Bauhaus Bavaria Artist-in-Residence Program

Nestled amidst the breathtaking landscape of lower Bavaria, the residency offers a unique opportunity for sustainable creative experimentation. Spanning 20,000 square meters and featuring two historic buildings—the Höpfelgut and the former hermitage of Franciscan monk Elias Zormeyer—the location embodies a rich tapestry of history and natural beauty. Designed by the renowned artisans, the Höpfls, these centuries-old structures serve as a hub for creative transdisciplinary endeavor and collaborations and are a testament to Bavaria’s sustainable architectural heritage.

They are happy to announce this year’s Bauhaus Bavaria Artist-in-Residence program, focusing on the various relationships and entanglements of nature and the built environment.

The Artist – Residency format will be complemented by excursions and lectures and mentoring sessions and conclude in a final exhibition presentation of the projects and experimental research.

Focus Areas

• habitats as shared spaces for humans and non-human species
• neuroarchitecture/architecture and perception
• sustainable ecological building practices
• permaculture, upcycling
• biodiversity-enhancing landscape architecture
• monument protection, building in existing buildings, conservation/restoration of buildings
• informal education

What they are offering? 

• 4 month residency starting 1st of July, 2024 for 5 artist/cultural producers
• Stipend 750,- per Month (this stipend is a daily allowance of €25 per person per day. It is a contribution
• to food, local transport, etc.)
• Travel allowance: Travel distance under 5,000 km: €350 per person for round-trip.
• Travel distance from 5,000 km: €700 per person for round-trip
• Green top-up €350 per person for choosing not to travel by airplane (round-trip). Only applicable for distances of 600 km and more.
• Disability support Up to €75 per person per day. For people whose disabilities affect their ability to carry out the mobility project. Budget to be agreed with the team according to individual needs.
• The top-ups can be added cumulatively: one person can receive several top-ups at the same time. Justification and proof for the required top-ups will be asked.
• Visa related expenses 80 Euros
• Accomodation/Workspace
• Mentoring
• Field Trips
• Exhibition at the end of the Residency

Who can apply? 

• Legal residents in Creative Europe countries, except Germany (regardless of nationality)
• cultural producers (architects, designers, filmmakers, 3D artists, philosophers, architecture + art historians, artists living and working in one of the 40 Creative Europe Countries:
  • Albania, Austria, Armenia, Belgium, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Kosovo, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Montenegro, Netherlands, North Macedonia, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Tunisia, and Ukraine.
• Overseas Countries and Territories (OCTs) and Outermost Regions (Ors):
  • Greenland (Denmark); French Guiana, French Polynesia, French Southern and Antarctic Territories, Guadeloupe, Martinique, Mayotte, New Caledonia, Reunion Island, Saint Barthelemy, Saint-Martin, St. Pierre and Miquelon, Wallis and Futuna Islands (France);Azores, Madeira (Portugal); Canary Islands (Spain); Aruba, Bonaire, Curaçao, Saba, Sint Maarten, Sint Eustatius (The Netherlands.)
• Only apply if you are availabe for the full 120 days/4 months. Starting July 1st 2024.
• Good English and/or German skills, passion to both collaborate and work on own projects related to this years topic : Nature – Built Environment are mandatory.

For more information, visit BBK Bayern.