Top Artist Residencies in Berlin
Berlin is one of Europe's top destinations for contemporary art. Its vibrant and diverse artistic scene is home to world-class institutions, independent galleries and underground art spaces alike. What better place for artists to live and work than in a city brimming with creativity and inspiration. We know that many artists dream of taking their practice to Berlin - that’s why we have put together this list of 9 of its best artist residency programs.
DAAD | Berlin Artists-in-Berlin Program
The DAAD Artist-in-Berlin Program offers 6 and 12 month fully-funded residencies to international artists in the fields of visual arts, film, literature and music & sound. Since the program was founded in 1963, it has grown into one of the most renowned international residency programs, offering the chance for artists from all over the globe to the chance to devote themselves to their art without the pressure to produce.
Rewards: 20 scholarships covering a stay of 12 months in Berlin
Urban Nation | Fresh A.I.R.
For artists in the fields of urban and new contemporary art, Urban Nation’s Fresh A.I.R. program in Berlin is an opportunity that shouldn’t be overlooked. This fully-funded 11-month residency program not only allows artists to develop their work in a city known for its street art, but also to work on their projects in stunning studio spaces.
Rewards: €700 monthly stipend, up to €1,000 per month accommodation, €300 per month materials + €100 per month travel
Image: Urban Nation
Künstlerhaus Bethanien | International Studio Programme
Arguably one of the most renowned residency programs in Germany, Künstlerhaus Bethanien’s International Studio Programme is an outstanding opportunity for artists to develop their work in a supportive environment. On top of a bursary which covers all residency-related costs, artists have the opportunity to present their work in an Open Studio event and benefit from scheduled visits by renowned curators, journalists and art historians.
Rewards: Bursary including monthly living stipend, studio, materials and exhibition
Image: Künstlerhaus Bethanien, Cedric Bomford, Das Amt, 2010. Photo: David Brandt.
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Callie’s | Artist Residency Program
Callie’s is a non-profit and experimental institution in Berlin that considers itself a “laboratory for expansive thinking”. Their residency program for artists in any discipline is entirely self-directed, meaning that there are no requirements to produce or present work in a final exhibition. In this way, Callie’s residency program is tailored towards the needs of each artist, offering them the freedom to decide what is important for themselves.
Rewards: Free residency program, apartment and studios for movement, sound and writing
Image: Callie’s, Petrit Halilaj’s studio
Dekoloniale | Dekoloniale Berlin Residency
Dekoloniale was started in 2020 with the aim of critically examining the history of colonialism as well as its ongoing legacy and effects. This organization is especially concerned with how narratives of colonialism continue to operate in public space, approaching Berlin as a case study. Since their founding, Dekoloniale has regularly offered excellent residency programs that invite artists to consider these important questions and respond to them in their work.
Rewards: Honorarium, per diem, travel, accommodation + production support
Haus am See | Residency for Filmmakers
Haus am See offers a stipend and residency for international and local filmmakers who would like to produce a project in Berlin or the surrounding province, Brandenburg. Although the program is firmly rooted in Berlin, filmmakers can stay for up to one month in a beautiful lakeside villa situated on a peninsula in Brandenburg.
Rewards: €12,000 grant and accommodation outside of Berlin
Image: Haus am See
Starke Foundation | Artist in Residence Program
For a period of 3-12 months, Starke Foundation offers a free residency program to artists, including accommodation and workspace in Berlin. Their program is particularly focused on young, emerging artists, offering them the opportunity to be connected with significant players in the art world, from institutions to curators and collectors.
Rewards: Free residency program, accommodation + workspace
Image: Starke Foundation
Cordts Art Foundation | Women Artists in Residence Program
Located in the unique island of Schwanenwerder in the south of Berlin, Cordts Art Foundation has established a unique residency program specifically aimed at women artists. The program encourages women artists to develop their art as well as network with members of the art world for a period of 3-10 months. The residency culminates in a final exhibition, reading or concert which is an excellent opportunity to get feedback from a wider audience.
Rewards: Free residency program on Scwanenwerder island in Berlin, accommodation + workspaces
Image: Cordts Art Foundation
Nipkow | Residency for Media Professionals
The Nipkow Program is a fellowship opportunity for international film and media professionals who wish to develop a project in Berlin. The program offers mentorship and training on different stages of film/media production such as packaging, promotion, sales and new technologies. At the core of the program is the aim to enable international collaborations and encourage worldwide distribution.
Rewards: €1,500 per month + workshops/meetings
Image; Nipkow Program
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