Title:
32nd International Studio Program of the ACC Galerie Weimar and the City of Weimar
Deadline:
November 30, 2025 (end of day, Central European Time, UTC+01:00)
Announcement Method:
online
Organization:
ACC Galerie Weimar
The non-profit organization ACC (Autonomous Cultural Center) originates in 1987, before the fall of the Berlin wall, when students occupied a derelict Renaissance building in the center of the town where Goethe had his first residence in Weimar. Shortly before the re-unification, ACC protagonists were able to secure the house with the aid of private sponsors. The institution now consists of a gallery and a café and offers a cultural program that includes music, literature and lecture series. Between spring 1989 until today (2025), the ACC has organized and curated more than 300 exhibitions (roughly four per year) of international contemporary art, through which the gallery has become a center for international cooperation and exchange. Simultaneously, the ACC focuses on the achievement of local artists and inaugurated an international artist-in-residence program. The current space is comprised of two connected buildings with 400 square meters of space consisting of 20 rooms in five former apartments.
Founded Year:
1994
Language:
English and German
Duration:
1 February to 31 May 2026
1 June to 30 September 2026
1 October to 31 January 2027
Application Guidelines:
Your proposal must be one PDF (landscape format, max. 14 MB) containing:
- a project title
- your name, address, nationality, phone number, date of birth
- an outline of your proposed project (max. 50 words)
- your preferred work period and one alternative work period, options are:
February 1 – May 31, 2026
June 1 – September 30, 2026
October 1, 2026 – January 31, 2027
- a description of your proposed project (max. 500 words)
- work samples: max. 10 images, mentioning work titles, size, technique/materials, and date
- work samples as video/audio-files: 5 files max., each 2 minutes max., up to 250 MB in total. Please use Dropbox, Google Drive, etc. and include links to such files in your PDF
- CV (max. two pages)
By sending us a project proposal you accept the terms of application. Send your proposal until November 30, 2025 (end of day, Central European Time, UTC+01:00) by E-mail to: studioprogram@acc-weimar.de
Eligibility:
Artists of from all over the world. There is no age restriction. Students’ applications cannot be accepted.
Project proposals must react to the outlined theme of our Open Call. The jury will select three artists, each of whom will spend four months living and working in Weimar. Artist duos or collectives can apply, too, but the stipend will still be 1.100€ per month for all participants and the studio can host max. 2 people.
Rewards:
not mentioned
Outcome:
EXHIBITION
A selection of works produced during the residency period may be presented in a group exhibition in the following year. The ACC Galerie Weimar makes the final decision about the participation of the artists in the exhibition. A possible concept for the exhibition will be developed together with the artists. Where appropriate, works of art will be displayed in public spaces in Weimar to be agreed upon with the artists. It is intended that the artists are present during the preparation and for the opening of the exhibition.
Selection Procedure:
You will not receive a confirmation from us. In case of questions we will contact you. After the jury meeting (likely in the first week of December 2025) we will inform all applicants by sending an acceptance letter or a rejection letter respectively by E-mail.
We will not consider applications that do not follow the guidelines.
The decision of the jury is final; explanations will not be given. If chosen, you must make sure to get, if needed, a visa for Germany on time. That is most important for the 1st work period, which starts already February 1, 2026.
Social Media Links:
https://acc-weimar.de/atelierprogramm/
Application Fees:
not mentioned
Participation Fees:
not mentioned
Residency Fees:
not mentioned
Accommodation Fee:
not mentioned
Paid by Artist:
Travel fee, telephone bill
Paid by Host:
not mentioned
Financial Assistance:
- Selected artists will receive a monthly stipend of 1.100€.
- The program may attempt to find funding in cooperation with the artists to cover travel cost.
We offer free entry to public municipal institutions, such as the City History Museum, the Goethe National Museum, the Bauhaus Museum, and the Duchess Anna Amalia Library.
Fellowships:
not mentioned
Studio / Workspace:
Located on the ground floor of the historical Municipal Studio Building, the studio is about a ten minute walk from the ACC Galerie Weimar in the town center. In addition to the visiting international artist, the well-lit studio building accommodates ten other artists. The studio (30 square meters/323 square feet) does not offer any other special equipment, such as photography, video, digital, etc.
Accommodation:
Rent-free, furnished apartment on the ground floor of the Municipal Studio Building with internet. Meals are available at ACC Café-Restaurant at a 30% discount.
Other Facilities:
We offer free entry to public municipal institutions, such as the City History Museum, the Goethe National Museum, the Bauhaus Museum, and the Duchess Anna Amalia Library.
Location:
ACC-Galerie, Weimar City
Airport:
Flughafen Erfurt Weimar
Contact Information:
Öffnungszeiten
Sonntag–Donnerstag 12:00–18:00 Uhr
Freitag–Samstag 12:00–20:00 Uhr
Email:
studioprogram@acc-weimar.de
Phone:
Telefon: +49 3643 851261
Website:
https://acc-weimar.de/
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