Open Call for Residency at SomoS 2020

The application period for SomoS Berlin Residence Program 2020 is now open. Inquiries for specific periods are welcome and residents will be accepted on a rolling basis. Visiting Researchers/Academics/Writers slots are minimally 1 month; artists slots minimally 3 months.

SomoS Art House Berlin offers three types of Residency Programs for Artists, Curators, and Researchers

– Artist in Residence Program (rolling applications, minimum three month duration)

– Curatorial Residency (rolling applications, minimum three month duration)

– Visiting Researcher Program (rolling applications, minimum one month duration)

SomoS’ mission is to create an international open framework for innovative arts, exhibitions, education and creative cooperation. SomoS closely works with artists, organizers, and curators to realize their projects. Agility, urgency, flexibility, and high frequency are inherent features of SomoS' vision and practice.

SomoS’ Residence Program offers cultivated, supportive, and stimulating surroundings to international visiting artists, curators and researchers wishing to realize a specific project in Berlin. The residency is focused on production, experience, critical discourse, networking, and local participation. 

During their time at SomoS, residents may undertake their own activities like workshops, talks etc., which can be hosted in the on-site exhibition space or workshop rooms. Resident participants have free access to all general workshops, artist-talks, screenings, exhibitions and other regular events taking place at SomoS art house. Participants will become part of a thriving artistic community with an active exhibition and event program during their stay at SomoS, and will easily and swiftly become well-acquainted with the creative, networked city that is Berlin.

Residents will meet regularly with SomoS curators to discuss and review their progress towards completing their project, and will benefit from peer-to-peer feedback.

Deadline: applicants will be reviewed and accepted on a rolling basis

Application fee: none