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DAAD: Berlin Artists-in-Residence

programme

Kilian-Davy Baujard

The DAAD Berlin Artists-in-Residence programme (BKP) is one of the

world's most renowned programmes, offering grants to artists in the
fields of visual arts, film, literature and music.
Programme Description
Each year, some 20 scholarships are awarded to international artists for a oneyear stay in Berlin. This is an award scholarship: the scholarships are granted to
extraordinary and internationally established artists from abroad, who have
already established their reputation and style. Age is not taken into account. The
scholarship holders are given every freedom to evolve, focus on their artistic
works or exchange ideas. The scholarship benefits provide for an adequate
lifestyle; furnished apartments and work areas are provided.
The Berlin Artists-in-Residence programme promotes the exchange of artistic
experience and cultural issues in other countries. Numerous internal events are
held in order to achieve this goal. They are organised in cooperation with Berlin's
cultural institutions and organisations. The programme also provides contacts
with Berlin's artists and cultural figures. The DAAD may also provide additional

financial support to the scholarship holder depending on the circumstances. This

applies for the artist's own exhibitions, performances or publications, etc. The
DAAD reaches an independent decision on the funding in each individual case.

CONTACT
DAAD: Berlin Artists-in-Residence
programme
Markgrafenstrae 37
10117 Berlin
Mail: bkp.berlin@daad.de
[mailto:bkp.berlin@daad.de]
Internet: www.berlinerkuenstlerprogramm.de
[http://www.berlinerkuenstlerprogramm.de/en/index_en.php]
Facebook: DAAD: Berlin Artists-inResidence programme
[https://www.facebook.com/berlinerkuenstlerprogramm]

Target Group
Internationally known and outstanding international artists who want to come to
Berlin in order to work on their medium and exchange ideas

Number of Scholarships
around 20 scholarships every year

Duration
The scholarships generally run for 12 months, or 6 months for film-makers.

Sholarship Value
Monthly scholarship instalments for living expenses and rent
Travelling and luggage expenses (also for the spouse and children, if they are
staying in Berlin for the entire duration of the invitation)
Health and accident insurance (contributions will be deducted from the
scholarship)
German language courses

Application requirements
Internationally renowned artists who have already established their reputation
and style

Application Papers
The application documents and further information on the application process can
be found here [http://www.berliner-kuenstlerprogramm.de/de/formular.pdf].
Please note: applications are not accepted in the field of visual arts. In this case, in
contrast to conventional application procedures, a commission issues invitations
to internationally renowned artists.
The application procedure requires the submission of the following work samples:
Writers: own publications, preferably in German, otherwise, if possible, in English
or French; limited to 4 or 5 books; reviews. No manuscripts.
Composers: scores, records, CDs, DVDs, tapes, videos, own publications, but no
more than 3-4 audio samples please. The material ought to be coordinated very
precisely, i.e. score, description of the work, photos or videos belonging to the
samples should also be submitted. If specific pieces should be listened to, they
should be marked accordingly.
Film-makers: videotapes, DVDs (please note: burnt DVDs are often not readable,
therefore NTSC, PAL, Beta is preferred), scripts but please no more than 2 work
samples, preferably most recent works, with subtitles. Please include a synopsis of
every film submitted. Maximum viewing time per candidate: 15 minutes. So,
please mark the extracts that you would prefer to be viewed, especially with
regard to long films.
For all applicants: All materials submitted must be clearly marked with the name
and year created. For financial reasons, only original work material (books, scores,
films) can be returned. Copies, manuscripts, burnt CDs, DVDs, videos, etc., will
not be returned. The DAAD assumes no liability for submitted materials.

Application Deadline
International juries consult on the application. These juries meet in Berlin every
spring with constantly changing members. The selection decisions are then
communicated to the applicants as quickly as possible. Those invited then also
find out about the duration, scope and all the other details of their scholarship.