The Heidelberg UNESCO City of Literature Writer in Residence programme is offering a three-month residency in the ‘Commandant’s House Dilsberg’ at Dilsberg Fortress, in Neckargemünd (approximately 14 km from Heidelberg).
The building served as the Commandant’s quarters of the Dilsberg garrison in the 17th century. The former Commandant’s House was acquired in 1996 and renovated by the Rhein-Neckar-District. Since then the Commandant’s House Dilsberg has been a centre for the promotion of art and culture: exhibitions, chamber music concerts, open-air concerts, readings, symposia and discussion rounds enrich the cultural life of the region.
Candidates have the possibility to apply as team of two artists (grant holder and co-fellow) as two sleeping rooms are available (individual application is necessary). The co-recipient should also have his/her own artistic expertise, which need not necessarily be in the literary field (could be in translation for instance, but also disciplines such as music, visual arts, performing arts, film, etc.).
The residency provides a subsistence allowance of €1350 per person (€15 per day), as well as a monthly allowance of €750 per person. Travel (international flights, economy class) is covered up to €1000.
Applicants must have registered residence in a UNESCO City of literature (main grant holder), and have published at least one book (prose, essay, narration, poetry, etc.) by an official/independent publisher (main grant holder).
