One visual arts residency in Leipzig / Germany on reflections on democracy by an artist with Nepal nationality.
The LIA-Leipzig International Art Programme would like to invite one artist from Nepal for a three months residency exchange in Leipzig Germany, November 2026 – January 2027. This programme, funded by the Federal Foreign Office, seeks to encourage artistic and societal engagement with the history and contemporary relevance of democracies for today’s societies. Leipzig having played a major role in the peaceful revolution and the Fall of the Wall in 1989 could be taken here as a departure point and useful resource to conduct a project.
The Leipzig International Art Programme LIA (https://liap.eu/) is an international artist in residency programme located at the Spinnerei Leipzig (www.spinnerei.de), a former cotton mill and now cultural hub. LIA focuses on being a place for experiment and learning within a strong local artist community and a city rich of traditions. Local and international artists have an impact on each other while exchanging cultural experiences they are shifting the gaze. The founder of LIA, Anna-Louise Rolland, states, “at LIA, we believe that moving outside of our comfort zone leads to new perspectives opening up. International visual artists working together with professional musicians, public space and institutions like museums fits perfectly into this philosophy and this type of collaboration leads to new approaches being developed and new kinds of artistic exchanges taking place”.
Key information
- free accommodation in an 83 square meter furnished studio incl. curated group show in the residency
- coverage of travel and flight, visa and health insurance costs
- fellowship 800,00 € per month
- curatorial advice by LIA director Anna-Louise Rolland
- group show January 2027 during the Spinnerei Rundgang/ Gallery Tour www.spinnerei.de
- residency dates: November 2nd, 2026, to January 28th, 2027
Please note the artist must speak a B1 Level of English proficiency.
The residency does not include any further fees or stipends. For more detailed information about the services provided by LIA please visit https://liap.eu/index.php/en/application/
This is a fully funded residency, so no fees are applicable. Additional information about the artist studios at the Spinnerei Leipzig is given in this short video: www.monocle.com/film/culture/leipzig-s-artist-studios/
Application Submission Guidelines:
Please compile all application materials into a single PDF file and send it to: marina.diaz@liap.eu, assistent@liap.eu
The deadline for applications is May 11th, 2026, at 12:00 PM (noon) Central European Time. Successful applicants will be notified by June 10th, 2026.
Please include the following in your application:
An expression of interest (maximum 500 words) outlining the project you wish to develop during the residency or the research you intend to pursue and what interests you would follow working at LIA.
Please specify how your project will engage with the theme of democracy-focusing on its history, role, impact, and relevance—and how it can be explored artistically within your artistic practice of your artistic biography. Additionally, describe how you aim to contribute to societal engagement through your work and how your experience during the residency can be applied upon your return to your home country.
A CV or biography detailing your years of professional art practice, exhibitions, and educational background.
Up to 6 images of your work or video/audio links.
Email subject line: Please specify “Open Call Nepal” to ensure proper filing of your application.
