DAAD Artists-in-Berlin Program 2026 (Fully-Funded)

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About DAAD Artists-in-Berlin Program

This golden opportunity provides time and space to outstanding international artists in the fields of film, literature, and music and sound. The program helps artists concentrate on their creative practice, free from any production duties. Applications for the next intake will be open to international artists in September 2024.

The Artists-in-Berlin Program aims to promote gender equality and integrate diverse views and viewpoints. The program participants are encouraged to actively participate in Berlin’s and Germany’s thriving cultural scenes and with other local communities. Approximately twenty exceptional practitioners from various ethnic backgrounds receive an invitation to Berlin annually.

The DAAD Artists-in-Berlin Program has significantly promoted the globalization of contemporary arts in Germany throughout its existence. At this particular juncture in history, they believe they must show a clear commitment to promoting equality of access, visibility, and resources via their institutional practice without evaluating creative viewpoints about a Western arts and culture system and its market.

Program Details

• Host Country: Berlin, Germany
• Application Start: September 2024
  Application Deadline: 01 December 2024 (3:59 CET)
• Program Duration: 6 to 12 Months
  Number of Opportunities: 20
  Eligible Nations: All
• Categories:

1. 1. 1. Film
      2. Music and Sound
      3. Visual Arts
      4. Literature
      5. Collectives

• Sponsor Organisation: The Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst (DAAD)

Benefits of DAAD Artists-in-Berlin Program

Benefits included in DAAD Artists-in-Berlin Program fellowship grants include:

• Monthly grant installments cover living and rent expenditures.
• Offering a fully equipped apartment.
• Expenses for air travel and luggage (regular airline, economy class), as well as for a spouse and any minor children who will be staying in Berlin for the duration of the invitation.
• If necessary, health, accident, and long-term care insurance (contributions are deductible from the monthly grant).
• German language instruction (optional)

DAAD Artists-in-Berlin Program Requirements

To be eligible for the DAAD Artists-in-Berlin Program, applicants should meet the following requirements:

• Open to exceptional visual arts, film, literature, music, and sound professionals.
• There is no upper age limit (upwards).
• They promote both gender equality and ethnic diversity.
• The Artists-in-Berlin Programme is interested in works that critically analyze historical and contemporary concerns and discourses while not requiring an academic background for selection. They consequently choose artists who address current issues and go beyond simple aesthetics.

Application Date and Process

Candidates can apply online. Please remember that applications for the 2026 intake will be open to the international artist in September . Stay updated on the application details and required documents.

Application Deadline

01 December, 2024

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