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Position/Tätigkeit: Residecy Open Call

Anstellungsart: Befristet

Standort: Friedrichshain

Beschreibung: Kulturschöepfer and the Green Hill Gallery invite artists to the 9th edition of the IN/Between Residency: "Interweaving Identities." This open call encourages culture makers from diverse backgrounds to reconnect with their cultural roots and explore how these identities are (re)shaped within Berlin's vibrant multicultural communities, focusing on amplifying underrepresented perspectives.

This artistic residency will run from 03 February 2025 to 28 February 2025 and offer a platform for the convergence of diverse cultural backgrounds, focusing on the exploration of personal identity, community engagement, and cultural heritage.

What do you get?

Group and on-one coaching and mentoring
Discussions on current art topics/theory
Group-led outings to studios and exhibitions in Berlin for wandering and inspiration
Organized shared meals
Group brainstorming and critique sessions
Curatorial support sessions towards the end of the residency program housed in a large, diverse cultural center
Community through the cultural center that runs the gallery and residency program
Gallery space to work in as well as a community space
Located in Friedrichshain, central Berlin - a district known for its creativity and diversity
Exhibition: a collaborative show that will be on exhibition in Green Hill Gallery for 3 weeks after the residency.

During the residency period from 03 February to 28 February 2025, key components will include roundtable discussions facilitating meaningful dialogue, mentorship sessions providing tailored guidance, and field trips designed to inspire deeper connections with the city's diverse cultural landscape. These excursions allow artists to immerse themselves in local culture, enriching their creative processes and broadening their perspectives.

Additionally, weekly communal meals will provide informal yet impactful opportunities for artists to engage in dialogue, share stories, and foster connections with one another and the broader community, ultimately encouraging relationships that transcend cultural boundaries.

The program culminates in a public exhibition from 28 February to 21 March 2025, showcasing various works in visual arts, multimedia, and other disciplines created by participants during their residency. This exhibition will highlight the artists' visions and identities to the forefront while initiating dialogue with Berlin's cultural landscape, serving not only as a display of artistic expression but as a platform for meaningful conversations about identity, heritage, and the role of culture in shaping both individual and collective narratives. In addition, various events to foster community engagement will be held.

Who should apply?

This program is suited for artists interested in working in an environment characterized by exchange, open-mindedness, diversity, and community. Artists who are willing and open to discussions, feedback, and working in a group context will be a perfect fit for this program. Selected applicants must be in Berlin during the entire residency period. The program supports emerging and established artists working with any medium. Applicants must exhibit foundational skills in creating and exhibiting art through their portfolio submissions.

For non-EU applicants, we will require proof of visa permit before final selection.

How to apply:

Please fill out the following application form: "https://eu.jotform.com/build/200913580327350". You will need to attach a copy of your CV and a copy of your portfolio or a link to your website. In addition, please answer the questions regarding your interest in In//Between, your experience in art residencies, and how you aim to develop and grow your practice if selected to be part of this program. Application deadline: 30.11.2024