Atelierhaus Hilmsen

Through partnerships with American and international institutions, Atelierhaus Hilmsen supports the education and professional development of artists and scholars from around the world with an emphasis in the Arts and Humanities. Residents come together to create and research in complete freedom, unmediated by external distractions.

Atelierhaus Hilmsen selects artists and scholars of varying disciplines regardless of age, sex or nationality to experience an unforgettable place of creativity and mystery. Through the alchemy of diversity, spacious studios and the wondrous environment of Hilmsen, the Atelierhaus becomes a channel for deeper understanding across cultures and perspectives as well as a catalyst for spontaneous collaborative projects.

Residents who are not accompanied by spouses or partners must be prepared to share living quarters and studio space with other residents. Living spaces and studios are equipped with WIFI. The house features 2 washers and dryers, a fully-equipped kitchen, a tea kitchen upstairs and several bathrooms with showers (bedding, towels, toilet paper and a hairdryer are available).

Bicycles are available to residents and they are encouraged to explore the area. Atelierhaus Hilmsen is biking distance from several scenic and historic medieval towns. Residents can also bike to a grocery store, pastry shop, ice cream parlor, hardware store, post office and public swimming pool. There is also a residency van available for weekly trips to the larger grocery store, hardware stores and bank in nearby Salzwedel.