Short Description
The Goldrausch Künstlerinnenprojekt was initiated in 1989 by the Women’s Network Goldrausch e.V. in order to counteract the structural disadvantage of female visual artists. More than ever, it is not enough to make good art! In order to be visible and successful, comprehensive professional expertise is required. That’s why we support FLINTA in opening up individual career paths, expanding their knowledge as a self-employed person in a practical way and presenting their works to the public.
Goldrausch Female Artist Project
– offers 15 places per year
– lasts 12 months (end of January to December)
– organizes weekly courses on two fixed days a week, in addition to individual dates and 3-4 intensive weeks
Eligibility
We are looking forward to applications from visual artists:
– of all ages
– preferably with an (art) university degree, or equivalent knowledge
– with sufficient knowledge of German, own contributions can be in English – with residence in Berlin
– with experience in artistic practice, clear objectives and great motivation
– with time and resources to develop concepts of mediation and marketing – in addition to studio work
Submission Requirements
– Curriculum vitae / CV with educational background and exhibitions, projects and scholarships
– Letter of motivation: Concise description of the reasons for the desired participation (0.5 to 1.5 DIN A4 pages)
– Artist Statement: Short statement about your own work (0.5 to 1 DIN A4 page)
–Portfolio: Digital folder with documentation of your artistic work (PDF, max. 20 DIN A4 pages, max. 20 MB, preferably landscape format). It should contain photos or images of completed works and exhibitions from the last 3-5 years. For film and video material, please include stills and short descriptions.
How to Apply
Online Application
Course
The course program is tailored exactly to the concerns of the participants. We accept 15 female artists into our professionalization program every year. The starting point is the artistic practice of the participants. The course combines action-oriented offers with a wide range of insights into the art world and continuous training in presentation and mediation techniques. This includes courses on the production of one’s own website, job interviews, studio and work discussions as well as the teaching of basic knowledge about self-employment, public relations and project planning, the production of a catalogue and a joint exhibition.
The seminars are led by experienced art and cultural scientists. In addition to the project staff, curators, gallery owners and other experts will be guests who will advance the professional cause together with the artists and on an equal footing. In the professionalisation course, practical specialist knowledge that can be used for successful career development is exchanged and further developed. It is just as important to know the art scene, its actors and their practices well, as well as to understand how networks work. With its more than 525 graduates and a constantly growing alumni network, the Goldrausch Artists’ Project offers a strong basis for this.
Course content:
– Determination of the current situation and goal determination of artistic practice
– Training of self-presentation and presentation of works
– Self-employment: tax, financing, copyright
– Berlin art field: excursions, seminars, discussions, contacts
– Conception and realization of his own website, and a catalogue
– Final group exhibition in autumn
Entry Fee
None
Location
Berlin, Germany
Timeline
- Application Deadline: 15 September 2025
Website Link: https://goldrausch.org/bewerbung/ausschreibung/
