DEPO2015 and RAiR are announcing an open call for one professional artist, designer, or creator from the Czech Republic to participate in an international residency in Regensburg.

WHO IS ELIGIBLE
 • one professional artist, designer, or creator living and working in the Czech Republic
 • product design and applied arts
 • object and lighting design
 • material-based / interdisciplinary work
 • professional experience demonstrated by previous work or a portfolio

WHAT WE OFFER
 • Residency in Regensburg: at least 2 weeks
 • Grant / stipend: 30,000 CZK, including travel expenses
 • materials / production budget: up to 30,000 CZK
 • accommodation and workspace provided by the partner organization
 • production and professional support from RAiR
 • involvement in the local cultural and creative scene

GOAL OF THE RESIDENCY
To develop a new original project in the field of product design, applied arts, or related interdisciplinary work, and to foster professional exchange between the Czech and German creative scenes through the residency.
The facility must comply with applicable fire safety and electrical installation requirements, ensure that escape routes and access to technical equipment remain unobstructed, and must not block emergency lighting.

PUBLIC PRESENTATION
The results of the residency will be publicly presented in Regensburg as part of the RAiR residency program. The resident will participate in the communication and documentation of the project.

APPLICATION
Please submit your application in English or German:
 • portfolio (PDF)
 • brief CV
 • cover letter
 • project proposal (max. 2 A4 pages)
 • technical requirements, if relevant

SELECTION
The resident will be selected jointly by representatives of DEPO2015 and RAiR.
 • artistic quality and originality
 • feasibility of the proposal
 • relevance to the focus of the residency
 • motivation for Czech-German collaboration

SCHEDULE

September 1, 2026 · Start of the Open Call
October 7, 2026 · Application deadline
October 7–14, 2026 · Selection of the resident and announcement of results
October 15–30, 2026 · Residency in Regensburg lasting at least 2 weeks; specific dates will be agreed upon individually
Oct. 10–Nov. 30, 2026 · Residency in Regensburg lasting at least 2 weeks; specific dates to be agreed upon individually
December 2026 · public presentation of the results in Regensburg
December 2026–January 2027 · project evaluation and sharing of outcomes

The full document can be found HERE.