HAP exchange programme - International Exchange Program for Artists (IEPA)

HAP exchange programme - IEPA

Apply soon for: free travel scholarship

Current Open Call:

Free Travel Scholarship
Deadline: October 31, 2026

Artists can apply:

• who have their main residence and center of life in Hesse
• who have a university degree relevant to the field and are no longer enrolled at a university at the start of the programme
• of all artistic disciplines

What is provided by HAP IEPA? 

• a stipend of 8.600 € to cover costs related to the travel-project, paid in advance
• the project has to be completed until the end of 2027. a short final report and documentation needs to be handed in afterwards. 

Selection criteria are:

• excellent artistic profile
• participation in exhibitions and events as well as an active artistic production
• Motivation and plans for the travel

Formal requirements of the application:

• Completely filled out online-application form
• Letter of motivation, which also describes the project for the travel (max. 3.000 characters including blanks)
• artist statement (max. 1500 characters including blanks)
• CV
• Portfolio of works (max. 16 pages)
• Digital version of all documents in one file (pdf, max. 5 mb)
• File name consisting of first name+last name+HAP-IEPA
   

If there are technical difficulties send your file to 
Subject: First name + last name + application HAP-IEPA

Only applications that are complete and formally correct can be considered. A jury of external experts will decide on the awarding of the scholarships.

The HAP exchange programme IEPA (International Exchange Programme for Artists) is designed to enable all artists living in Hesse to network internationally. Twice a year artists can apply for a three-month working stay abroad at a partnerorganisation or a travel scholarship for a selforganized stay. In this way a network and a sustainable exchange is to be created.  Last but not least, a new perspective on their own work is made possible and artistic development is promoted.