Language:
German
Founded:
1997
Duration:
September 2022 - August 2023
Paid by host:

Apartment
Monthly 1.300 euro
Support for Visa Application

Paid by artist:

Travelcosts to Graz and back
Insurance
Costs of Visa

Application guidelines:

Informal application, no application form.

Required documents (to be submitted electronically)
• statement of purpose (informal)
• curriculum vitae (resume)
• list of publications
• 2 different publications (plus translations if not published in German) *)
• printed texts (5-10 pages prose or drama texts; or 5 poems in original language with German translations)
• concept for the proposed project (appr. 2 pages DIN A4) **)
* Dimension: 5 to 10 pages text samples, sending of books not necessary
** Description of a concrete project idea to be implemented during your stay in Graz

Application is only accepted in PDF. Find the application guidelines here (pdf).

Deadline:
AIR tags:
only one resident

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IHAG - International Writers' House Graz

IHAG - International Writers' House Graz

Writer of the City of Graz
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Description

The International Writers House offers a residency for writers only. The city of Graz awards the "Writer of the City of Graz" scholarship each year. It includes the provision of an apartment for free in the Cerrini-Schloessl on the Schlossberg, from September 1st of the year of awarding until August 31st of the following year.

The intention is to promote writers who show innovative ability and examination of current subject matters, quality in aesthetic and linguistic terms, authenticity and artistic independence. The residence in Graz should contribute to cultural exchange and interaction with the local literature scene.

The scholarship holders explicitly agree to stay in Graz for at least 8 months during this period.
Writers who already have been "Writers of the City of Graz" in the past cannot apply again for this scholarship.

The submission deliberately does not provide any regional restrictions for the applicants, in order to make intercultural discourse between European and non-European writers possible. However, intercultural exchange is an indispensable approach for awarding the scholarship.

Basic requirements
• cultural interest in and linguistic affinity to Graz
• basic German language ability
• at least one autonomous literary publication (no private publishing); five published texts in magazines or anthologies; or two already broadcast or published radio plays; or one stage play already performed at a theatre or published
• cooperativeness for a dialog between literature and the local urban environment
• cooperativeness for participation in readings, lectures at schools, discussions etc. arranged by the City of Graz-Department for Cultural Affairs or the Kulturvermittlung Steiermark, in order to connect with the public and the cultural scene in Graz
• working out a proposal for a specific project, which shall be realised during the duration of the stay

Outcome

Cooperativeness for participation in readings, lectures at schools, discussions etc. arranged by the City of Graz-Department for Cultural Affairs or the Kulturvermittlung Steiermark, in order to connect with the public and the cultural scene in Graz.

Working out a proposal for a specific project, which shall be realised during the duration of the stay

Studio Information

No studio.

Accommodation Information

Fully equipped Apartment in the center of Graz.

Contact information
Addresses

Kulturamt der Stadt Graz
Stigergasse 2 (Mariahilfer Platz), 2. Stock
8020 Graz
Austria

Email
konrad.stachl [at] stadt.graz.at