Together with the History of the Ruhr Foundation (Stiftung Geschichte des Ruhrgebiets), Urbane Künste Ruhr is awarding three three-month research residencies at the House for the History of the Ruhr (Haus der Geschichte des Ruhrgebiets) in Bochum for the year 2026.
The programme is aimed at artists whose practice includes research and who are interested in developing a contemporary perspective on the Ruhr region and its themes. Through the affiliation with the foundation and a workspace at the House for the History of the Ruhr, including access to the library and archive, the residency enables an intensive engagement with the region.
During the research phase, residents are invited to develop a project idea in close exchange with the local curatorial team. Depending on its suitability, the project may become part of a curated public programme in Duisburg in 2027.
Questions of mobility and positioning within the art field, institutional critique, and context-specific artistic practices will be part of the event’s programme in Duisburg in 2027 and are explicitly welcome as points of departure. The residency is particularly suitable for artists working with text, language, film, or performance.
What does the programme offer?
- A research stay from 1 September to 30 November 2026 with curatorial support and close exchange with the team of Urbane Künste Ruhr
- Support with networking in the region
- A guest artist’s fee of 5,000 EUR gross
- A workspace in the foundation’s building
- Costs for arrival and departure to be covered once
- Accommodation in Bochum
- Reimbursement of public transport travel costs for research purposes
The programme offers support in finding suitable solutions for individual needs, for example regarding accessibility.
