An international residency for artists with a strong, reflective practice and a clear project idea, offered mainly through regional partner institutions (open calls or nomination) alongside a rolling direct-application route with no fixed deadline. Includes studio space and support for artistic development and exchange within Berlin’s art scene.
Organization: Künstlerhaus Bethanien
Status: Open
Who / Eligibility: Artists with a strong, reflective artistic practice, a clear project idea for their time in Berlin, engagement with contemporary art discourse, and willingness to take part in the local art community. Many places are offered through long-term partner institutions (e.g. DAAD by nomination only, Artis, Kultur|lx); direct applications are also welcomed from artists without such affiliation
Support / Funding: Studio space, time, and individualized support for artistic development and connecting with the Berlin art scene. No stipend or housing figure is stated on the official site — Bethanien issues a letter of interest and a cost breakdown to help eligible direct applicants pursue external funding; no application fee is listed
City: Berlin, Germany
Direct applications have no fixed deadline and are reviewed on a rolling basis (email to schultef@bethanien.de with a one-page motivation letter, portfolio, and CV). Typical stay is 6–12 months (minimum 3 months). Partner-institution residencies (DAAD, Artis, Kultur|lx, and others) each have their own deadlines; the dates listed on Bethanien's own site were out of date, so check each partner's own site. Last updated: 7 November 2026.
