Residency for Ceramics
The residency is designed for artists working in clay or artists with a background in ceramics who wish to undertake a clay project.
The residency provides an opportunity for artists to work in a new context, to experiment and develope new approaches and to explore another culture. The location provides a fantastic opportunity to explore a fascinating city with a thriving local art scene.
Independently working is expected.
Artists have the possibility to present their work at the conclusion of the residency. For an exhibition a minimum stay of 6 weeks is required.
Opportunities are available for resident artists to interact with the local community by presenting their work in a lecture or leading a workshop.
To have an exhibition at the end of the stay is possible and costs around 380 €.
The studio building houses studios for the resident artists, a kitchen, library and common area for residents.
Adjacent to the studio building are the kiln room, glaze mixing and a spray booth.
Resident artist studios consist of a space which can accomodate one artist and a larger studio which can accomodate two.
The showroom is located on the ground floor of the villa.
The residency provides studio and living space for up to three artists at a time.
Individual sleeping quarters and a shared bath are housed in the adjacent villa on the property. Wireless internet access is possible in the villa. Please, bring your own computer.
Glaze materials differ in Germany so it might be good to either ship or bring glazes with you. Any specific ceramics tools you wish to use you should bring with you as well. Other studio supplies such as glazes, brushes, paper, tape, plastic etc are all available at local shops or you can already find at the center.
The residency for Ceramics-Berlin is located in the neighborhood of Pankow, 3 miles north of Mitte, the center of East Berlin on a spacious lot surrounded by a beautiful old garden.
The residency is located one block from pankow center and local tram and bus Stops. The U-Bahn and S-Bahn station is about three blocks from the residency facility.
There are two Large city parks within walking distance and most needs can be met by the businesses within the town center.