Schaufler Residency@TU Dresden 2027

About this call

The Schaufler Lab@TU Dresden, a joint project of TUD Dresden University of Technology in Dresden, Germany, and The Schaufler Foundation, invites applications for its six-month artist-in-residence at the interface of art and science, starting in April 2027. Artists and collectives working in media art, conceptual art, performance and related fields are invited to explore the theme Energy Cultures in Transition, working with researchers of the Schaufler Kolleg@TU Dresden and drawing on TUD's institutes, laboratories and workshops. The residency includes a monthly stipend of €3,000 net for six months, a studio on the TUD campus, production support of up to €10,000, help finding accommodation, and a solo exhibition at the University Gallery in the Görges Building in autumn 2027. Lectures, talks, workshops and a collaboration with the Dresden University of Fine Arts are part of the residency. The call is subject to the approval of funding.

Who can apply

• Open to applicants of any nationality
• Medium: New Media / Performance
• Entry fee: See official site
• Open to internationally active artists and artist collectives from media art, conceptual art, performance and related fields, with a project on the theme Energy Cultures in Transition to be realized from April 2027. Applicants have completed relevant international artistic projects, appeared in established international exhibitions, have a clear concept of their own artistic approach and an interest in TUD as an academic institution, are explicitly interested in exchange between artistic and scientific research and in working in transdisciplinary teams, and communicate proficiently in German or English. Residents are expected to work on site in Dresden by arrangement (attendance periods coordinated closely with the curator), attend the regular events of the Schaufler Kolleg@TU Dresden and all Schaufler Lab events, give lectures, talks and workshops, take part on site in discussions with research partners, and collaborate with the Dresden University of Fine Arts. Apply in English or German with: the completed application form (it asks for date and place of birth, citizenship, a link to your video and a desired and an alternative six-month period), CV (max. 2 pages), artistic portfolio, project proposal (max. 10,000 characters including spaces), project plan, timeline and budget including potential collaboration partners at TUD (do not contact them in advance), a 3-minute video about the project and yourself, and a letter of recommendation no older than 6 months. Send everything as one PDF (max. 10 MB) by email to kustodie@tu-dresden.de, subject "Schaufler Residency@TU Dresden_Surname"; no material by post. Only complete applications are considered. An interdisciplinary committee selects in December 2026 and the selected artist or collective is announced before the end of 2026. The call is subject to the approval of funding.