Open Call 2025
The application is open to all emerging and established artists working in various mediums such as writing, painting, photography, land artist, sculpting, music, curating, performing arts, and research.
Artists can apply individually, as a duo, or as a group of up to 4 people.
Schlesien - Earth Unearth Artist Retreat is happy to provide letters or any necessary information to artists who are applying for external grants or funding.
Application Process & Payment Terms
Fill in Application
Complete the application form and if you are applying as a duo or group, all artists have to fill in the application separately.
To get an idea of your personal work, could you please send in a portfolio and a brief description of your artistic practice or research?
Add a motivation letter explaining why you want to stay at Earth Unearth, what you expect from the self-directed residency and what you would like to achieve.
Earth Unearth is a sustainable (off-the-grid) project. We ask the artists to consider this and share our vision. Tell us in a few words how you support this vision.
Receipt of Application
Once we receive your application, we will send you a confirmation notification.
Our team will carefully review your application and the accompanying documents. This process may take up to two weeks, after which we will provide you with a response via email.
Sign the Residency Agreement and Pay the Deposit
Upon admission, you will receive an Artist in Residence agreement for signature, which will regulate the terms and conditions of the Residency.
Your residency will be confirmed by making an advance deposit payment of 50% of the total amount for your selected stay.
Upon receipt of the deposit payment and signed Artist in Residence agreement, your residency will be booked and confirmed.
Settle Residency Fee
The remaining 50% of the costs of your residence are to be paid 30 days before your arrival.
Cancellation and Refund Policy
If you need to cancel your participation in the residency program more than 2 months before the scheduled start date, you will receive a full refund of your deposit. If you cancel within two months of the start of your residency, your payments will be non-refundable.
In the event of a cancellation within 2 months of the start date due to extraordinary circumstances (such as i.e. serious illness or a family emergency), exceptions to the refund policy may be considered on a case-by-case basis. You may be required to provide documentation to support your request for an exception.
Please note that the residency program reserves the right to cancel or reschedule the program. If this happens, you will be offered a full refund of your deposit or the option to transfer your deposit to a future residency date.
All cancellations must be made in writing and sent via email to create@earthunearth.land
The date of the email will be considered the cancellation date.
Price
700 euro per week per person for accommodation and studio space.
Discounts apply for larger groups and for individuals that wish to stay longer than a week
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We offer three spacious indoor studios, overlooking the rolling hills of Schlesien and a field studio hidden within the landscape. The abundance of natural stone and geological treasures offers land artists and sculptures a blank canvas to create pieces inspired by nature that seamlessly become part of the land. In addition to the natural materials in the area, there is a well-stocked scrap yard with a wide variety of metals accumulated over decades, waiting to be repurposed and transformed.
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Emerging and established artists in various mediums: writing, painting, photography, land art, sculpting, music, curation, performance, and research.
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Shared accommodation
Equipped Kitchen
Limited Internet
Laundry service
Cleaning of facilities
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Sufficient Work Surface
Good Daylight Lamp
Free-standing tables, Chairs And Stools
Easels
Folding Chairs
Waterpots
Drawing Boards For Painting On Location
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Travel Costs
Accommodation & Studio Space
Art Supplies & Materials
Production Costs