Künstlerhaus Bethanien, Berlin
Generously supported by Office for Contemporary Art Norway (OCA) I have been granted a residency at Künstlerhaus Bethaninen from December 2010 troughout November 2011.
Künstlerhaus Bethanien is a service enterprise whose goal is to further contemporary art and contemporary artists. It is responsible for the lodging and assistance of international guests; for offering advice in general questions concerning art and its practical issues; for the running of the workshops; for the planning and realization of its residents’ events; and the development and organization of artistic and cultural projects both in and outside of Berlin.
With its 25 studios, Künstlerhaus Bethanien represents one of the largest establishments among international residency programs. The selection of artists – predominantly in the area of visual arts – is carried out according to the standards of originality and creative quality. The Künstlerhaus is international renown as one of the most prestigious institutes for the support of contemporary art to the stringency of its selection criteria.