Organizer Information
The Goldrausch Künstlerinnenprojekt is a professional development programme dedicated to supporting women and FLINTA visual artists in building sustainable independent careers in the contemporary art field. Founded in 1989 and operated by Goldrausch Frauennetzwerk Berlin e.V., the programme was created in response to the structural underrepresentation of women artists in exhibitions, awards, academic positions, and the international art market.
Goldrausch Frauennetzwerk Berlin e.V. is a non-profit organisation established in 1982 with the aim of supporting women’s professional independence and promoting activities related to gender equality and women’s rights. Through the Goldrausch Künstlerinnenprojekt, the organisation provides artists with practical knowledge, professional networks, and opportunities to increase the visibility of their artistic practices.
The programme is co-funded by the European Union through the European Social Fund Plus (ESF+) and the Federal State of Berlin, allowing participants to access a fully funded postgraduate-level professionalisation course. Since its establishment, Goldrausch has become a recognised platform in Berlin’s contemporary art landscape, helping artists strengthen their careers through education, public presentation, networking, and career management skills.
Title & Description
Goldrausch Künstlerinnenprojekt 2027 – Professional Development Programme for Visual Artists
The Goldrausch Künstlerinnenprojekt is a one-year professional development programme designed for visual artists who want to strengthen their professional practice, improve their ability to present and communicate their work, and gain practical knowledge required for sustainable careers as independent artists.
The programme focuses on the professionalisation of artistic careers by combining artistic reflection with practical training in areas such as self-presentation, communication strategies, financial planning, copyright, taxation, project organisation, and networking within the art world.
Throughout the 12-month course, participants analyse their artistic positions, develop strategies for presenting their work publicly, and create professional materials such as websites and catalogue brochures. The programme also includes discussions, seminars, excursions, individual consultations, and networking opportunities within Berlin’s contemporary art scene.
The programme concludes with a group exhibition, providing participants with an important platform to publicly present their artistic work and expand their professional networks.
Categories
- Visual Art
- Contemporary Art
- Fine Arts
- Painting
- Sculpture
- Installation
- Photography
- Video Art
- Digital Art
- Performance Art
- Mixed Media
- Conceptual Art
- Interdisciplinary Artistic Practices
Eligibility
- FLINTA visual artists (women, non-binary, inter, trans, and agender persons)
- Artists of any age
- Artists based in Berlin
- Visual artists from all areas of contemporary art practice
- Artists with a completed fine arts degree or equivalent professional artistic experience
- Artists with an established artistic practice and clear professional goals
- Artists motivated to develop communication, presentation, and career management skills
Applicants should:
- Have sufficient German and English language skills to participate in discussions and coursework (self-assessed)
- Have the time and resources required to engage actively with the programme alongside their studio practice
- Demonstrate artistic competence and commitment to developing their professional career
Program Benefits & Awards
- Participation in a 12-month postgraduate-level professionalisation course
- No programme tuition costs
- Professional guidance and career development support
- Training in presenting and communicating artistic work
- Individual consultations focused on artistic goals and career development
- Knowledge about the contemporary art market and cultural institutions
- Workshops on:
- Self-employment
- Tax management
- Copyright law
- Financing artistic projects
- Insurance
- Time management
- Development of professional presentation materials:
- Personal website
- Catalogue brochure
- Documentation strategies
- Networking opportunities with artists, critics, cultural professionals, and institutions
- Excursions and seminars related to Berlin’s art scene
- Participation in a final group exhibition showcasing participants’ artistic work
The programme accepts 15 artists annually.
Application Fee
None
Application Requirements
- Completed application form
- Personal information
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Portfolio / documentation of artistic work
- Information about artistic practice and professional experience
- Description of artistic goals and motivation
- Relevant examples of artworks or projects
Applicants should demonstrate:
- Their current artistic position
- Their professional development objectives
- Why participation in the Goldrausch programme would support their career development
How to Apply?
Online Application
Key Dates
- Application Deadline: 15 September 2026
- Programme Duration: January 2027 – December 2027
Location
Berlin, Germany
Additional Details
- The Goldrausch Künstlerinnenprojekt is specifically designed to address structural inequalities affecting women and FLINTA artists in the contemporary art sector.
- The programme does not focus only on artistic production but also on the professional skills needed to maintain an independent artistic career.
- Participants are expected to actively contribute to discussions, teamwork, and the development of their own professional strategies.
- The programme creates a long-term peer network among participating artists, offering continued exchange and support beyond the completion of the course.
- The annual final exhibition provides participants with increased visibility and opportunities for professional engagement.