What is the project about?

 

Hannover is a city in transition, shaped by diversity, history, and a strong European identity. As the capital of Lower Saxony, it represents a blend of regional identities and transnational influences.

 

During a five-day residency, you are invited to explore Hannover as part of a complex, interconnected European urban space and document your personal impressions through photography. You will determine your own artistic approach or research question (e.g., diversity, democracy, coexistence, etc.).

 

Your photographs, taken during your residency, will be exhibited alongside works by Hanover-based photo artist Guido Klumpe. He will spend five days photographing in Copenhagen, documenting his impressions of the city. The opening is scheduled for August 26, 2025, and we would be delighted to welcome you there. The exhibition is also planned to travel to additional locations in Germany and Denmark.

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The exhibition opening will be part of the event series “Guests Among Friends”, in which the Hannover region, the City of Hannover, and the European Information Center (EIZ) Niedersachsen celebrate the rotating EU Council Presidencies.

 

Your work will be exhibited alongside photographs by Guido Klumpe, a photographic artist who will spend five days in Copenhagen during the project period to document his impressions of the city.

 

Representatives of the Danish Embassy, the State of Lower Saxony, the Hannover region, and the City of Hannover will be invited to the opening event.

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Who is behind the project?

 

The project is organized by the European Information Center (EIZ) Niedersachsen, which is part of the Lower Saxony state government. The EIZ is also part of the EUROPE DIRECT network, which provides information about EU institutions, policies, and initiatives. It offers publications, educational materials, expert contacts, and organizes lectures, discussions, and events.

 

Who can apply?

 

Professional photographic artists and photographers living in Denmark who work in the fields of street photography, photojournalism, and urban photography. Submitted images must be primarily created from traditional photography, whether digital or analog. If artificial intelligence is used in the creative process, it must be limited to the editing or enhancement of images originally captured with a camera (just removing noise or adjusting sharpness using AI-based tools). Images generated entirely by artificial intelligence will not be accepted.

 

We are particularly interested in diverse perspectives, including those from marginalized communities. However, the artistic work does not need to focus on marginalization itself. The key selection criterion is the quality of the artistic work.

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Project Timeline

Application deadline: April 27, 2025, 23:59 CET

The jury’s decision will be communicated to you by May 6.

The residency will take place between May and July 2025. 

During this period, you are free to choose when to spend your five days in Hannover for your residency.

We need your in high resolution files by July 31, 2025.

Exhibition opening on August 26, 2025.

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What we offer:

• Artist fee of €2,100

• Travel costs covered (Denmark – Hannover) for both the residency and the exhibition opening on August 26, 2025

• Hotel accommodation for 6 nights

• Printing costs for the exhibition covered

• On-site support during the residency

• A high-profile exhibition opening, with expected attendance from the Mayor of Hannover, the President of the Hannover Region, representatives of the Lower Saxony government, and the Danish Ambassador

• Potential touring exhibition in Germany and Denmark

• Press coverage for the project

• Printed artworks sent to you after the exhibition

 

What we ask from you:

• Attend the exhibition opening in Hannover and the event “Guests Among Friends” on August 26, 2025, celebrating the Danish EU Presidency

• Provide at least 20 high-resolution digital image files by July 31, 2025, which will be printed for the exhibition

• Grant permission for the use of your images to promote the project in print, online, and on social media (you retain full rights to your work)

 

How to apply

 

• We look forward to receiving your application! Please submit the following:

• Your project approach: What ideas or research questions would you like to explore during the residency? (1,000–3,000 characters)

• A short artist statement (1,000–3,000 characters)

• A brief biography listing exhibitions, grants, and awards from the past three years (1,000–3,000 characters)

• 10 image files (at least 1,500 pixels on the long side, max. 2 MB per file)

 

Application deadline: April 27, 2025, 23:59 CET

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Do have any questions?

Just write here!

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We look forward to your submission!