The Albers Accessibility Awards
Open Call for Students
ICA-Belgium and the Deutsches Farbenzentrum (German Colour Association), with the generous support of the Anni and Josef Albers Foundation, are pleased to announce four subsidised placements for our upcoming intensive workshop, Interaction of Colour in Space, taking place at the Josef Albers Museum Quadrat, in Bottrop, Germany, June 27–28, 2026.
The Awards
To support the next generation of creative talent and promote the accessibility of high-level colour education, we are offering 4 subsidised spots to full-time students in higher education (including PhD candidates).
Successful applicants will receive a significant reduction in tuition:
Subsidised Student Fee: €40 * (Standard Participant Fee: €350)
Please note that this subsidy covers the workshop registration fee only; students are responsible for their own travel, accommodation, and meals.
How to Apply
To apply for an Albers Accessibility Award, please submit the following via email to ica@ica-belgium.org:
Proof of Enrollment: A clear copy of your valid student card or an official proof of enrollment for the current academic year.
Motivation Statement (Max. 250 words, in English): A short text explaining:
Why you wish to participate in the Interaction of Colour in Space workshop at the Josef Albers Museum Quadrat.
How this experience would contribute to your current studies, research, personal interest, and/or future career goals.
Email Subject Line: Albers Accessibility Award Application - [Your Full Name]
Workshop Details
For the full program, lecturer biographies, and more information about the workshop, please visit:
Key Dates
Application Deadline: May 1st, 2026 (end of day, CET)
Notification of Results: Successful applicants will be notified by email no later than May 15th, 2026.
We look forward to reading your applications and welcoming a dynamic group of students to Bottrop this June!
More about:
Anni and Josef Albers Foundation: albersfoundation.org
Deutsches Farbenzentrum (DFZ): deutsches-farbenzentrum.de
Interdisciplinary Colour Association (ICA-Belgium): ica-belgium.org