, Sweden Scholarship, May 14–25,2026
Applications accepted starting February 14 through March 25, 2026
10 Scholarships for Young Artists and Art or Design Students
Assistants 2026
[Applications accepted starting February 4, 2026]
Art and design students from across Germany, as well as young artists (who graduated no more than 3 years ago), are eligible to apply for an academy assistantship. A limited number of spots are also available for design and art students from national and international universities, for artistically gifted high school students, and for immigrants. (Places are given preferentially to students in the Department of Design at HAW Hamburg and HfbK Hamburg)
As an academy assistant, you’ll receive free enrollment in the courses. In return, you’ll help us with our volunteer work (approx. 18–20 hours), e.g., setting up and taking down (equipping course rooms, setting up tents…) and/or running the academy (helping in the café, preparing for parties…). Your involvement with Pentiment will be organized so that you can participate in the workshops without any significant restrictions. The work will be fairly distributed among all assistants (approx. 30–40).
Online Application for an Assistant Position
Terms and Conditions of Participation & General Terms and Conditions
Information / Terms of Participation / Terms and Conditions
DATES
Opening Ceremony and Course Start: Sunday, August 9, 2026, starting at 2:00 p.m., University of Applied Sciences, Armgartstr. 24, 22087 Hamburg
Exhibition: "
" Sunday, August 23, 2026, 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., University of Applied Sciences, Armgartstr. 24, 22087 Hamburg
REGISTRATION
Registration begins at
. Registration is now open.
As long as there is still space available in the courses, applications for academy assistantships can be submitted until the start of Pentiment.
Requirements
Pentiment requires portfolios to participate in our courses. These are crucial for selecting scholarship recipients and give the artistic director and instructors an impression of your basic artistic qualifications.
If a course is oversubscribed, a selection will be made among the assistants. Therefore, it is necessary for previous participants to submit portfolios with each subsequent application. Only if youhave participated asan assistant within the last 2 yearsdo you generally not need to submit new samples of your work!
Application Materials forScholarship Recipients
- Completed online application form
- A representative portfolio in PDF format or 6–10 digital samples of your work; upload these with the online application or email them to: office@pentiment.de
Application materials forassistants
- Completed online application form
- 5 samples of your work as a digital portfolio, to be submitted with the online application or via email to: office@pentiment.de
You can also send us samples of your work by mail in the form of copies, photos, or printouts (please do not send originals, and please ensure they are no larger than A4). (Pentiment assumes no liability for submitted materials)
Second Course Choice
Pentiment recommends that you list a binding second course choice in case your first choice is already full.
Confirmation of ParticipationUpon receipt of the application materials, applicants will receive an acknowledgment of receipt from Pentiment. As a rule, each applicant will be informed within six weeks of Pentiment sending the acknowledgment of receipt whether they can participate, via a binding confirmation of participation. Pentiment’s cancellation policy applies thereafter. Courses that do not receive enough registrations by six weeks before the start date must be canceled at that time. In this case, applicants will be transferred to their second course choice upon agreement.
Selection Criteria: Course spots are awarded based on the Pentiment team's evaluation of the submitted work samples.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Course Duration
Courses last 1 to 2 weeks. If spots remain available shortly before the academy begins, alternative participation dates may be arranged. The course dates listed include the opening and closing events.
Course and Office HoursClasses are held Monday through Friday, with 8 class hours per day divided into two sessions. On weekdays, students may work in the classrooms from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.; in labs and workshops, hours are generally from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. On Saturdays, the classrooms are available for independent study from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Class Size: The maximum class size is usually 20 participants, though in some courses it may be lower depending on working conditions (use of workshops, etc.). Assistants and scholarship recipients may also be included.
Facilities: The courses take place in the “Armgartstrasse” building of the Department of Design at HAW Hamburg. In addition, the garden area on Armgartstrasse is available for use.
CertificateSuccessful completion of the course is confirmed with a certificate.
Foodand Beverage
The Pentiment Café offers drinks and snacks and provides catering for events. In addition, several cafeterias (HfBK, HAW Finkenau, Hamburger Str. cafeteria) are within walking distance.
Additional Costs/Supplies
Depending on the specific course and your individual working style, additional costs for supplies (possibly for models, field trips, etc.) may apply.
Most supplies are available in the immediate area. Some stores offer discounts to Pentiment participants.
Supporting Program: The coursework is complemented by a wide-ranging supporting program, including presentations by visiting professors, lectures and events both on and off campus, films, concerts, and festivals.
Final ExhibitionTo mark the conclusion of Pentiments, the work from all courses will be presented in a public exhibition.
Terms and Conditions
Course CancellationsPentiment may cancel courses due to “force majeure” or if there are insufficient registrations. If a transfer to another course cannot be arranged, applicants are entitled to a full refund of the course fee.
Course Changes: Course changes during the pentiment phase are generally not permitted.
Liability/Insurance
The Pentiment International Summer Academy assumes no liability for accidents, illnesses, theft, etc., that occur during the course of Pentiment.
Nor does it assume liability for the safety of artwork or its delivery. All participants and contributors are therefore strongly advised to obtain appropriate insurance coverage.
Participants and contributors are liable for damages they cause within the scope of statutory liability.
Valid liability insurance is mandatory for all participants and contributors.
Workshops and Laboratories: As a general rule, work in the workshops and laboratories may only be performed in consultation with and under the supervision of the responsible laboratory staff.
Safety Measures
Participants acknowledge that the courses involve working with substances (e.g., oil paint) and are responsible for their own health and safety.
The use of turpentine is strictly prohibited.
Access to the Pentiment classrooms and workshops is restricted to participants, instructors, and HAW staff. Other visitors may visit the studios only after registering at the office and when accompanied by staff. Exceptions are made for exhibitions and open house events. Animals are not permitted in HAW buildings.
Rules of ConductCertain safety and conduct rules apply in the public spaces of HAW Hamburg. These rules will be provided in writing to all participants at the start of Pentiment. Pentiment asks that you follow these rules so that the academy can continue to be held in these spaces in the future.