AAC Open Calls: Art Intensive Berlin 2025 (Spring) + Research To Resonance 2025

OPEN CALL FOR ART INTENSIVE BERLIN 2025 

Experience Berlin’s Dynamic Art Ecosystem

Duration: 4 weeks
Dates: April 1st – 30th, 2025
Location: Berlin, Germany
Type: Onsite (in Berlin)
Eligibility: International
Deadline to Apply: January 19th, 2025

All About Curating (AAC), in collaboration with Bardo Projektraum, invites International Artworkers—curators, researchers, artists, writers, photographers, creative managers, gallerists, and others—to participate in a unique four-week program in Berlin, one of the world’s most vibrant art capitals.

Berlin’s art scene stands as a dynamic epicenter of creativity, seamlessly blending cutting-edge contemporary art with a profound historical backdrop. Renowned for its world-class galleries, vibrant street art culture, and avant-garde experimental spaces, the city continually attracts artists, curators, and creative professionals from around the world. This unique synthesis of history and artistic innovation solidifies Berlin’s status as a cornerstone of the global art community. The Art Intensive Berlin is a carefully curated program to introduce its participants to all different dimensions of the Berlin Art Ecosystem(s). 

PROGRAM OVERVIEW​

Art Intensive Berlin offers participants the opportunity to explore, engage, and network within Berlin’s thriving contemporary art ecosystem. This immersive program includes:

• Institutional Visits: Engage with curators, directors, founders, and/or representatives of Berlin’s leading art institutions including museums, galleries, project spaces, and many others to gain insight into their creative processes, collaborative models, and funding infrastructures.
• Personal Project Development: Develop your personal project throughout the 4-week program and present it during the final public symposium on April 30th, 2025.
• 1:1 Mentorship: Receive personalized 1:1 mentorship to develop your project throughout the 4-week program.
• Workshops & Guest Lectures: Learn about grant and funding opportunities across private, state, and national levels in Berlin and Germany.
• Networking Opportunities: Connect with Berlin-based artists, curators, cultural managers, scholars, and international participants.

To have an overview of the program schedule, please visit the program calendar. 

Stay updated on past program highlights through our social media platform.​​

WHAT YOU WILL GAIN​

• Carefully curated experience of Berlin’s art ecosystem;
• Direct exposure to Berlin’s art institutions and professionals;
• Yearly pass to visit Berlin’s state museums;
• Expand your professional network;
• Opportunities to collaborate and secure future projects;
• A deeper understanding of Berlin’s funding models and art infrastructure;
• Develop the skills needed to further your creative career for future collaborations in Berlin. 
• Opportunity to present your project during a public symposium— to showcase your work and connect with the Berlin art community.

WHAT YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR

• Participation Fee: 1000 Euros/ Person
• Flight Tickets (to and from Berlin, Germany)
• Food: Approx. 300 Euros/month
• Accommodation: Approx. 600 Euros/month (shared apartment)
• Local Transportation: 58 Euros/month (Berlin travel pass)
• Living Costs: Varies per individual.

EXPECTATIONS FROM PARTICIPANTS

1. Full Participation: Attend 85% of all program activities and events throughout the program.
2. Project Development: Demonstrate progress and exploration as you develop your project sketch.
3. Final Presentation: Present your project at the public closing symposium on April 29, 2025.
4. Respectful Conduct: Foster inclusivity and professionalism. Discrimination, racism, or violence will not be tolerated.

PARTICIPANT’S RESPONSIBILITY

• Program Participation Fee: €1000 (all-inclusive) / per person
• Travel Costs: Flights/ Transportation to and from Berlin
• Accommodation: Approx. €450–€700/month (for a room in a shared apartment)
• Local Transportation: 58 Euros / per month
• Food: Approx. €300/month (varies on individual preferences)
• Health Insurance, Living Expenses, and others.​

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

• Kindly complete the Google Form provided at the bottom of this webpage to submit your application.
• Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis beginning January 5, 2025, and continuing until the position is filled. Early submissions will be given priority in the selection process.
• For applicants requiring a visa to travel to Germany, we strongly encourage early application to allow sufficient time for visa processing. Under special circumstances, shortlisted international candidates may request an official invitation letter to support their visa application in advance of the final application deadline of January 19, 2025.​

 

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OPEN CALL FOR RESEARCH TO RESONANCE PROGRAM 2025 

A Structured Program for Transforming Artistic and Curatorial Ideas into Realized Projects

KEY DETAILS

• Duration: 12 weeks
• Dates: March 1 – May 31, 2025 (3 months)
• Location: Berlin, Germany
• Type: Onsite (in Berlin)
• Eligibility: International
• Application Deadline: January 19, 2025

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

All About Curating (AAC) in collaboration with Bardo Projektraum welcomes applications from artists and curators for Research to Resonance 2025, a three-month program designed to support the research, development, and realization of artistic and curatorial projects in Berlin. Closely aligned with the Art Intensive Berlin 2025 (Spring edition), this program provides participants with the opportunity to immerse themselves in Berlin’s dynamic art landscape and to engage in rigorous research, conceptual exploration, and project development. The residency concludes with a curated exhibition presented in a dynamic art space in Berlin, offering participants a platform to showcase their work to a broader audience.

PROGRAM STRUCTURE​

1st Month: March 2025 – Introduction & Research Phase

• A comprehensive introduction to the Berlin art scene;
• Weekly one-on-one mentorship sessions;
• Visit to the venue where the final exhibition will be hosted;
• Networking guidance with local stakeholders;
• Independent research and project development.

2nd Month: April 2025 – Immersion: Art Intensive Berlin

• Full participation in the Art Intensive Berlin 2025 (Spring Edition);
• In-depth exploration of Berlin’s contemporary art ecosystem through guest lectures, workshops, symposiums, and institutional visits;
• Continued one-on-one mentorship.

3rd Month: May 2025 – Exhibition Development & Realization

• Weekly mentorship sessions focused on finalizing exhibition plans, including artist selection (in the case of curators) and layout;
• For Curator: Exhibition installation and public presentation (featuring a maximum of three artists);
• For Artists: Solo Exhibition.

For a detailed overview of the program, please check the RTR 2025 program calendar. 

​​​PROGRAM BENEFITS 

• ​Contemporary Venue to organize the exhibition;
• Production Budget;
• For Curators: Artist Fee to pay to the participating artists (max 3);
• Transportation costs within Berlin;
• Full Access to Art Intensive Berlin 2025 (Spring Edition), featuring lectures, workshops, and institutional visits;
• Immersive engagement with Berlin’s cutting-edge art ecosystem.
• Exclusive networking opportunities with leading international and local art professionals, including curators, artists, scholars, and institutional representatives;
• One-on-one mentorship with an internationally experienced art curator throughout the residency;
• Year-long free entry to Berlin’s State Museums;
• Visa support (letters and documentation/including invitations).

​PARTICIPANT’S RESPONSIBILITY

• Program Participation Fee: €3,800 (all inclusive) / per person
• Travel Costs: Flights/ Transportation to and from Berlin
• Accommodation: Estimated €550–€700/ per month (for a room in a shared apartment)
• Local Transportation (monthly transport card): 58 Euros/ per month
• Living Expenses: Approx. €300/month (varies on individual preferences)
• Health Insurance and other personal costs

EXPECTATIONS FROM PARTICIPANTS

1. Full Participation: Attend 85% of all program activities and events throughout the program.
2. Project Development: Demonstrate progress and exploration as you develop your project sketch.
3. Final Presentation: Present your project at the public closing symposium on April 29, 2025.
4. Respectful Conduct: Foster inclusivity and professionalism. Discrimination, racism, or violence will not be tolerated.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

• ​Kindly complete the Google Form provided at the bottom of this webpage to submit your application.
• Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis beginning January 5, 2025, and continuing until the position is filled. Early submissions will be given priority in the selection process.
• For applicants requiring a visa to travel to Germany, we strongly encourage early application to allow sufficient time for visa processing. Under special circumstances, shortlisted international candidates may request an official invitation letter to support their visa application in advance of the final application deadline of January 19, 2025.

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ALL ABOUT CURATING

All About Curating (AAC) is a global curatorial initiative based in Berlin (Germany), founded by Mahzabin Haque. It is a unique global platform including 61 art professionals representing 38 countries, dedicated to exploring innovative methods of collaboration, by transcending geographical, cultural, and institutional boundaries. By bringing together a diverse array of curators, artists, researchers, art managers, editors, grant writers, cultural managers, and other art workers, AAC creates a dynamic and inclusive platform that supports innovative curatorial practices and collaborative efforts.

AAC is committed to decentralizing essential information about curatorial practices worldwide.  Instead of creating a bubble of curators, by the curators, and for the curators, it embraces diverse voices and perspectives from all relevant stakeholders. AAC goes beyond the traditional confines of curatorship as individualistic and hierarchical to a more inclusive, horizontal, and collective approach.

At its core, AAC is about fostering meaningful connections and collaborations among art professionals globally. It facilitates dialogue and cooperative projects that bridge cultural and geographical divides, encouraging the exchange of ideas and practices. AAC’s commitment to inclusivity ensures that curators and artists can learn from each other and work together in innovative ways, despite the trivial institutional and bureaucratic challenges.

AAC envisions itself as the leading platform for curatorial practice, cultivating a vibrant and inclusive global art community. By decentralizing information and promoting collaborative efforts, AAC enhances the field of curation and supports the growth and development of art professionals worldwide. AAC’s mission is to overcome barriers and create a cohesive, cooperative network that reflects the rich diversity of the global art world.

ABOUT BARDO PROJEKTRAUM

BARDO is a contemporary art space in the heart of Berlin that promotes intercultural dialogues, contemporary arts, and immersive experiences. Founded by Marcela Villanueva, who is an important figure in Berlin’s art scene for promoting Latin American art. She is also the founder of Karne Kunst, the co-founder of Sorora e.V, an organization that empowers women in the arts and culture industry, and the author of Funding Fiesta.