"Künstleratelier Balzers" (Turmhaus - Tower House)

At the beginning of August 2021, the Liechtenstein Artists' Studio was opened in the heritage building Tower House in Balzers (Mäls). This rental property is operated as a residential studio for foreign cultural and artistic professionals and is made available for use by individual grant recipients as part of the cultural promotion program to enable them to spend time in Liechtenstein. The artist Hanga Séra from Zurich was awarded the first studio residency at the Turmhaus.  Since then, further studio residencies have been awarded to artists from Austria, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Slovenia, Ukraine, Luxembourg, Switzerland and Germany. From Mid-July to Mid-October 2024, the Berlin writer couple Decker lived and worked in Balzers. In 2025, the first invitation from April to July will be extended to Luxembourg by the Ministry of Society and Culture. The painter, draughtsman and filmmaker Luan Lamberty will move into Balzers at the beginning of April and live in the Tower House until the beginning of July. The second slot from July to October will be allocated via the Literaturhaus, Schaan, and will also be given to an artist from Luxembourg.  

The Tower House is a heritage building and consists of a kitchen, bathroom and two rooms as well as the adjoining rooms, sitting area, cellar and attic and is fully furnished. The tower house is provided as a summer residence (each approx. Mid-April - Mid-October) and is not barrier-free.

The award is made under the auspices of the Office of Cultural Affairs by Liechtenstein authorities or cultural institutions.