Otte1 awards scholarships to artists in the fields of visual arts (with the exception of applied arts), music composition and literature.
The Otte1 artist residency – named after its location at Ottestr.
1 in Eckernförde, Germany – is a place for research, artistic work and international encounters.
It supports professional artists at various stages of their
career.
The Board of the Friends of otte1 – Schleswig-Holsteinisches Künstlerhaus awards annual scholarships from the Ministry of Education, Science and Culture of the State of Schleswig-Holstein – subject to coverage by the state budget. Applications are open to professional artists from the fields of visual arts, music composition and literature. The scholarships are awarded as three-month work and residency scholarships. Applications are made via a portfolio. A concrete project does not necessarily have to be carried out; research and the development of project approaches are also eligible for funding. Four individual studios/living spaces are available rent-free and the scholarship holders also receive financial support of 1,000 euros per month.
The Künstlerhaus otte1 acts as a mediator between former and current scholarship holders. It aims to build a bridge between the present and the future of the artists. The Künstlerhaus addresses the public with lectures, concerts, open studio events and exhibitions. The Otte1 exhibition space in the center of Eckernförde regularly presents works by the scholarship holders.
Application
The application for the stays in 2025 is possible in the period from 1.7.2024 to 31.8.2024. Applications are only possible online under the following link: Application.
The evaluation will be carried out by a jury of experts, the selected applicants for 2025 will be informed and the list has been published on the website.
Focus
- Applications are open to visual artists, music composers and writers We accept artists at different stages of their career who work in many different media. Collectives and groups can apply for the residency through an open call. If accepted into the program, you will share a studio space. Please submit an application on behalf of the entire group and indicate in the application that
you are applying on behalf of a collective. - Artists should not be enrolled in a degree-granting program during their residency.
If you are currently enrolled but will have completed your studies at the time of the residency for which you are applying
, you can still apply. - The residency is intended as a time for research and reflection on artistic practice. All fellows are expected to work at least 20 hours per week in their studio. Fellows should enthusiastically participate in the meetings and events that take place as part of the residency, including gatherings, curatorial visits and a seasonal open studio.
- Fellows are encouraged to organize a program during their stay that directly benefits their practice, e.g. an artist talk, an exhibition, a live performance, a small workshop, a talk with invited participants or another individual event. A small budget is made available for this event.
Studios & Accessibility
Otte 1 – Künstlerresidenz Schleswig-Holstein provides the scholarship holders with four furnished studios. They are between 51 and 64 square meters in size. The four apartments with separate or integrated bedrooms are equipped with a kitchen and bathroom. An inner courtyard and a garden are available for communal use. The studios are located on the first floor and second floor of an old historic building, which can be reached via a staircase. Some of the studios, common rooms and building facilities are accessible for wheelchair users, but the studios are only partially accessible.
For more information about the available studios, please follow this link: Ateliers.
Residence times
The following periods are available:
January 1 – March 31, 2025
April 1 – June 30, 2025
July 1 – September 30, 2025
October 1 – December 31, 2025
Please indicate the preferred period in your application.
Format
Please send us your application documents in PDF format with the following details:
- Short CV and a brief description of your practice (max. one A4 page)
- Artist CV
- Portfolio (max. 20 pages)
If applicable, please provide us with samples of your work and links to video or sound files for film and sound-related contributions.
Schedule
Please submit your proposal online under Application. No confirmation of receipt will be sent. Only the selected applicants will be contacted. Online interviews can also be conducted.
The selected scholarship holders will be informed in writing by Otte1 about the chosen residency period and the studio for which they have received a scholarship. Due to the large number of applications, it is not possible for us to provide individual feedback. The names of the scholarship holders will be published on the Otte1 website.