The Program
The scholarship recipients are given the opportunity to live at Avelan for a set period. Participants are expected to actively contribute to a harmonious and productive atmosphere within the residency, fostering an inspiring sense of community. The program aims to strengthen individual identities and refine existing artistic characteristics. Its overarching goal is to promote art and culture.
The Stay
Information on the Stay within the LOA Residency
The LOA Residency typically lasts three to four weeks. The exact duration is arranged individually. Fellows receive a weekly grant of €500, which will be transferred retrospectively to the designated account.
Arrival and Departure
Arrival and departure are organized independently by the fellows. Upon submission of the corresponding receipts, we will cover travel expenses up to a maximum of €500. Additionally, we can arrange pick-up from Marseille Airport or Avignon train station.
Mobility on Site
A car is available for shared use among the fellows, enabling both personal mobility and exploration of the region.
Accommodation and Infrastructure
Fellows are accommodated free of charge in Avelan. They will stay in a furnished room with a private bathroom. In addition, a fully equipped kitchen, several common areas, and spacious outdoor areas are available, providing ideal conditions for creative exchange and collaborative work. Please note that indoor spaces cannot be used for painting.
Use of Grant Funds
The grant is intended exclusively for artistic work and for costs related to artistic activities, such as the conception, production, or completion of the respective projects.
The supported artists and writers undertake to make their artistic work publicly accessible in an appropriate form, for example through an exhibition, a reading or other presentation formats.
Who Should Apply
The LOA Residency scholarship is intended for artists and writers working in the fields of German-language literature and art. Groups of artists working on a joint project may also apply together for a stay, allowing them to realise their visions in this creative environment.
Procedure
The 3rd LOA Residency in spring 2027
From 19 October 2026, writers and artists from German-speaking countries may apply for the residency scholarship.
Writers working in prose, poetry, theatre and screenwriting
Applicants should already have presented their own works or publications to the public and be working on a freelance basis. At least one independently published work is required (self-published or online publications do not qualify). For screenwriters, a screenplay produced as a feature-length film counts as a publication; for playwrights, a staged play qualifies.
Artists
Applicants should already have presented their work to the public through their own exhibitions and publications.
Application process
- 1
Please send an informal email to eva@loa-residency.com by 1 December 2026 to let us know that you intend to apply.
- 2
By 3 January 2027, please send your CV including contact details, samples of your work, the completed application form and a motivation video (approx. 1 minute) via WeTransfer to eva@loa-residency.com.
- 3
Applications will be reviewed and shortlisted.
- 4
Shortlisted applicants will be invited to a Zoom call in mid-January 2027 to discuss the details. Anyone who has not received an invitation to a Zoom call by 22 January 2027 will not be invited to the residency.
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Invitations to the residency will be issued by the end of January 2027. Candidates will generally be informed of the decision by email; reasons for the decision will not be provided.
Please note: The residency is subject to funding and feasibility.