Application Guidelines

Here you will find all the information you need to apply for the Kronenringe Jewellery Residency. We encourage you to read the guidelines carefully to ensure a successful application.

Application Process

How to apply for the residency

The application process is simple:

  1. Fill out the online application form

  2. Submit your portfolio to showcase your artistic vision and previous work

Applications are open until 1 October 2025.
Don’t miss the chance – apply in time to be considered for the first Kronenringe Jewellery Residency!

Eligibility Requirements

Artistic Focus

  • Emerging jewellery artists and designers
  • Focus on contemporary jewellery art
  • Interest in traditional goldsmith techniques
  • Commitment to artistic research and development

General Requirements

  • Proficiency in English or German
  • Ability to commit to full 4-month residency
  • Professional portfolio demonstrating artistic development
  • Willingness to participate in final exhibition

Optional / Preferred Qualities

  • Experience in working with wax models for casting
  • Interest in collaborations with partners (e.g. carbon materials)
  • Skills in working with gemstones, chains and pearls (materials available in the residency’s library)

What is included?

  • Use of workshop and tools (fully equipped goldsmith’s studio)

  • Feedback sessions and professional discussions

  • Public final exhibition in Landsberg

  • Optional exhibition in Munich with cooperation partners

  • Media coverage by trade journals

  • Two weeks at the beginning and end for arrival, orientation, excursions and preparation/departure

  • Monthly scholarship of €700 for living costs

  • Reimbursement of travel expenses up to €500

Application Requirements

  • Current CV/Resume PDF

  • Completed application form

  • Project proposal for residency period

  • Artist statement (max 700 words)

  • Commitment to artistic research and development

  • Portfolio (10-15 images of recent work)

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is the application deadline?

Applications are currently open for the first residency beginning in November 2025. We recommend applying as early as possible.

What languages are supported?

The program operates in both English and German. Proficiency in at least one of these languages is required.

Is there an age limit?

The programme is designed for emerging artists. While there’s no strict age limit, we focus on artists in the early to mid-career stages.

Can I visit the workshop before applying?

Please contact us to arrange a visit. We’re happy to show interested artists the workshop and discuss the programme in person.

Selection Process and timeline

  • Application submission (as listed above): 1 October 2025

  • Pre-selection by the jury: First week of October 2025

  • Online interview (Zoom) with the jury: Second week of October 2025

  • Final decision and residency agreement: Second week of October 2025

Review Panel

Our experts come from our cooperation partners and evaluate the applications.

Evaluation Criteria

  • Artistic quality and innovation
  • Relevance to programme focus areas
  • Feasibility of proposed project
  • Potential for professional development

Notification

Selected artists will be notified well in advance of the residency start date.

Ready to Apply?

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