A four-year studio programme supporting emerging artists in Hesse with free workspace, mentoring, professional development, networking and opportunities for international residencies. Four places are available for the 2027–2031 programme.
Who can apply
Artists born in 1987 or later with a relevant university degree who are no longer enrolled and will have their main residence in Hesse when the programme begins. Artist groups and collectives may also apply.
What you get
A free studio at basis e.V. for four years, professional mentoring and networking, access to basis facilities and exhibition spaces, and opportunities for funded international residencies of up to 12 months during the programme.
HAP - studio programme
The HAP Studio Programme in Frankfurt supports outstanding young artists in Hesse for a period of four years by providing a total of twelve studios free of charge at basis e.V. The grant is awarded in two years to eight or four scholarship holders. The postgraduate programme also offers professional support and networking through a specially designed mentoring programme. In addition, all facilities of basis can be used, such as the basis project room for self-organized exhibitions and events. Sponsored stays abroad can also be taken up to a total of 12 months during the programme. Four spots are available for the class of 2027-2031.
Artists can apply:
- from and including year of birth 1987
- who have a university degree relevant to the field and are no longer enrolled at a university at the start of the programme
- who have their main residence in Hesse at the start of the programme
- also if they act as an artist group or collective
Selection criteria
- excellent artistic profile
- participation in exhibitions and events as well as an active artistic production
- Motivation and ability to actively participate in the programme
Formal requirements of the application
- Completely filled out application form
- Letter of motivation (max. 2,200 characters including spaces)
- CV
- Portfolio of works (max. 16 pages)
- Digital version in one file (pdf, max. 5 mb)
- File name consisting of first name+last name+HAP Studio-Programm
The application documents must be submitted in English or German. Only applications that are complete and formally correct can be considered. Proof of main residence in Hesse must be submitted at the beginning of the programme. A jury of experts will decide on the awarding of the scholarships.