IN/Between Residency: "Interweaving Identities"

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. 

Accepted artists must commit to attend all planning, preparation, gathering, and discussion evenings. The main creating time will be during the day from Monday through Friday. The works for this exhibition must be created between the initial group meeting and the opening of the exhibition. Previously created works will not be accepted. The In//Between residency program is followed by a public exhibition at Green Hill Gallery lasting for four weeks. During the residency period, Green Hill Gallery is used as a collaborative studio space for all In//Between artists, from the first meeting right up until the opening of the exhibition.

Who should apply?

This program is suited for international and national artists based in Berlin who are interested in working in an environment that is 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 have to be in Berlin during the entire period of the residency. 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.

What do you get?

-Group and one-on-one coaching and mentoring
-Discussions on current art topics/theory
-Group led outings to studios and exhibitions in Berlin for wandering and inspiration
-Weekly organized shared meal
-Group brainstorming and constructive critique sessions throughout the residency
-Curatorial support sessions towards the end of the residency
-Residency program housed in a large, diverse cultural center
-Community through the cultural center that runs the gallery and residency program
-Studio space to work in as well as a community space located in Friedrichshain, central Berlin; a district known for it creativity and diversity
-Exhibition: a collaborative show which will be on exhibition in Green Hill Gallery for 3 weeks once the residency is done.

During the residency period from 03. February to 28. February 2025, key components will include roundtable discussions that facilitate 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 a variety of 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.

Fees & Funding Exceptions:

The participation fee to attend In//Between is 200 Euros. This amount will be asked for once the selection process has concluded and participants have been choosen. The participation fee does not include travel, accommodation and individual artist materials during the residency.

This program is currently in the solicitation process for grant funding. If accepted, artists may receive a subsidy in the form of an honorarium. Details will be communicated to applicants as soon as the information is available.

Additionally, this residency is open to artists seeking to link it with other grants or programs they wish to apply for. Please visit our website to review our list of funding opportunities: http://www.kulturschoepfer.de/residencies 

How to apply:

Please fill out the application form below. You will need to attach a copy of your CV and either 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 previous art residencies, and how you aim to develop and grow your practice if selected to be part of this program.

Info:

Application deadline for winter residency: 30.11.2024

Selection Process & Announcement:

Selected artists will be contacted directly by the deadline of 16.12.2024. After the first selection process, interviews will be held to select the final residency participants.