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Residencies are awarded to independent projects exploring the relation between art and architecture. Projects are chosen according to their ability to: critically examine current trends in art, architecture, and society; make a compelling connection with Los Angeles as the place of implementing or continuing the applicant’s own work; and demonstrate a conceptual and experimental approach. Recipients of awards are encouraged to participate in the activities of the MAK Center as well as attend meetings, workshops and project discussions with other artists and students. Emphasis is placed on the location of the residency in Los Angeles. Without a doubt, Los Angeles has become a primary location for critical activity in art, architecture, and urban theory, and residents’ projects often reflect, incorporate, and address specific facets of the city and its social fabric. Residency terms run from October to March, and from April to September.
APPLICATIONS CURRENTLY CLOSED
APPLICATIONS CURRENTLY CLOSED
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Come back in Summer 2026 for key dates for the 2027/2028 application cycle!
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Freelance artist or
Fine arts or architecture students at a University (who have completed the “2. Studienabschnitt”) or
Architects or artists who have recently graduatedThe scholarship is also open to teams (of up to 3 persons). All members of the team have to be practicing together as an artist group or as a collective of architects and have to be present in L.A. for six months. Teams have to name a contact responsible for its members.
As the scholarship is aimed at providing the prerequisites for the realization of certain projects, the Mackey Apartments will only be made available to the scholarship holders; family members (spouse, partner, children), relatives, and friends can only be accommodated for the limited period of two weeks during the duration of the scholarship. The visits have to be permitted beforehand by Beth Stryker, Director MAK Center for Art and Architecture, Los Angeles.
Eligibility for a MAK Schindler scholarship is excluded if the applicant has been granted or will be granted another scholarship in the USA immediately before or after the MAK scholarship or if the data form is incomplete or the portfolio required for the application is lacking.
