Organizer Information

The Institut für Neue Soziale Plastik is an international cultural institute based in Berlin focused on developing artistic projects from Jewish perspectives and addressing antisemitism in art and culture through education, masterclasses, workshops, networking, and public engagement. The institute brings together Jewish artists, critics of antisemitism, and collaborators to build new artistic and institutional narratives. The Jewish School of Art is one of its key projects, designed as an artistic education platform offering safe spaces for creative development, interdisciplinary exchange, and networking among emerging and established practitioners.

Title & Description

Open Call: Jewish School of Art 2026 invites applications for a dynamic, interdisciplinary program of masterclasses and workshops in Berlin. The program is structured around artistic development guided by internationally renowned instructors and is aimed at fostering critical exchange, networking, and the growth of new perspectives within the art world, particularly in contexts affected by antisemitism. Participants will engage in classes spanning various artistic disciplines — including visual arts, literature, performance, and media — culminating in a public presentation of works in Berlin at the end of the year.

Categories

This open call encompasses multiple artistic disciplines:
  • Visual Arts
  • Literature
  • Performance
  • Video/Media
  • Interdisciplinary Arts
  • Workshops / Masterclasses
  • Networking / Artistic Development

Eligibility

  • Jewish and Israeli students and artists.
  • Non-Jewish individuals critical of antisemitism.
  • Applicants up to the age of 39.
  • Art students, alumni, emerging artists, and creative individuals with a strong interest in contemporary artistic practice.
  • Applicants do not have to be Jewish or experts on antisemitism to participate.

Program Benefits & Activities

Selected participants receive:
  • Access to masterclasses and workshops led by internationally acclaimed artists.
  • Intensive creative exchange and mentorship.
  • Provision of workspaces, rehearsal rooms, and studios.
  • Networking within an international artistic community.
  • A public presentation of developed works in Berlin at the end of 2026.
  • Courses taught in English.
  • Artistic safe spaces for development and reflection.

Application Fee:

  • Participation is free of charge.
  • A refundable €50 deposit is required, returned upon successful completion.
  • Participants are responsible for their own accommodation costs in Berlin.

Application Requirements

Applicants must submit (by email):
  1. Completed application form.
  2. Letter of motivation + CV + optional project/idea outline (max 10 pages, PDF, up to 10 MB).
  3. Optional portfolio (PDF, up to 10 pages, 10 MB).

How to Apply?

  1. Completed application form
  2. Please send applications by email to: curator@neue-soziale-plastik.org

Key Dates

  • Application Deadline: 29 March 2026
  • Program Duration: Throughout 2026 (specific masterclasses scheduled at different times)
  • Final Presentation: End of 2026 in Berlin

Location

Berlin, Germany

Additional Details

  • Masterclasses take place at various artistic venues in Berlin.
  • Participants are encouraged to attend full session dates of selected classes.
  • Alumni and professionals with artistic experience are welcome.
  • Final artwork presentation schedule will be communicated to participants in advance.

Website Link: https://neue-soziale-plastik.de/en/projects/jewish-school-of-art/open-call/