with the statement “With the support of Kultur | lx – Arts Council Luxembourg”.

This support is intended for:

• Cultural institutions;
• Non-profits/companies;
• Private/public limited companies;

Invitations to foreign professionals must be linked to a programme specifically highlighting Luxembourg productions and/or artists.

Professionals’ normal travel as part of their working relationship with a Luxembourg institution are not eligible.

The support is not retroactive.

All sectors supported by Kultur | lx.

Decisions to approve, reject, or defer a funding application are taken by an internal comittee or external selection committee for amounts above €10,000.

Applications for funding shall be submitted electronically via the Kultur | lx – Arts Council Luxembourg platform.

The submission deadlines for projects in 2023 are as follows:

• March 19, 2023
• April 23, 2023
• May 21, 2023
• June 25, 2023
• July 23, 2023
• August 27, 2023
• October 1st, 2023
• October 29, 2023
• December 3, 2023

WARNING : The Internal Selection Committees shall take a decision on each application within 3 weeks of the deadline for submissions (see dates above). The proposed projects must not start before the end of the period to reply.
For example:
Submission on 19 March. Reply by 9 April at the latest. The project must not start before 10 April.
Submission on 23 April. Reply by 14 May at the latest. The project must not start before 15 May.

• Relevance of the targeted event/project;
• References of the invited/confirmed international professionals;
• Clearly stated goals;
• Quality support in place for the artist(s) in preparing for the event or program;
• A broader program including breakout events with other Luxembourgish-institutions is a plus.

• Travel;
• Accommodation.

• Travel
  Travel should be by train where possible. Second-class tickets will be reimbursed, as will economy-class plane tickets.
  Travel by car will only be covered – at a rate of €0.30 per kilometre plus any applicable tolls – if that is the only possible solution.
• Accommodation
  Maximum amount for hotels: €140 per night. That sum might be re-evaluated for certain countries/cities, or if it is impossible to find accommodation at that price.

Total financial support is calculated in accordance with eligible costs using criteria laid down in the critera article and the Kultur | lx – Arts Council Luxembourg Guidelines (Our guidelines).

The support will be paid on submission of invoices and a report no later than 3 months after the end of the project. Without the final breakdown of expenses, the Coordinators of Kultur | lx may block payment of the support.

The award of the funding will be voided if the project in respect of which the funding was awarded does not take place by the deadline that the organisation set at the time when the funding was awarded. The same applies in the event that one of the conditions applicable to the award of the funding is no longer being met, or that the funding was awarded on the basis of inaccurate or incomplete information.

Should the funding be voided, the organisation will be entitled to reimbursement of any payments already made. The organisation may, on an exceptional basis, waive its right to reimbursement upon the submission of a written request setting out the reasons, which must be outside the control of the beneficiary of the funding, why the project did not take place and their direct causal link with the fact that it did not take place.

The beneficiary of the support must include the Kultur | lx logo on its communication materials, with the statement “With the support of Kultur | lx – Arts Council Luxembourg”.

This support is intended for:

• Artists;
• Authors;
• Non-profits/companies;
• Private/public limited companies;
• Cultural institutions.
  With Luxembourg citizenship or residency in Luxembourg.
• Foreign organisations for a Luxembourg production/artist.

Beneficiaries of the Global Project Grant for the year in question are not entitled to this support.

The support is not retroactive.

All sectors supported by Kultur | lx.

Decisions to approve, reject, or defer a funding application are taken by an internal comittee or external selection committee for amounts above €10,000.

Applications for funding shall be submitted electronically via the Kultur | lx – Arts Council Luxembourg platform.

The submission deadlines for projects in 2023 are as follows:

• March 19, 2023
• April 23, 2023
• May 21, 2023
• June 25, 2023
• July 23, 2023
• August 27, 2023
• October 1st, 2023
• October 29, 2023
• December 3, 2023

WARNING : The Internal Selection Committees shall take a decision on each application within 3 weeks of the deadline for submissions (see dates above). The proposed projects must not start before the end of the period to reply.
For example:
Submission on 19 March. Reply by 9 April at the latest. The project must not start before 10 April.
Submission on 23 April. Reply by 14 May at the latest. The project must not start before 15 May.

• Project relevance;
• Clearly stated goals;
• Relevant, quality communication tools (press kit, data sheet, visuals, Web presence, etc.);
• Schedule of planned events;
• Identification and references of targeted professional partners and media;
• Quality of the budget and diversity of funding sources;
• Career benefit.

• PR services (fees and postage costs);
• Advertising;
• Digital promotion and marketing;
• Promotional content/EPK (only if made by a professional agency, e.g. graphic designers, videographers, etc.);
• Community-management services;
• Radio/playlist plugger.

Total financial support is calculated in accordance with eligible costs using criteria laid down in the critera article and the Kultur | lx – Arts Council Luxembourg Guidelines (Our guidelines).

The support will be paid on submission of invoices and a report no later than 3 months after the end of the project. Without the final breakdown of expenses, the Coordinators of Kultur | lx may block payment of the support. However, some expenses, too significant to be advanced by the artist or the structure, may be invoiced directly to Kultur | lx on the basis of an estimate jointly accepted by the project initiator and Kultur | lx.

The award of the funding will be voided if the project in respect of which the funding was awarded does not take place by the deadline that the organisation set at the time when the funding was awarded. The same applies in the event that one of the conditions applicable to the award of the funding is no longer being met, or that the funding was awarded on the basis of inaccurate or incomplete information.

Should the funding be voided, the organisation will be entitled to reimbursement of any payments already made. The organisation may, on an exceptional basis, waive its right to reimbursement upon the submission of a written request setting out the reasons, which must be outside the control of the beneficiary of the funding, why the project did not take place and their direct causal link with the fact that it did not take place.

The beneficiary of the support must include the Kultur | lx logo on its communication materials, with the statement “With the support of Kultur | lx – Arts Council Luxembourg”.

This support is intended for:

• Private/public limited companies based in Luxembourg and abroad;
• Galleries in Luxembourg and abroad;
• Publishers in Luxembourg and abroad;
• Luxembourg non-profits/companies;
• Luxembourg cultural institutions.

The Luxembourgish artist(s) must be central to the submitted proposal; their place in it will play a key role in the evaluation of the project. The support awarded must be focused on expenses relating directly to Luxembourgish artists.

The support is not retroactive.

All sectors supported by Kultur | lx.

Decisions to approve, reject, or defer a funding application are taken by an intern or a selection committee for amounts above €10,000.

Applications for funding shall be submitted electronically via the Kultur | lx – Arts Council Luxembourg platform.

The submission deadlines for projects in 2023 are as follows:

• March 19, 2023
• April 23, 2023
• May 21, 2023
• June 25, 2023
• July 23, 2023
• August 27, 2023
• October 1st, 2023
• October 29, 2023
• December 3, 2023

WARNING : the Internal Selection Committees shall take a decision on each application within 3 weeks of the deadline for submissions (see dates above). The proposed projects must not start before the end of the period to reply.
For example:
Submission on 19 March. Reply by 9 April at the latest. The project must not start before 10 April.
Submission on 23 April. Reply by 14 May at the latest. The project must not start before 15 May.

• References of the targeted trade show or fair;
• Relevance of the project and programme dedicated to Luxembourg artists;
• Clearly stated goals;
• Schedule of planned events;
• Identification and quality of proposed professional partners;
• Added value for the artist’s career;
• Quality of the budget and diversity of funding sources;
• Cultural impact for Luxembourg.

• Travel of Luxembourg artist(s);
• Accommodation of Luxembourg artist(s);
• Per diem of Luxembourg artist(s);
• Transportation costs;
• Registration/accreditation fees;
• Spot-/stand-hire costs;
• Visa fees of Luxembourg artist(s).

• Travel
  Travel should be by train where possible. Second-class tickets will be reimbursed, as will economy-class plane tickets.
  Travel by car will only be covered – at a rate of €0.30 per kilometre plus any applicable tolls – if that is the only possible solution.
• Accommodation
  Maximum amount for hotels: €140 per night. That sum might be re-evaluated for certain countries/cities, or if it is impossible to find accommodation at that price.
• Per diem
  Per diem: 30 euro per day, per person, per working day. 15 euro per day, per person, per day of travel.
  Days of rest are not compensated.

Total financial support is calculated in accordance with eligible costs using criteria laid down in the critera article and the Kultur | lx – Arts Council Luxembourg Guidelines (Our guidelines).

The support will be paid on submission of invoices and a report no later than 3 months after the end of the project. Without the final breakdown of expenses, the Coordinators of Kultur | lx may block payment of the support.

The award of the funding will be voided if the project in respect of which the funding was awarded does not take place by the deadline that the organisation set at the time when the funding was awarded. The same applies in the event that one of the conditions applicable to the award of the funding is no longer being met, or that the funding was awarded on the basis of inaccurate or incomplete information.

Should the funding be voided, the organisation will be entitled to reimbursement of any payments already made. The organisation may, on an exceptional basis, waive its right to reimbursement upon the submission of a written request setting out the reasons, which must be outside the control of the beneficiary of the funding, why the project did not take place and their direct causal link with the fact that it did not take place.

The beneficiary of the support must include the Kultur | lx logo on its communication materials, with the statement “With the support of Kultur | lx – Arts Council Luxembourg”.

This support is intended for:

• Artists;
• Authors;
• Composers
• Non-profits/companies;
• Private/public limited companies;
• Cultural institutions.
  With Luxembourg citizenship or residency in Luxembourg.
• Foreign cultural institutions (only for a Luxembourg production*).

*Luxembourg production: a production mainly funded from Luxembourg / in which the lead partner is based in Luxembourg / of which the creator is has citizenship of or residency in Luxembourg (artist, director, choreographer, author, etc.).

Beneficiaries of the Global Project Grant for the year in question are not entitled to this support.

The support is not retroactive.

All sectors supported by Kultur | lx.

Decisions to approve, reject, or defer a funding application are taken by an internal comittee or external selection committee for amounts above €10,000.

Applications for funding shall be submitted electronically via the Kultur | lx – Arts Council Luxembourg platform.

The submission deadlines for projects in 2023 are as follows:

• March 19, 2023
• April 23, 2023
• May 21, 2023
• June 25, 2023
• July 23, 2023
• August 27, 2023
• October 1st, 2023
• October 29, 2023
• December 3, 2023

WARNING : the Internal Selection Committees shall take a decision on each application within 3 weeks of the deadline for submissions (see dates above). The proposed projects must not start before the end of the period to reply.
For example:
Submission on 19 March. Reply by 9 April at the latest. The project must not start before 10 April.
Submission on 23 April. Reply by 14 May at the latest. The project must not start before 15 May.

• The production must take place in/at a recognised cultural institution, festival, or venue abroad;
• References of the targeted host organisation/event;
• Project management and feasibility;
• Quality of the budget and diversity of funding sources;
• Clearly stated goals;
• Added value for the career;
• Sustainability: isolated events that have no prospects for exchanges, or that do not form part of a career-development or networking plan will not be selected.

• Travel;
• Accommodation;
• Per diem;
• Transportation costs (sets, artwork, backline, insurance);
• Technical costs (rental of additional equipment, presentation costs);
• Visa fees;
• COVID test fees;
• Promotional fees related to the tour:
  • Press/PR costs (fees + postage costs);
  • Purchase of advertising space (print, radio, Web, professional publications, etc.);
  • Advertising and digital marketing (Google, Youtube, Facebook, Instagram, etc.);
• Translation costs for overtitling (for theatre and opera productions);
• Costs of reruns (only for performing arts, as part of a tour abroad with at least three dates).

• Travel
  Travel should be by train where possible. Second-class tickets will be reimbursed, as will economy-class plane tickets.
  Travel by car will only be covered – at a rate of €0.30 per kilometre plus any applicable tolls – if that is the only possible solution.
• Accommodation
  Maximum amount for hotels: €140 per night. That sum might be re-evaluated for certain countries/cities, or if it is impossible to find accommodation at that price.
• Per diem
  Per diem: 30 euro per day, per person, per working day. 15 euro per day, per person, per day of travel. Days of rest are not compensated.
• Reruns costs
  Rehearsal fees, rental of rehearsal space. Support will be provided for a maximum of 5 days of work.

Total financial support is calculated in accordance with eligible costs using criteria laid down in the critera article and the Kultur | lx – Arts Council Luxembourg Guidelines (Our guidelines).

The support will be paid on submission of invoices and a report no later than 3 months after the end of the project. Without the final breakdown of expenses, the Coordinators of Kultur | lx may block payment of the support. However, some expenses, too significant to be advanced by the artist or the structure, may be invoiced directly to Kultur | lx on the basis of an estimate jointly accepted by the project initiator and Kultur | lx.

The award of the funding will be voided if the project in respect of which the funding was awarded does not take place by the deadline that the organisation set at the time when the funding was awarded. The same applies in the event that one of the conditions applicable to the award of the funding is no longer being met, or that the funding was awarded on the basis of inaccurate or incomplete information.

Should the funding be voided, the organisation will be entitled to reimbursement of any payments already made. The organisation may, on an exceptional basis, waive its right to reimbursement upon the submission of a written request setting out the reasons, which must be outside the control of the beneficiary of the funding, why the project did not take place and their direct causal link with the fact that it did not take place.

The beneficiary of the support must include the Kultur | lx logo on its communication materials, with the statement “With the support of Kultur | lx – Arts Council Luxembourg”.

This support is only intended to individuals:

• Artists;
• Authors;
• Composers;
• Curators;
• Self-employed culture-sector professionals (managers, agents, booking agents, etc.).

qWith Luxembourg citizenship or residency in Luxembourg.

Beneficiaries of the Global Project Grant for the year in question are not entitled to this support.

For beneficiaries of the Artist Mangement Programme, a maximum of €800 per international conference will be granted with a maximum of two events per calendar year.

The support is not retroactive.

All sectors supported by Kultur | lx.

Decisions to approve, reject, or defer a funding application are taken by an internal comittee or external selection committee for amounts above €10,000.

Applications for funding shall be submitted electronically via the Kultur | lx – Arts Council Luxembourg platform.

The submission deadlines for projects in 2023 are as follows:

• March 19, 2023
• April 23, 2023
• May 21, 2023
• June 25, 2023
• July 23, 2023
• August 27, 2023
• October 1st, 2023
• October 29, 2023
• December 3, 2023

WARNING : the Internal Selection Committees shall take a decision on each application within 3 weeks of the deadline for submissions (see dates above). The proposed projects must not start before the end of the period to reply.
For example:
Submission on 19 March. Reply by 9 April at the latest. The project must not start before 10 April.
Submission on 23 April. Reply by 14 May at the latest. The project must not start before 15 May.

• Relevance of the targeted event/platform/training programme;
• Clearly identifiable objectives;
• Benefit for the career/education of the person in question;
• Quality of the budget and diversity of funding sources;
• For attendance at trade shows and exhibitions, the availability of a professional entourage is an advantage;
• Sustainability: the need to travel must be demonstrated and must form part of a career- or network-development approach. It will be necessary to check that the resources required to achieve the desired result cannot be found in Luxembourg.

• Travel;
• Accommodation;
• Per diem;
• Accreditation fees;
• Flat rate daily expenses allowance (from 7 days and only as part of an international residency abroad including a recognised and named support programme)
• Registration fees;
• Visa fees;
• COVID test fees.

• Travel
  Travel should be by train where possible. Second-class tickets will be reimbursed, as will economy-class plane tickets.
  Travel by car will only be covered – at a rate of €0.30 per kilometre plus any applicable tolls – if that is the only possible solution.
• Accommodation
  Maximum amount for hotels: €140 per night. That sum might be re-evaluated for certain countries/cities, or if it is impossible to find accommodation at that price.
• Per diem
  Per diem: 30 euro per day, per person, per working day. 15 euro per day, per person, per day of travel.
  Days of rest are not compensated.
• Flat rate expenses allowance
  600 euros / week (the granting of a flat rate expenses allowance replaces the per diem).

Total financial support is calculated in accordance with eligible costs using criteria laid down in the critera article and the Kultur | lx – Arts Council Luxembourg Guidelines (Our guidelines).

The support will be paid on submission of invoices and a report no later than 3 months after the end of the project. Without the final breakdown of expenses, the Coordinators of Kultur | lx may block payment of the support.

The award of the funding will be voided if the project in respect of which the funding was awarded does not take place by the deadline that the organisation set at the time when the funding was awarded. The same applies in the event that one of the conditions applicable to the award of the funding is no longer being met, or that the funding was awarded on the basis of inaccurate or incomplete information.

Should the funding be voided, the organisation will be entitled to reimbursement of any payments already made. The organisation may, on an exceptional basis, waive its right to reimbursement upon the submission of a written request setting out the reasons, which must be outside the control of the beneficiary of the funding, why the project did not take place and their direct causal link with the fact that it did not take place.

The beneficiary of the support must include the Kultur | lx logo on its communication materials, with the statement “With the support of Kultur | lx – Arts Council Luxembourg”.

This residency program is open to artists of all disciplines. The selection is open to Luxembourg artists or artists living in Luxembourg. The candidates must:

• Be engaged in a professional practice (justify previous work and a significant professional background).
• Speak French or English.
• Be available during the residency period.

The application must be sent exclusively via the online application form. No documents can be sent by mail.

Final registration date: Sunday, November 20, 2022 at midgnight

The artist will be hosted September to November 2022 in a studio apartment located on the site of the Marais. In no case, the stay can be split.

The studio apartments vary in size from 20 to 55 m², with an average of 40 m² including a furnished work and living space (work area, bedroom, bathroom, kitchen). Some workshops are equipped with a piano. All workshops are equipped with a wifi Internet connection.

In addition to the provision of a studio apartment within the Cité internationale des arts, the winner will be able to benefit from a living grant and support for the project provided by Kultur | lx and the Cité internationale des arts team.

It is possible for the resident to be accompanied by an adult and/or a child under the age of 7. A financial supplement is required. Animals are not allowed.

The resident agrees to respect the dates of the residence and the general rules.

• Housing: a studio apartment is available at the Cité internationale des arts
• Grant: residency allowance of 8.400 EUR
• Flat fee for transport and daily expenses: fixed rate of 1.800 EUR
• Production costs: maximum amount of EUR 2,000 reimbursable on original, receipted invoices.

Expenses to be paid by the grant holder:

• The security deposit requested by the Cité internationale des arts, in the amount of 200 EUR.
• Living expenses (food, travel and transportation during the residency, etc.).
• The artist must have health and repatriation insurance during his stay in Paris.
• It is possible for the resident to come accompanied by an adult and/or a child under 7 years old. A financial supplement is then required, and must be paid by the resident.

The designation of the grant holder will be made after the examination of the application files by a jury composed of qualified personalities from the Luxembourg cultural sector and the artistic direction of the Cité des Arts.

The jury will award the residency based on the relevance and integrity of the artistic approaches. The jury for the selection is made-up with personalities from the cultural world.

The jury’s decision is final. The jury may decide not to award a grant if it considers that the candidates proposed to it do not meet the award criteria.

All candidates will be notified by e-mail.

• Letter of motivation from the candidate
• Photocopy of an identity document
• Certificate of residence of the applicant
• Certificate of affiliation (statement of social security affiliations) issued by the competent social security organization
• Applicant’s artistic CV
• Note of intent describing the personal artistic project and the subject of research and/or creation (issues, objectives, techniques, work areas…) between 3 and 5 DIN A4 pages
• Artistic file including visuals, texts, press reviews, video recordings, etc.

The grant holder undertakes to submit a detailed report to Kultur | lx at the end of the residency. This report may be published. Kultur | lx may demand a full or partial refund of the grant if the fellow does not submit a report.

The grant holder agrees to respect the internal regulations of the Cité internationale des arts in Paris.

The grant holder agrees to mention Kultur | lx and the Cité internationale des arts during the presentation of the works resulting from this residency as well as in any communication related to this residency.

By applying, the applicant declares that the information provided is true and complete. He/she agrees that all members of the jury may have access to his/her personal information. He/she authorizes the jury to verify the accuracy of all information related to his/her application. In the event that any information provided by the applicant is inaccurate, the applicant understands that Kultur | lx reserves the right to cancel the application. The grant holder consents and agrees that Kultur | lx may use his/her name for promotional and advertising purposes.

The residency grant, travel allowance and per diem will be paid in two instalments to the recipient’s personal account. The first instalment of 80% shall be paid upon arrival at the Cité des Arts and the grant holder must notify Kultur | lx in writing. The second instalment of 20% after submission of the report at the end of the residency.

A maximum of 2,000 EUR will be paid at the same time as the second instalment, after presentation, at the end of the residency, of the accounting documents and receipts relating to the production costs, the testimonial of the residency and the possible costs of an exhibition/performance/meeting.

Kultur | lx expressly reserves the right to cancel at any time and for any reason the awarding of grants under these rules, without any applicant being able to claim any compensation for this.

List of grant holders :

• 2018 : Justine Blau (visual artist)
• 2019 : Vera Kox (visual artist)
• 2020 : Jeff Weber (visual artist)
• 2021 : Andrea Mancini (musician and performer)
• 2022 : Letizia Romanini (visual artist)

More information:
Cité internationale des Arts

The residency programme is open to visual artists. It is designed for Luxembourg nationals or artists based in Luxembourg. Applicants must:

• speak English or German
• be engaged in a professional practice (provide evidence of previous work and significant professional experience)
• be available during the residency period.

All applications must be submitted in english or german via the online application form only. Any other document sent by post will not be accepted.

Final registration date: November 20, 2022 at midnight.

The residency shall take place from 1 July to 31 December 2023 (dates to be confirmed with the Künstlerhaus Bethanien). By no means, the period of stay can be split. The artist stays at the Künstlerhaus Bethanien in one of the 25 studios for artists. The accommodation is equipped with a small kitchen area and a sink. All workshops have a Wi-Fi internet connection. The bathrooms and showers are shared between the artists.

The studios have a surface area of 55 m². In addition to the studio in the Künstlerhaus Bethanien, the artist resident receives a production grant of up to EUR 3,000 from the Künstlerhaus Bethanien for the period of stay and benefits from professional support. The project developed by the artist resident shall be presented at the Künstlerhaus Bethanien as part of a group exhibition. The artist resident gets constructive feedback, which is then published in the annual magazine BE-Magazin. He/She shall have the opportunity to participate in the Open Studios events held by the Künstlerhaus Bethanien.

• Accommodation: a studio at the Künstlerhaus Bethanien
• Grant: a residency allowances of EUR 16.800
• Flat fee for transport and daily expenses: a flat rate of EUR 5.200

The resident is selected following two Jury sessions:

• a first session in January: examination of all applications by a Jury made up of luxembourgish experts
• a second session in February: selection of the artist by a Jury whose members are appointed by the Künstlerhaus Bethanien.

The Jury for the pre-selection step is made up of :

• Claudine Hemmer (Ministry of Culture)
• Clément Minighetti (MUDAM)
• Lisa Kohl (Artist, Laureate 2022)

The Jury grants the residency based on the relevance and integrity of the artistic approach. The Jury’s decision is final. The Jury may decide not to grant any residency if it considers that the applications submitted do not meet the eligibility requirements.

All applicants shall be notified by e-mail.

• Cover letter
• Photocopy of the applicant’s ID card
• Healthcare registration certificate (social security affiliation statements) issued by the relevant social security body
• Curriculum Vitae
• A letter of intent describing the research project that the artist wishes to carry out as well as the considered mediums (issues, objectives, techniques, main focuses, etc.) between 3 and 5 DIN A4 pages
• Portfolio including visuals, texts, press reviews.

Incomplete submissions and submissions after the deadline will not be considered.

Outside the allocated time for research and creation, the artist is required to show his/her work to the public. Participation in the Open Studios is compulsory.

If the residency is terminated before the end of the term, the artist shall refund the grant and the expenses related to the incomplete period of time.

The grant holder shall comply with the internal regulations of the Künstlerhaus Bethanien.

The artist shall submit a detailed report to Kultur|lx upon termination of the residency, which shall be shared with Künstlerhaus Bethanien. This report may be published. The artist shall also complete an internal survey to evaluate the residency. The survey shall not be shared. Kultur|lx may demand full or partial reimbursement of the grant if the artist fails to submit the report.

The residency grant, the flat fee for transport and daily expenses shall be paid into the personal account of the grant holder in three instalments : 60% upon arrival in Berlin, which must be notified to Kultur|lx in writing, 30% after three months of residency and 10% after submission of the end-of-residency report at the end of the residency.

Kultur | lx expressly reserves the right to cancel at any time and for any reason whatsoever grants awarding under these terms, without any applicant being entitled to claim any compensation in this respect.

List of previous Laureates

• 2019: Aline Bouvy
• 2020: Eric Schumacher
• 2021: Mike Bourscheid
• 2022: Lisa Kohl

More information
Künstlerhaus Bethanien