Oberpfälzer Künstlerhaus (Kebbel-Villa), Schwandorf; Copyright: Oberpfälzer Künstlerhaus
The Oberpfälzer Künstlerhaus I (Kebbel-Villa), built in 1890 as residential accommodation, is used as a cultural facility for the town of Schwandorf for exhibitions in the field of fine arts, as well as for concerts, theatre, readings and lectures. The Oberpfälzer Künstlerhaus II (Internationales Künstlerhaus) is run by the development association “Förderverein Oberpfälzer Künstlerhaus e. V.”. At the moment, up to four artists at a time in the fields of lyric poetry, composition and fine arts can stay in Schwandorf-Fronberg for six to eight weeks to work, in an exchange programme with partner establishments that are all members of the international association of arts centres Res Artis. As well as five accommodation units, the house contains a studio for a fine arts scholar, as well as for an author and composer.
Field:
Fine arts, literature (also available for playwrights) and music (composition)
Contact:
Stadt Schwandorf
Services:
- Accommodation and studio
- Residency on exchange basis with other arts centres
Duration:
Application guidelines:
- Application deadline: 15th October anually
- Selection process through partner establishments worldwide