Organizer Information:

TATWERK | Berlin. The idea of the Neighbourhood Committee of Care (NCC) was originally developed by Milano Mediterranea in Milan. The NCC is composed of residents of the Gräfekiez neighborhood who meet regularly to discuss local issues and decide what kind of artistic projects they want to see realized in their area.

Title & Description:

Applications are open for the Neighborhood Committee of Care 2026 Artistic Residency.

We are looking for projects that engage directly with the Gräfekiez and have a participatory character. The residency will primarily take place in public spaces or in so-called "third places" within the neighborhood. A strong connection to neighborhood life and a willingness to engage with the inherent diversity of the area are essential. Free from the pressure to "produce," the artist may use this period to deepen tested practices or explore new approaches. Residents of the Gräfekiez (the NCC) will read your application and directly decide whether they want your project to take place in their neighborhood.

Category:

Participatory Practice, Public Space, & Multidisciplinary. (There are no restrictions regarding artistic discipline or language).

Eligibility:

  • Who: Individual artists whose focus of work is in Berlin.
  • Geography / Strict Constraint: You MUST be registered as a resident in Berlin.
  • Enrollment / Strict Constraint: Artists who are enrolled at a university at the time of the residency are not eligible to apply.
  • Availability: You must be available for the entire residency period, including a kick-off meeting with the NCC.
  • Preferred Profiles: Artists with a research interest in public space, participatory processes, and urban power relations; artists who have not yet collaborated with TATWERK but want a long-term relationship; and artists who are often excluded from funding opportunities due to discrimination.

Program Benefits & Awards:

  • Financial Support: A stipend of € 2,000 for the entire residency period.
  • Workspace: Access to the TATWERK studio during the residency period (by arrangement and subject to availability).
  • Support & Mentoring: A kick-off meeting with the NCC in early July, plus regular mentoring and dramaturgical guidance by the curatorial team (Aurora Kellermann and Aru Ray Tormann).
  • Documentation: One-time professional photo and video documentation of the residency for further use.
  • Networking: Connection to TATWERK’s networks to support the continuation of the research.

Application Requirements:

You must provide an artistic concept for implementing the proposed research project, addressing its relevance to the neighborhood, its accessibility, and your ability to engage in dialogue with different communities.

How to Apply?

Submit your complete application via email to the curatorial team. (Only complete applications meeting the checklist requirements will be considered).

Key Dates:

  • Application Deadline: April 12, 2026.
  • Notification Date: By the end of June 2026.
  • Kick-off Meeting: Early July 2026.
  • Residency Period: September 21 – October 9, 2026.

Location:

Gräfekiez neighborhood and TATWERK, Berlin, Germany.

Contact Information:

Email (Aru Ray Tormann): aru@tatwerk-berlin.de

Website: https://tatwerk-berlin.de/en/projects/386-neighborhood-commitee-of-care-en-2026