Many funding institutions are oriented toward continuous availability, clearly defined schedules, mobility, and a high level of self-organization. These requirements often exclude people with chronic illnesses or force them to make their needs invisible. Those affected invest a large portion of their energy in everyday organization, regeneration, and medical care—often without adequate support from health insurance providers and therefore under significant financial strain. As a result, artistic work is frequently put under pressure or becomes impossible altogether. With the space grant for artists with chronic illnesses, Libken aims to make a small but concrete contribution to greater accessibility in the cultural sector. The grant is intended to take individual working realities seriously and to open up room for action.

The grant is aimed at artists with chronic illnesses, including invisible ones, such as ME/CFS, endometriosis, Long Covid, autoimmune diseases, chronic pain syndromes, depression, or ulcerative colitis. Libken invites individuals who are generally independent, but whose daily lives and ability to work are limited by their illness, and who benefit from a calm and understanding environment.

During the grant period, an apartment is provided exclusively, with access to the Libken grounds, the library, and workspaces.  Children and companions are welcome (though no childcare can be provided). The stay is designed to be flexible in terms of timing. The period is arranged individually and can be freely chosen within a larger time window.

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Denk- und Produktionsort Libken e.V. Johanna Ackva, Anna Bartholdy, Judith Milz
Böckenberg 15
17 17268 Gerswalde
Mail: call(at)libken.de

Deadline: 15. März 2026, 18 Uhr