€4,000 scholarship, €1,000 travel subsidy, accommodation, and up to €2,500 for materials.
The ZKM Rauschenberg Residencies 2026/27 support artists working at the intersection of performative art and creative technology through a three-month artistic research residency in Karlsruhe, Germany.
The program provides financial support, housing, access to advanced technical facilities, and a final public showcase, making it a strong opportunity for artists developing interdisciplinary and technology-driven performance work.
Opportunity Snapshot
What: Artist Residency Germany
Who: Artists working at the intersection of performative art and creative technology
Where: ZKM | Hertzlab, Karlsruhe, Germany (showcase in the Kubus)
Award / Support:
- €4,000 scholarship
- €1,000 subsidy for travel expenses
- Up to €2,500 for material costs
- Accommodation in a ZKM artist flatshare apartment
- Mentoring & support
Artist Residency Germany Duration:
3 months (October 1, 2026 – December 18, 2026)
Plus final rehearsal week (January 7–15, 2027)
Public showcase on January 15, 2027
Deadline:
Sunday, April 12, 2026, 11:59 p.m. CET
Official Link:
https://zkm.de/en/open-call-rauschenberg-residencies-202627
About the Artist Residency Germany
The ZKM Rauschenberg Residencies are offered by the Department of Artistic Research & Development at ZKM | Hertzlab in collaboration with the Robert Rauschenberg Foundation.
The residency focuses on projects that connect performative art and technology, with openness to a wide range of formats including dance, performance, spoken or musical theater, physical or object theater, and hybrid forms.
What Is Offered
- €4,000 scholarship
- €1,000 travel subsidy
- Up to €2,500 for material costs
- Accommodation in a ZKM artist flatshare apartment
- Mentoring and institutional support
- Access to studios and rehearsal rooms
- Access to sound studios, wet lab, VR lab, and co-working space
- Research access to the ZKM Archive, including Experiments in Art and Technology materials
- Public showcase in the Kubus (approx. 100-seat venue)
Who Should Apply
“You must have valid health insurance or international health insurance for Germany at the start of the residency.”
“There are three places available for three individuals. Team applications are possible in principle, but the ZKM cannot cover additional accommodation or travel costs.”
Application requirements include:
- Portfolio of relevant digital theater or interactive performative works from the last 5 years
- Concept (maximum 2 DIN A4 pages) including project description, technological approach, schedule, and cost plan
Timeline
Deadline:
Sunday, April 12, 2026, 11:59 p.m. CET
Residency:
October 1 – December 18, 2026
Final Rehearsal + Showcase:
January 7–15, 2027
Why This Opportunity Matters
This residency offers a rare combination of financial support, technical infrastructure, and research access within a major media arts institution, along with a public presentation context for new interdisciplinary work.
Apply
Submit a single PDF application to:
image@zkm.de
Full details:
https://zkm.de/en/open-call-rauschenberg-residencies-202627
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