PICTURE BERLIN, founded in 2009, is a hybrid residency/art academy. The program is designed for emerging artists working from the medium of photography. This past summer marked our second Summer Session, which was extremely successful - with artists representing 7 countries, putting together 2 exhibitions and creating new bodies of work that far exceeded each artist's expectations. Ultimately PICTURE BERLIN did what any residency should do - it pulled out the best in each artist.
This unique artist-initiated program continues to encourage the participating artists in active discourse in issues surrounding art and contemporary photography. This perspective is unusual within a European residency context as the program facilitates each individual approach by offering close mentoring from internationally practicing artists based in Berlin.
The dynamic programming involving walks, lectures, workshops, studio visits, potlucks and film screenings, uses Berlin as a springboard to examine the concentrated art scene in the city. A rigorous studio practice forms the heart of the program. Over the course of the Summer Session, artists attend discussions led by PICTURE BERLIN lecturers and working artists in Berlin and each week ends with the 'Saturday Crits', a group critique with an invited selection of artists and art professionals. Summer Session 2011 began with an exhibition at Skulpturenpark and culminated in an exhibition curated by Sandra Teitge of work produced over the month.
PICTURE BERLIN brings each participant directly into contact with the vibrant cultural scene in Berlin, offering an insight into the international art world. These programs lead the participating artists into the art scene through the backdoor, offering them access, information, and possibilities other institutionally based programs are unable to offer.
April Gertler
Director, September 2011
SUMMER SESSION (June 30 - July 31, 2011)
Studios
A rigorous studio practice forms the heart of PICTURE BERLIN. Because the program is mobile and uses the city as a backdrop, the studio spaces available to participants also change yearly. A large studio space at Kunstquartier Bethanien was available in July 2010 for the participants during the program. Each participant had space that included a desk, wall space and floor space where they could work. The studio space also functioned as a meeting room for the critiques which happened at the end of each week, in addition to presentations by artists and film screenings. Check back for the studio space for 2011, which is not yet fixed.
Exhibition
The participants show their work twice during the program. Once in the beginning and once in the end - giving the participants a chance to experience two very different types of exhibition spaces. The program starts off with an exhibition in a project space. They exhibit work that they have brought with them based on a pre-arrival assignment about their expectations of Berlin. The end of the program culminates in a 3 day exhibition in a formal white cube space. Each participant is responsible for making work that is presentable and fit for the final exhibition. Please go here for more information on our workshops.
Lectures
Each week is choreographed around the theme of SUBCULTURE in Berlin by the invited faculty and includes a varying combination of lectures, film screenings, and guided tours through the city. A critique of work by invited artists and art professionals end each week. The theme gives the program an access point into the city.
Food
PICTURE BERLIN is as much about finding a way in a city that might be foreign to most as it is also about understanding the international art community.
It is clear that connections are most easily made around a table with good food. Hence, preparing and eating food has an important role in PICTURE BERLIN.
The participants are encouraged to meet for meals throughout the program.
Galleries and Project Spaces
Berlin's dynamic gallery scene, always on the move, has shifting clusters of activity. In the 80's it was Charlottenburg, in the 90's it was Mitte and today the center of the scene is going through another
metamorphosis. A big concentration of galleries are in Kreuzberg bordering with Mitte in addition to
Schoeneberg. There are over 750 galleries in Berlin and for a good overview see the free gallery guide Index.
Established galleries:
Project spaces:
Museums:
Projects are presented by artists in a concentrated week-long workshop format ending in a critique by invited artists, free-lance curators and artist professionals.
Joachim Schmid (DE). Joachim Schmid began his career in the early 1980s as a freelance critic and the publisher of Fotokritik, a German photography resource. In 1987 Schmid focused on his own art making, based primarily on found photography and public image sources. In recent years, his work has taken him to the Internet to create provocative works that reflect the future of photography in a networked, global culture. His work is included in major museum collections and he is a recipient of the prestigious Mondriaan Prize of Holland, and was awarded a Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung grant by the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung in 2004. Schmid lives and works in Berlin.
> Schmid's Website
> About Schmid on Lensculture
Ivan Seal (GB) Ivan Seal works with installation using a diverse range of constructed and found materials. These have in the past included, drawings, a club full of empty beer bottles, low end base sine waves, dirt, chewing gum, crucifixes, mdf massaged with lead powder, oil paintings, quadraphonic sound systems, home made bongs, stochastic processed noise, a wasps nest and cigarette butts. Born in 1973 in Manchester, England, Ivan is currently preparing exhibitions for Berkeley Art Museum, Centre Europeen d'Actions Artistiques Contemporaines, Strasbourg and is represented by Novembro Arte Contempoanea Sau Paulo.
> website
Sofia Hulten (SWE) Sofia Hulten's sculptural practice enquires into the nature of found objects, featuring them in the round or as the protagonists of photographs and videos, yet always in four dimensions, vibrating with their past and potential. She submits ordinary objects to strange activities, observing how they behave unmoored from their contexts. Her recent solo exhibitions include 'Past Particles' Konrad Fischer Galerie, Berlin (2010), 'Pressure Drop' RaebervonStenglin, Zuerich, 'Ninety-Nine Problems' Meessen De Clercq, Brussels (2010), 'Back to Back', Konrad Fischer Oben, Berlin (2009); 'Drawn Onward', IKON Gallery Offsite, Perrot's Folly, Birmingham, UK (2009); 'Mutual Annihilation', Kuenstlerhaus Bremen, (2008); 'Familiars', IKON Gallery, Birmingham, UK (2007); and 'You Do Voodoo You Do', Kunstverein Nuernberg (2007).
> website
The Summer Session consists of discussions, lectures, technical presentations, guided tours, screenings, and ends with weekly critiques. Accompanying the 3 weeks of lectures and discussions, PICTURE BERLIN participants are engaged in a series of explorations of the city.
PICTURE BERLIN's 2010 program was anchored by workshops led by Matthew Antezzo (US), Joachim Schmid (DE)
and Soren Lose (DK); the program's core faculty. Each week was peppered with lectures, film evenings, tours and presentations.
The final week of the program was dedicated to an editing workshop led by the free-lance curator Peggy Sue Amison (US/IR) who also curated the final show.
Week 1
PICTURE BERLIN's Summer 2010 program began with a workshop led by Matthew Antezzo. He introduced the topic of electronic media.
Matthew suggested taking a 'media fast' to explore how that could effect the way the participants think about their daily lives.
While the first week was framed around Matthew's workshop, it was also dedicated to PICTURE BERLIN's opening exhibition, German lessons
and evening screenings of historical films about Berlin.
The day after arriving, the participants installed their work at the project space APPARTEMENT for a one day exhibition which
was a result of the pre-arrival assignment 'Picturing Berlin'. They had been asked to make images of their impressions and / or ideas
of their expectations of Berlin in their home towns before arriving. In addition to the one day exhibition, Holger Schulz held basic
German-language courses spread over three days, and Florian Wuest, a German free-lance film curator, presented the first of his two-part
film-based lecture. This lecture surveyed the urban transformations of Berlin in the 20th century as they were documented, promoted,
and reflected upon in movies, experimental cinema, documentaries and educational films.
The week finished with the first of a series of three consecutive Saturday Crits, which gave the participants the opportunity
to show and discuss their work with a rotating group of artist professionals directly involved in the Berlin art scene. In addition
to Matthew's presence at the Crit, the invited guests for the first week were; Barbara Lauterbach, a Germany-based free-lance photography
curator, Peggy Sue Amison, an international free-lance photography curator and Ivan Seal, a British artist living and working in Berlin.
Week 2
Joachim Schmid, a Berliner, started the second week with a presentation of his workshop 'Pictures about Pictures'. Joachim's premiss
for the workshop stemmed from the daily visual bombardment one endures while living in a large city. He suggested that the participants try
to find out how much photography influences their perception of the city and how they might subvert it. He proposed making a visual survey
of existing imagery in Berlin while exploring the presence of photographs in the city.
During Joachim's week, the participants enjoyed a visit to his studio, and also a walking tour of the Hansaveirtel - a modernist
neighborhood built in the late 1950's. The participants also met with Charlie Jouvet, a French artist and book designer based in Berlin,
who gave a lecture about on-demand publishing and the layout program In-Design. Florian Wuest came back and presented part two of his film survey,
which included rare clips of Berlin from the 1980's.
The week ended with the Saturday Crit with Joachim Schmid and the invited guests: Silvia Kaske, the owner/gallerist of Klemm's Gallery,
Lucy Powell, a British artist based in Berlin and Geoffrey Garrison, an American artist based in Berlin.
Week 3
Soren Lose's (a Danish artist based in Berlin) approach to the third week was focused on the representation of history found in the architecture
and monuments throughout the city. Soren's workshop concentrated on the perception of history and considered how each participant's experience
within the city could possibly trigger a site-specific work.
To explore the historical layers of the city, Mark Curran, an Irish photographer based in Berlin, took the participants on a walking tour
which focused on the meanings of place in terms of their historical relevance and addressed their significance in the context of Berlin's poetic
and traumatized past.
A visit was paid to the Stasi museum - Hohenschoenhausen - which came with a guided tour by a former inmate of the prison itself.
Both Norbert Wiesneth, a German photographer, and Albert Weis, a German sculptor, who also uses photography in his work, hosted studio visits
on different evenings.
The intense week ended with a Saturday Crit with the invited guests: Matthew Burbidge, a British artist living and working in Berlin
who recently started his own project space Essays & Observations, Antonia Hirsch,
a German artist living and working in Berlin, who is also the Associate Editor of the Canadian publication Fillip, and Lise Harlev,
a Danish artist based in Berlin.
Week 4
The last week of the program was committed to the participants finishing their work and having meetings with Peggy Sue Amison, an American
free-lance photography curator working throughout Europe. Peggy Sue worked with each participant to edit their work for the final exhibition.
The final show entitled, 'Last Call', was held at Kunstquartier Bethanien, and opened on July 29th and ran until July 31st.
After the opening, the participants had a meeting with Silvia Kaske from Klemm's Gallery, at her gallery. She spoke about the do's and don'ts
of approaching a gallery and the value of building a network. The very last official gathering of the program was a tour and discussion of the show,
'MAGNUM - Shifting Media - New Role of Photography' led by Felix Hoffmann, the curator of the International Forum of Photography, C/O.
After a the month of meetings and lots of work, the program ended with a group picnic at Ploetzenzee.
Dannielle BOWMAN [US]
I am a portrait photographer based in New York, NY and Los Angeles, CA. I am interested in posing questions about what is it exactly
that consciously and unconsciously inspires us to act in certain ways while in front of the camera, and how does this translate into
our everyday lives? I am also interested in the simple act of documenting people in a certain space and time. My work is inspired
by intuition and art history.
Lou CONBOY [Australia]
During the Summer Session, I was concerned with issues relating to normalcy, monotony, conformity, routine,
and also environmental sentiments, which act as a gentle reminder about human's endless drive to control nature.
Dylan CULHANE [South Africa]
My project BERLIN PALIMPSEST honed in on the urban textures of the streets of Berlin - particularly the 'unconscious collages'
that emerge as a result of the countless posters on the city streets. The organic decay of these advertisements for concerts, parties,
exhibitions and other events creates a fascinating parallel with the oscillating phases of creation and destruction that have
characterised the evolution of Berlin as a city. Key to my project is the notion of the 'palimpsest'; a concept exemplified by Berlin's
tumultuous history, and echoed by the omnipresence of torn and shredded remnants of posters in an ongoing cycle of usefulness
and redundancy.
Tanya GAYER [US]
Before I came to Berlin I made recordings of my environment which I mixed with recordings while living in Berlin. Often they
were recordings of conversations or sounds from everyday life. In combining the past with the present recordings I hoped to evoke
a memory or emotion for my audience while listening to them. It interests me that not only are these sounds part of my memory,
but they also can connect a mental or emotional image for the outsider without the need for background information.
Sophie HOYLE [GB]
The series Berlin (reconstructed), 2011, addresses the processes of fragmentation and layering occurring in the Berlin cityscape.
Photographs of the urban environment in the city are collaged to compose new architectural forms. The composition of the image and
materials chosen for the final site-specific installation referenced the aesthetic of former GDR brutalist architectural styles.
Daniel ORLANDO LARA [Mexico]
This body of work is based on sculptural forms that I created in paper according to different moods I had which were provoked
by personal introspective exploration. The forms were then photographed in an intimate setting. Everyday light was used and
as a result the objects connect sculpture and photography.
Dian McLEOD [Australia]
While in Berlin, I was interested in focusing on groups of people, specifically tourists. While studying these groups
as well as the individual perspective of the tourist, I came to question how much they are able to experience in a limited amount
of time and how their presence can physically shape and simultaneously change the significance of the place they visit.
Matthew MORROCCO [US]
The work presented for the final exhibition culminated in a live performance involving layered video projections.
It was a meditation on play and the multiple personas I have been putting on and taking off throughout my life.
Ilaria ORTENSI [Italy]
The aim of my project while on residency was to reflect on how the GDR exerted it's power through the action of watching.
The photos function to create a dialogue between interior and exterior, the watcher and the watched, past and present.
Louise PARKER [US]
Each photograph from this series captures a fragment in time and a fraction of space. Each frame is deliberate in providing
the viewer with certain information, as well as excluding it. The photographs serve as a puzzle piece to a larger story of people,
time and space. Though the atmosphere of Berlin inspired these photographs, the subjects are available in any place and time.
Laurie Jane POLSON [Belgium]
A friend, Olaf put me in contact with Hassan and that is how made contact with those that I photographed. One person led me to the next.
People accept me easily and, because I don't judge them and I listen genuinely to their stories - they are themselves around me.
Just like Berlin: each and everyone does his own thing and no one seems to mind. It doesn't matter where you're from, Berlin will
accept you and you'll become part of it. They looked into my camera willingly and gave me a true picture of themselves.
Parker TILGHMAN [US]
My time during the Summer Session was a two-part experiment. The first portion being a return to the formal portrait, utilizing the camera
as a traditional tool to access the beautiful lives of queer artists living in Berlin. The second was an exploration and development of my concerns
surrounding installation and final presentation.
Lydia WHITE [US]
While in Berlin, I was inspired to manufacture landscape and object studies in the studio. This project, titled Environs was a way to create
fantastical environments and explore abstract representations of geology and deep time on a new level. Using found objects, architectural model
supplies and natural materials collected in Berlin, I created miniature installations that captured a friction between the real and imagined landscapes
of our earth, science fiction, and dreamscapes.
Nancy WOODS [US]
My work investigates reflexive relationships of putative selfimprovement. My former project Bitch Bitch Bitch Bitch Bitch exposed the futility
of repairing past emotional and physical wounds. My most recent project, Nails, is a short video depicting the ludicrous effects of hobbling oneself
with cosmetic improvements.
Robbie ACKLEN [US]
Robbie Acklen was born in 1989 in Cincinnati, Ohio. Currently he is studying Studio Art and Media Studies at Pitzer College
in Southern California. His work has been exhibited in Seattle, Portland, London, and Berlin.
Paul CORCORAN [Ireland] www.paulcorcoran.info
Paul Corcoran is an Irish photographer currently based in Berlin. He is a recent graduate of the Documentary Photography program
at the University of Wales, Newport. His work has been exhibited in numerous group shows across Ireland, the UK and Europe.
Paul has a passion for photo books and mostly works with the book in mind as a final destination for his work. Self published titles
to date include 22 and Empty Promise.
Celine Mikahala GROUARD [France / US] www.celinegrouard.com
Celine Mikahala Grouard is a French-American photographer currently based out of the San Francisco Bay Area. Grouard will receive a BFA in Photography
from the California College of the Arts in December 2010. Her current work focuses on ideas of absence, especially in portaiture.
Olivia HALL [US] www.oliviahallphotography.net
Olivia Hall is a photographer, sculptor and video artist from New York City. She now lives in Tivoli New York where she is studying photography
at Bard College. She is interested in the organization of things.
HAN Sungpil [Korea] www.hansungpil.com
Han Sungpil lives and works in Korea. He has had numerous solo exhibitions in Germany, the US, Slovakia, UK, Indoneisa and Korea and his
works are internationally collected in the museums and pubic spaces. Photography is his way of seeing & thinking. He enjoys understanding
diverse cultures which are concepts in his work.
Amanda Coimbra McCASKEY [Brazil] www.amandacoimbramccaskey.com
Amanda Coimbra McCaskey was born in 1989 in Brasilia, Brazil lives and works in Chicago. Brasilia’s embodiment of both the utopian and the dystopian has resulted
in her exploration of sociological themes through photography. She will receive her BFA from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago in 2011.
Her work has been exhibited in Germany, Ireland and the US.
Caroline MONNET [Canada / France]
Caroline Monnet, born in Ottawa, Canada, is a self-taught award winning filmmaker and artist. She completed a B.A in Communication and Sociology
at the University of Ottawa and Granada, Spain. She uses video, photography, and installation to explore the dualities of her social, political,
and spiritual identity, developing a critical framework influenced by history, community, and unconventional memory. Monnet’s work has been exhibited
across Europe, Canada and the US. She is currently based in Winnipeg where she is an active member of ITWÉ, a trans-disciplinary collective dedicated
to research, creation, production and education in the field of Aboriginal digital culture.
Ana Catarina PINHO [Portugal]
Ana Catarina Pinho was born in 1983 in Porto, Portugal. She received a Fine Arts degree in Painting from the Escola Superior Artística do Porto.
In 2010, she completed her Masters in Documentary Photography and Cinema at the Instituto Politécnico do Porto. Ana Catarina continues to work
on documentary photography.
Aine SAUNDERS [Ireland]
Aine Saunders was born in 1988 in Ireland. She is currently an undergraduate Fine Art student, at the Crawford College of Art and Design
(Cork, Ireland) where she is currently studying for her BFA in Fine Art. A main theme in Aine’s work is the study of transgender topics within
secularised society. There is a continuous suggestion of narrative throughout her work whether depicting the figure or landscape.
Moments of calmness and privacy are subtly captured in Aine’s work to reflect the balance of control and freedom in an urban environment.
Mary Grace TATE [US] www.marygracetate.com
Mary Grace Tate was born in 1988 in Chicago, Illinois. She was raised in Lexington, KY and received her BFA in Studio Art at Vassar College in Poughkeepsie,
NY. Mary Grace is interested in found objects, cultural histories, and new memories. She explores these ideas in photography and sculptural installations.
Cemile Seren TURAM [Turkey]
Seren Turam was born in 1991 in Istanbul, Turkey. She is currently a student at Bilgi University in Istanbul concentrating on Film and Television
and also comparative literature. Seren has been working with analogue photography for the last 2 years.
Deadline: 1 March 2012
The Summer Session dates: 26 June - 31 July 2012
The program fee is 3,900 Euros
Included in the program fee:
- Weekly organized lectures, meetings, presentations, critiques, workshops and film screenings
- Shared accommodations in old classic Berlin apartments
- Optional shared studio space
- The PICTURE BERLIN Handbook + a city map (sent before arrival)
- 3 German basic language classes
- Artist studio visits
- 2 Exhibitions
- Transportation costs within the city of Berlin for 5 weeks
- German mobile phone or chip card if needed (some restrictions could apply)
The requirements for participation in this program are :
- The minimum age of 20
- A portfolio of work
- A laptop and camera (digital or analogue)
- A passport that is valid for 6 months after the date of return
If you are a US citizen you do not need a visa if you plan to stay the length of the
program (1 month). If you are not a US citizen you should contact your consulate to
find out further information. If you are a US citizen and plan to stay in Germany longer than
90 days you need to contact the US Consulate and find out about a obtaining a visa.
Although it is helpful to speak German to participate in this program, it is not required.
The maximum number of participanting artists for one session is 15 and the minimum number of participating artists is 5.
Here is a general list of books and films that are about Berlin and Germany to help get a feel for the city and the country.
Suggested reading list:
- Alone in Berlin, Hans Fallada
- A Woman in Berlin: Eight Weeks in the Conquered City, Anonymous
- A Women's Berlin: Building the Modern City, Despina Stratigakos
- After the Wall: Confessions from an East German Childhood and the Life that Came Next, Jana Hensel
- Berlin Blues, Sven Regener
- Berlin childhood around 1900, Walter Benjamin
- Goodbye to Berlin, Christopher Isherwood
- Russian Disco, Wladimir Kaminer
- Stasiland, Anna Funder
- The Fall of Berlin 1945, Anton Beevor
- The Ghosts of Berlin, Brian Ladd
- The Wall Jumper, Peter Schneider
- Weimer Germany: Promise and Tradegy, Eric D. Weitz
Suggested film list:
- Berlin Alexanderplatz, Directed by Rainer Werner Fassbinder (1980)
- Cabaret, Directed by Bob Fosse (1972)
- Christiane F. - The Children from Bahnhof Zoo, Directed by Uli Edel (1981)
- Goodbye Lenin!, Directed by Wolfgang Becker (2003)
- Herr Lehmann, Directed by Leander Haussmann (2003)
- Run Lola Run, Directed by Tom Tykwer (1998)
- Sommer vorm Balkon, Directed by Andreas Dresen (2005)
- The Life of Others (Das Leben der Anderen), Directed by Florian Henckel (2006)
- Wings of Desire (Himmel über Berlin), Directed by Wim Wenders (1987)
March 1:
March 16 + 17:
March 23:
April 30:
June 1:
June 22:
June 26:
June 26 - 31 July:
Summer Session application deadline
Interviews via Skype
Acceptance emails sent out
Written confirmation of acceptance of admission, signed health forms and payment for half of the program
The remainder of the program fee must be paid
Suggested arrival in Berlin if coming from North or South America or Asia.
Program begins
Summer Session dates
The application is free to download here and there is no application fee.
What does the program fee include ?
The Summer Session fee includes a combination of the following; shared accommodations in an loft/apartment, studio space, weekly organized lectures, two exhibitions + postcards to promote the second exhibition, meetings, presentations, screenings, critiques, workshops, The PICTURE BERLIN Handbook, 3 days of a basic German language course, site visits to 8 different exhibition spaces within the city, transportation costs for the month and the use of a German mobile phone.
What is not included in the program fee ?
It is essential that participants bring their own laptops and cameras - analogue and/or digital. In addition, all participants should bring the equipment that supports their working practice.
What if I don't have Skype set up on my computer for the interview ?
Skype is free and you can download it at www.skype.com. Skype (the video function is only available if you have a video camera in or attached to you computer) advisable because it gives us all a chance to get to know one another just a little bit.
Is there a payment plan that I can use ?
We are working on creating a payment plan but at this time the entire cost of the program must
be received before you arrive.
How can payment for the program be made ? Can I use a credit card ?
Paypal is probably the easiest option for money transfers, although they do charge a fee. However we also accept International Bank Transfers or an International money order. Personal checks are not accepted, and Credit Cards may be used through Paypal.
Can I get a refund if I want to leave before the end of the program ?
Although you are welcome to leave the program if you feel it is not working for you,
regrettably we can not give any refunds at any time after holding your place in the program.
Are my airfare and food costs covered in the fee of the program ?
Airfare or other transportation to and from Picture Berlin are the sole responsibility of the
participant. Each participant must also pay for their own meals while in Berlin.
Can I participate in part of the program ?
When you accept admission to PICTURE BERLIN you are committing to the full term of the session. Because the program
is very intense and is not only about your personal experience but also the common experience you have with the other
participants it is not advisable to leave the program midway through.
We are developing shorter versions of this program. If you are interested, just contact us and we will be more than happy to give you more information.
How will my health insurance be affected ?
It is necessary for you to find out from your personal health care provider what if any additional
charges apply while you are abroad. Each provider has different coverage. If you need assistance with this
matter please contact us for information about international health care coverage.
Are there accommodations for students with disabilities ?
We are reviewing situations on a case by case basis, therefore please contact us if you need assistance with this particular issue.
Do I have to speak German to do this program ?
Speaking German is not required to attend the program. To assist in your general acclimation to the German culture we have arranged for a language trainer to provide 3 basic lessons during the first week you arrive of the Summer Session.
Can I get course credit at my college or university for this program ?
PICTURE BERLIN has recently become affiliated with Syracuse University but that affiliation takes the form of a specially designed program every May. In terms of other art academies or universities, each case will be reviewed individually and faciliated to assist the participant to get credits if possible. But if a participant wants to receive college credit for PICTURE BERLIN, this process must be initiated by the individual participant and we will provide documentation for the individual to help facilitate the credit.
Will there be any equipment provided ?
PICTURE BERLIN is about using the city as a resource therefore no equipment is provided. We are here to help assist you in finding
the best places and prices for working prints, exhibition quality prints and / or equipment rental when and if you are in need.
We look forward to working with you as your projects develop and to help you find the best way to realize your work. As a result
it is essential that each participant come equipped with a laptop computer and their favorite camera.
Are there labs that can develop analogue film in Berlin ?
There are plenty of labs throughout the city that can develop black and white and/or color film. Many labs have a 2 to 3 hour turn around time. There are also many rental darkrooms available if you are interested in printing your own prints. Please note that most labs are not open on Sundays. The PICTURE BERLIN Handbook has been created to be your guide to all the labs you might need while you are here during the residency.
Will my electronic equipment work in Germany ?
It will work but you will need to have a voltage adapter. If you are coming from the States, American voltage is normally 120 volts and German voltage is 220 volts.
It is recommended that you get an adapter that is also a surge protector for your computer - but bring an extra adaptor for your
mobile phone, or any other electronic equipment you might want to bring with you.
What can I gain from this program that other programs wouldn't be able to give me ?
PICTURE BERLIN is a unique chance to experience the international artistic community from the inside. The focus of the program
is to have a feeling of what it is like to experience art and discussions about art in a context that might be new and unfamiliar
to you, with people you do not know. The challenges of considering your artistic practice and simultaneously being exposed
to cultural differences is an enriching experience which can further your work in leaps and bounds that might be astonishing.
Participants create a portfolio ready for presentation after the program is completed, and have exhibition experience ready
to put on their artist resumes. Also, each participant will gain insight in the way the European art scene works, ranging from
an overview of the European artist residency network, to how to prepare a portfolio. You’ll also engage in discussions on contemporary
art and gain a basic understanding of artistic practice happening in Europe today.
Although we are unable to offer full financial assistance, although we are offering the chance for one participant to do the 2012 Summer Session at a reduced rate of 3,600 euros. This will be awarded to one participant based on their demonstrated need. Please email us for more information. We are looking forward to offering more financial aid in the future.
If you need assistance with funding we recommend these sites and contacting your national arts program :
All donations and support will go directly into creating and maintaining scholarships
for future participants of PICTURE BERLIN. Any donation is welcome. Please contact us for further information.
You can donate via PayPal by using our email address : pictureberlin@gmail.com
Thank you in advance for your support!
April Gertler
Many thanks go to Blurb who sponsored PICTURE BERLIN's Handbook 2011.
PICTURE BERLIN
April Gertler
Zehdenickerstrasse 22
10119 Berlin, Germany
+49 177 617 1652
info@pictureberlin.org
Photography Credit :
Charlie Jouvet : Support
Christian Schlicht : Overview, Faculty, Workshops, Program Information, FAQ's, Contact
April Gertler : Summer 2010, Application, Financial Assistance
Logo : Dani Gal
Website : Charlie Jouvet
