About the program

The Künstlerhaus Bethanien is an international cultural center in Berlin. An artist-in-residence programme with workspaces for professional artists and exhibition spaces, it is dedicated to the advancement of contemporary visual arts. As part of its residency scheme, it aims to establish a lively dialogue between artists from various backgrounds and disciplines, and the public at large. Künstlerhaus Bethanien is one of the oldest International Residency Programmes. In its more than 50 years history, Künstlerhaus Bethanien hosted more than 1.000 guests and artists.

Location

The history of Künstlerhaus Bethanien is closely linked to the historical Bethanien, an architecturally unique ensemble of buildings on Mariannenplatz in the Berlin borough of Kreuzberg. However, since 2010 Künstlerhaus Bethanien has had a new location in Kottbusser Strasse, at the border between the two Berlin boroughs of Kreuzberg and Neukölln.

Language

German / English / French / Japanese

Duration

6 – 12 months

Accommodation information

The offices and the 30 residency studios varying in size from 30 to 75 sqm, the studios are conceived as spacious, bright lofts equipped with a small kitchen unit, a sink and wireless Internet connection. Bathrooms and showers are available as shared amenities. The Künstlerhaus Bethanien furthermore has a well-equipped wood workshop to produce its exhibitions as well as it provides video and sound editing resources for the artist residents.
The galleries on the shop-windowed ground floor, which can be accessed directly from Kottbusser Strasse, divides into several flexible segments, while the first floor holds an additional day-lit exhibition space.

Studio information

With its 30 studios, Künstlerhaus Bethanien represents one of the largest establishments among international residency programs.

What the AiR provides

Accommodation, studio, working material, curated studio visits, exhibition, networking, publishing

What the Artist pays

The residency programme is fully funded by assigned institutional partnerships

How to apply

In principle, it is only possible to submit applications through associated partners of Künstlerhaus Bethanien. Submissions must fulfil the specific application guidelines of those partners. More information about application procedures may be found on partners’ websites. A list of all cooperating partners and the relevant contact persons may be found under the heading Partners & Sponsors.

Outcome

Guests usually conclude their stay with the realisation of a project on the institute’s premises. 20 to 30 events come about each year out of the studio program alone: exhibitions, work presentations, performances, and much more.

Contact

Address: Kohlfurter Straße 41-43, 10997 Berlin, Germany
Tel: +49 30 6169030 / Fax: +49 30 61690330
E-mail: buero@kh-do.de
Website: Künstlerhaus Bethanien / Facebook / Instagram

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