Crazy4Culture in partnership with ARS BALTICA is sponsoring two artist residencies at Atelier Josepha in Ahrenshoop, Germany for a period of three weeks between September and December 2025. The residency stands in a tradition of cultural cooperation and exchange within the Baltic Sea region. It is also inspired by the need to reflect on our mutual environment and shared seas – both as forces of nature and in their increasing vulnerability.
Atelier Josepha invites artists of all disciplines to Ahrenshoop. The call is addressed to solo artists only. Eligible artists (no age limit) must be resident in a country bordering the Baltic Sea. Residents of other European countries are welcome if they have a proven connection to the Baltic Sea region. The artist must agree that the residency and potential works performed or created may be documented in the form of a short film and photos. This documentation will be made available to the artist and archived at Atelier Josepha. The artist and Atelier Josepha both have the right to publish it, without charge, for non-profit purposes or within the context of the residency. The residency requires the artists’ ́full-time presence at Atelier Josepha. Visitors are not encouraged and require written approval. Please note that the residency is during the low season.
Funding
• Use of Atelier Josepha and lodging in the neighboring house (board not included).
• Stipend of EUR 1,500 (EUR 500 per week of stay)
• Travel expenses to and from Ahrenshoop (by train where possible, flights where necessary)
• Artists’ materials up to EUR 250 (proof of expenditure required)
Legal claims are excluded.
Applications should be submitted by e-mail to: josepha[at]arsbaltica.net with cc to post[at]josepha.org
Please attach the following documents in German or English (PDF only! max. 5 MB):
1. CV, including level of language skills, postal address, and contact details
2. Portfolio and artist references (max. 10 A4 pages)
3. A short exposé (max. 700 words) summarizing the proposed work of the applicant for the period of residency. The exposé should highlight the relationship between the proposed work during the residency and the theme of the Baltic Sea. This can be historical, geographical, political, literary etc. Supporting photos or graphics are welcome (max. two pages). The connection between the artist’s general practice and the proposal should be convincing. Please note that Ahrenshoop is principally a tourist resort and very quiet in autumn and winter. The successful candidates will be alone for most of the period of their stay.
Ready to bring together nature and art in the Baltic Sea region?
Find more information on the selection process and Atelier Josepha in the full call description in English or German. Visit Atelier Josepha's website and instagram channel @atelier_josepha for more insights.
Deadline: 30 October 2024
