Open Call for Multidisciplinary Residency (April-June 2021)

THE RESIDENCY

GlogauAIR is a non-profit organization founded in 2006 by the artist Chema Alvargonzalez with the intention to create a meeting point between artists from all disciplines to work in collaboration, expanding their practice in terms of material, format, and style.

Centered on the principles of explore, create, and exhibit, the residency program offers the use of a studio space in a historic building in Berlin and a base in Kreuzberg from which to explore and discover the creative side of the city.

Taking part in a residency at GlogauAIR, 13 international artists will receive support, advice, and become a part of a community that acts as base in Berlin to be able to visit the city and it’s thousand cultural venues and a place where other artists are living a similar experience in an atmosphere of friendship and collaboration.

STUDIOS

There are 13 studios distributed over the top 3 floors of this historic Kreuzberg building from 1896. Each floor has a shared kitchen, shower, WC and WIFI. Basic expenses (maintenance, gas, electricity, and internet) and utilities are included in the accommodation. The kitchens are fully equipped and the studios have a double sofa bed with bed linen, table, chairs, desk lamp / bed lamp, wardrobe and shelves.

There is also a charming garden and a backyard for common use.

OPEN STUDIOS EXHIBITION

All resident artists participate in GlogauAIR’s Open Studios Exhibition, which offers the opportunity to showcase your project with direct contact to the local artistic scene and a dialog with the public.

On the occasion of the Open Studios exhibition, GlogauAIR will edit a catalog with information and photos of every resident artist, as well as a flyer and press release.

OTHER ACTIVITIES

You are also invited to take part in different activities and collaboration projects organized in or by GlogauAIR, including artists talks, interviews, studio visits and interchange programs with other residences and institutions, as well as a welcome lunch to get introduced to GlogauAIR’s community.

You will be included in the resident artists’ database accessible on our homepage. You have the option to exhibit your work for up to 2 weeks in our showcase window facing the street. Your work or any other activities you participate in will be regularly shared across our social media channels.

ASSISTANCE

We will be offering assistance, advice and attending basic technical demands at specific points during the residency and in preparation for the open studios

GlogauAIR will also provide access to all the equipment and tools available in the residence including woodworking tools and multimedia equipment such as projectors and screens.

DURATION

Residency duration of either 3 months or 6 months only.

Artists are required to present work and attend each Open Studio within their residency period. Lack of fulfillment of this condition can result in charges equivalent to the whole rental deposit guarantee at the sole discretion of GlogauAIR.

FEES

Accommodation 600 € / month

Open Studios, Program and Technical Support Fee 1500 € / quarter (paid 120 days in advance)

Minimum cost of the program (One artist 3 Months) 3300 €

Deposit guarantee 1000 € (paid in two installments)

Second artist +100 € / month (Only for artists with a proven track record of working together as an artistic pair).