€13,000 total funding, housing, and a 10-month international fellowship.
The Akademie Schloss Solitude Curatorial Fellowship offers three funded fellowships for curators to develop independent curatorial work in Stuttgart, Germany. The Akademie Schloss Solitude Curatorial Fellowship supports curatorial practice within an international, interdisciplinary residency environment. The program is structured as a 10-month fellowship running from September 2026 to June 2027, requiring continuous presence in Stuttgart and active participation in the Akademie’s artistic and discursive life. Fellows are invited to develop and realize curatorial projects that operate within the Akademie’s framework, which emphasizes exchange, collaboration, and the production of public-facing formats. The fellowship situates curatorial work within a broader field that includes art, science, technology, and society, and it expects projects to engage across these areas through clearly defined formats such as exhibitions, events, publications, or discursive programs.
The Akademie Schloss Solitude provides a context where curatorial practice is understood as a method of structuring relationships between artists, works, ideas, and audiences. Fellows work alongside an international and multidisciplinary group of residents, creating opportunities for exchange that inform the development of their projects. The fellowship includes financial support through a monthly stipend of €1300, totaling €13,000 over the full duration, along with a furnished live and work studio, access to workshops and libraries, and additional support such as travel reimbursement and material funding. These resources are designed to support focused development while enabling engagement with the Akademie’s program and the local context in Stuttgart and the Baden-Württemberg region. The fellowship also requires participation in internal and public formats, contributing to the visibility of the work and its integration into the Akademie’s ongoing activities.
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Opportunity Snapshot
What: Curatorial fellowship (3 positions)
Who: Curators with 3–5 years of independent practice based in Germany
Where: Stuttgart, Germany
Award / Support: €1300/month stipend (total €13,000), furnished studio, travel reimbursement, material support, insurance support, access to workshops and libraries
Residency Duration: 10 months (September 2026 – June 2027)
Deadline: May 22, 2026
Official Link: https://www.akademie-solitude.de/de/news/ausschreibung-von-drei-stipendien-fuer-kuration/
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About the Opportunity
Akademie Schloss Solitude offers three curatorial fellowships within its international and transdisciplinary residency program. Fellows are invited to further develop their curatorial practice independently while working in exchange with an international group of artists and researchers.
The fellowship is situated at the intersection of art, science, technology, and society. Curating is understood as a practice that connects people, artistic work, discourse, and the public. Fellows develop and realize projects while contributing to the Akademie’s program and engaging in collaborative processes.
What Is Offered
• €1300 monthly stipend for living expenses (total €13,000)
• Furnished live/work studio with utilities included
• One-time travel reimbursement for arrival and departure
• Material cost support
• Health insurance coverage for non-EU participants
• Access to workshops (wood, metal, video/VR) and libraries
• Exchange within an international, multidisciplinary fellowship community
Who Should Apply
Applicants must meet the following criteria:
• 3 to 5 years of independent curatorial practice
• Proven track record of realized projects
• Very good German and English language skills
• Residence in Germany for at least two years
• Existing network in Baden-Württemberg or interest in developing one
Applicants must be continuously present in Stuttgart for the full duration of the fellowship. Students are not eligible, except doctoral candidates.
Timeline
Deadline: May 22, 2026
Why This Opportunity Matters
This fellowship provides sustained time, funding, and institutional support for curators working independently. The structure combines financial support, housing, and access to facilities with an international network, creating conditions for focused development and exchange.
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