Short Description
Between Bridges is pleased to announce the open call for the next residency for visual artists. The residency will take place from July to December 2026 and includes a working phase as well as a one-month exhibition or public presentation.
The eighth recipient of the residency will follow previous artists Yalda Afsah, Didem Pekün, Lucy Beech, Harry Hachmeister, Wisrah C. V. da R. Celestino, Kristian Vistrup Madsen, and the publishing collective Viscose.
Between Bridges is a foundation (est. 2017 by Wolfgang Tillmans) committed to humanism, solidarity, and the advancement of democracy. It supports the arts, LGBTQ+ rights and anti-racism work.
Eligibility
The residency is open to professional individual artists, artist duos, or small groups working collaboratively. Artists enrolled at a university at the time of application are not eligible, except for those enrolled in PhD programs. The primary criterion for awarding the residency is the quality of the application and submitted work.
Submission Requirements
The application must include a CV with portfolio and a short project proposal outlining the exhibition or presentation concept. The CV and portfolio should be combined into a single PDF file, with a maximum size of 10 MB and no more than 10 A4 pages in total, including the CV. If relevant, links to video or audio works may also be included.
How to Apply
Online Application
Program Benefits & Awards
The residency provides access to the facilities at Keithstraße 15 in Berlin Schöneberg, located on the ground floor of a residential building near Wittenbergplatz subway station. The facilities include two large work and exhibition spaces, a storage area, an office, a small kitchen, and a bathroom, totaling 100 m². Please note that the rooms are not wheelchair accessible and are not suitable for living.
The residency offers a monthly stipend of €1,500 (regardless of the number of participants) and the opportunity for studio visits with art professionals from the Between Bridges network. An additional budget of €5,000 is allocated specifically for the exhibition or presentation. Independent work is expected. Between Bridges cannot provide assistance with installation but can support finding suitable service providers. The exhibition will be promoted through Between Bridges’ communication channels and documented on the website.
Entry Fee
None
Location
Berlin, Germany
Timeline
- Application Deadline: 2 November 2025
- Residency Period: July–December 2026
Website Link: https://www.betweenbridges.net/residency
