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A series of events organised by Kulturberatung Jena, providing musicians, event organisers and cultural practitioners with in-depth knowledge, legal guidance, practical tips and inspiration. Session topic: Von der Idee zum Song zur Bühne – Förderung & Projektentwicklung & internationale Perspektiven (From idea to song to the stage – funding, project development and international perspectives); featuring Initiative Musik and touring artists.
Discover the essentials of self-employment in Germany’s arts and creative industries. The online seminar guides you through the first steps, from registering as self-employed to learning about the key differences between “freelance” activities and other forms of self-employment.
This online seminar is part of the event series Get started! First steps in self-employment. In three online seminars invited speakers offer insights on various topics that are important for your start into self-employment in Germany.
Additionaly, our networking event on 29th July offers you the opportunity to connect with other like-minded artists and creative professionals, share experiences and build connections within Berlin’s vibrant arts and creative scene.
From income tax to VAT: this online seminar provides orientation on navigating taxes and invoicing as well as the "small business regulation" (Kleinunternehmerregelung) in Germany.
The online seminar is part of the event series Get started! First steps in self-employment. In three online seminars invited speakers offer insights on various topics that are important for your start into self-employment in Germany.
Additionaly, our networking event on 29th July offers you the opportunity to connect with other like-minded artists and creative professionals, share experiences and build connections within Berlin’s vibrant arts and creative scene.
Artists, cultural professionals and organisations gain practical insight into the key legal and organisational aspects of international cultural work, as well as funding opportunities for cross-border projects.
The first part of the workshop focuses on the administrative challenges of working internationally. Topics covered include social security issues, taxation, international VAT regulations, collaboration with artists from third countries, and customs regulations when travelling with equipment.
The second part is devoted to promoting mobility. Funding programmes, funding databases and information platforms that support international artistic collaboration will be presented. Participants will gain an overview of the funding opportunities available for international projects and how to prepare effectively for cross-border initiatives.
The event is aimed at artists and cultural professionals across all disciplines, as well as cultural organisations and initiatives that work internationally or wish to establish cross-border collaborations in the future.
In this online seminar, you'll explore the ins and outs of the Künstlersozialkasse (KSK), the „Artists Social Security Fund“, and learn about other insurance options.
The online seminar is part of the event series Get started! First steps in self-employment. In three online seminars invited speakers offer insights on various topics that are important for your start into self-employment in Germany.
Additionaly, our networking event on 29th July offers you the opportunity to connect with other like-minded artists and creative professionals, share experiences and build connections within Berlin’s vibrant arts and creative scene.
The event is a marketplace tailored to the needs of artists who are new to Berlin!
It offers the opportunity to get to know organizations that support first steps into self-employment and networking in Berlin:
In additon to the market place, round talks, speed networking sessions, and speed consultation will take place.
The networking event is part of the event series "Get started! First steps in self-employment".
The ADIR invites you to the first nationwide conference of international residency programs at ZK/U – Center for Art and Urbanistics in Berlin. Under the title 'Creative Shelters on a Temporary Basis', the conference focuses on residencies as spaces of protection and possibility for artists. How can they provide safety, enable international mobility, and respond to social, political, and institutional challenges?
What obstacles prevent fair mobility between Germany/Europe and the Global South today? Which visa and residency barriers are particularly common in Germany—and what quick solutions could be implemented? What priorities and recommendations for action can be derived for the coming years to implement the UNESCO Convention on the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions?
The focus of the event will be on the presentation of the German summary of the UNESCO World Report "Re|Shaping Policies for Creativity" (2026) as well as the topics of "preferential treatment" and "international mobility," central objectives of the 2005 UNESCO Convention on the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions.