Stokroos Foundation: Open Call Residency NAIRS

Stokroos Foundation: Open Call Residency NAIRS - Paul Deiters Stipend

Stichting Stokroos: Open Call Residency NAIRS - Paul Deiters Stipendium

Stipend for artists and designers to do a residency in Switzerland

The Stokroos Foundation was founded in 1992 by Paul Deiters (1952-2017). His love for people, nature, and art inspired him to contribute to a better world. In 2005, Stokroos began implementing its objective: to support designers and visual artists. The foundation's interest lies in creative practices and plans that blend tradition and innovation in a surprising way. Practices that involve the use of traditional craft methods are therefore given special priority.

Each year Stokroos Foundation invites artists and designers to apply for a residency at Fundazion NAIRS in Scuol, Switzerland. One artist/designer will be selected to live and work at at NAIRS for a period of 3 months. For Paul Deiters (1952-2017), founder and sole benefactor of the Stokroos Foundation, this region was a second home from a young age. This inspired Stokroos to start the Paul Deiters Stipend in 2019. In 2023, visual artist Ceel Mogami de Haas received the Paul Deiters Stipend to stay at NAIRS. Previous recipients include visual artist Marit Westerhuis and designer Franciska Meijers.

About the residency
Since 1988, this former bathhouse has been a refuge for artists from various disciplines. After a thorough renovation in 2016, it now offers well-equipped accommodations and workspaces, an exhibition space, an auditorium, a library, and a communal kitchen. You'll be staying with about 10 other creators.

NAIRS is located in the Engadin, an Alpine region in the southeastern corner of Switzerland. It is characterized by robust, richly decorated houses and an overwhelming natural environment that has attracted many mountain sports enthusiasts and artists. The relatively sparsely populated area has a high density of museums, libraries, galleries, and private collections. NAIRS is situated in a valley amidst high mountains, right by the Inn River. The area is also known for its natural springs, which boosted the tourism and health industry in the 19th century.

Destination

Switzerland

Discipline(s)

Visual Arts

Design

Who can apply

Individuals

Visual artists and designers of all ages, at all stages of their practice, and active in the Netherlands, Suriname or the Caribbean part of the Kingdom (Aruba, Bonaire, Curaçao, Saba, Sint Eustatius, Sint Maarten).

For what

Travel

Project

Research

Residency

How much

You will receive a fixed allowance of €2,200 per month for travel, accommodation, and material costs. Stokroos covers the costs for accommodation and meals directly to NAIRS. The organisation always ensures a well-stocked kitchen, which you can freely use as a resident.

Requirements

The applicant

is professionally active for at least 3 years;
is not registered as a student during the residency period;
brings craftsmanship, unique insights, and entrepreneurship together into a powerful whole;
aligns with Stokroos' core values;
can submit an application in English or Dutch.

When to apply

Before a specific deadline

Upcoming deadline(s)

29 Sep 2024