OPEN CALL RESIDENCY 2027

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SCHLOSS BRÖLLIN OFFERS A SPACE FOR FOCUSED ARTISTIC PROCESSES IN THE HEART OF NATURE
As part of the annual residency programme, groups of artists working in the performing arts (with a focus on dance, performance and contemporary circus) can apply for a residency of up to two weeks in 2027.


WHO CAN APPLY?
The call for applications is open to groups of performing artists working at regional, national and international levels.

Groups may apply if they:

  • are working on a new production with secured or pending funding,
  • wish to further develop or resume an existing project,
  • or – given the current funding situation – are in a research or exploratory phase and require time for artistic development.



WHAT DOES THE RESIDENCY OFFER?

A residency lasts one to two weeks and includes:

  • Rehearsal and work spaces (studio, outdoor areas) including basic technical equipment (overview of venue options here)
  • Accommodation (in single, twin or shared rooms, depending on availability
  • Meals provided by the castle kitchen (vegetarian)
  • A pro-rata travel allowance subject to agreement and availability
  • At the end of the residency, a public or internal presentation of the work produced may
  • take place, in a format agreed upon by the group.


RESIDENCY PERIODS 
Residencies will take place between May and September 2027. If an application is successful, the specific periods will be agreed upon jointly and are binding. The stay will last for a minimum of one week and a maximum of two weeks.

Please note: No stays are possible between 1 and 15 August 2027.


SELECTION CRITERIA
The independent expert jury will assess applications based on the following criteria:

  • artistic quality and originality of the project
  • feasibility of the project and its potential for further development
  • the group’s artistic practice to date
  • the significance of a residency at Schloss Bröllin for the current project or work phase

Outreach initiatives or a connection to the Vorpommern region are welcome, but not a prerequisite.


APPLICATION
Applications must be submitted online in German or English. Please submit the fully completed application form and all required documents electronically.

Application deadline: 1 October 2026, 24:00 (CEST)

An independent jury will decide on the selection. The decision is expected to be announced at the end of November 2026.

All details will be treated confidentially and will be used solely for the purposes of the selection process.

APPLY HERE

Further Information
www.broellin.de/residenzprogramm 

THE RESIDENCY PROGRAMME IS FUNDED BY THE MINISTRY OF SCIENCE, CULTURE, FEDERAL AND EUROPEAN AFFAIRS OF MECKENBURG-VORPOMMERN AND THE DISTRICT OF VORPOMMERN-GREIFSWALD.

COFUNDED BY EUROPEAN UNION.