Christa Moering Scholarship
In 2026, the state capital of Wiesbaden will award the "Christa Moering Scholarship" for the tenth time in memory of Wiesbaden painter and honorary citizen Christa Moering (1916 to 2013).
The scholarship is awarded every two years and is endowed with 10,000 euros. It is aimed at visual artists of all ages whose place of residence, work or birth is Wiesbaden. Works from all areas of the visual arts can be submitted as part of the competition.
The scholarship is linked to the realization of a project in the following year at the Kunsthaus Wiesbaden.
Participation possible until June 6, 2026
Works from all fields of the visual arts that explore the theme "Metropolis: Dystopia and Utopia" may be submitted. The scholarship is linked to the realization of a project the following year at the Kunsthaus Wiesbaden. This exhibition will be presented in connection with the 100th anniversary of Fritz Lang’s silent film “Metropolis,” the rights to which are held by the F.W. Murnau Foundation in Wiesbaden.
The application in paper form should include a current CV detailing the applicant’s artistic career, up to two catalogs, and five to ten photos. A digital-only application is also possible. The scholarship will be awarded by an expert jury.
Applications must be submitted by Saturday, June 6 (postmark date applies) to: Kulturamt Wiesbaden, Referat Bildende Kunst, Schulberg 10/Kunsthaus, 65183 Wiesbaden.
For further information, please call 0611/319002 or email bildende.kunstwiesbadende.