A workshop day for transnational artists who are new to Berlin

Working in Berlin as a visual artist – how do the various sectors in which artists work function? How can you find workspaces such as studios and workshops? How do project spaces work, and how can you establish yourself in the art scene? What funding opportunities are available in Berlin for your projects, and how do you organise a residency?

Our workshop and networking day offers an insight into these areas and connects you with people in the scene. The event is aimed at transnational artists and cultural practitioners looking for guidance – whether you’ve only just arrived in Berlin and need to find your feet, or whether you’ve been here for a while and want to expand your networks and activities, you’re very welcome!

Date: 13 November 2026, 10 am to 6 pm

Venue: Künstlerhaus Bethanien, Kottbusser Straße 10, 10999 Berlin

The event will be held in spoken English.

The number of participants is limited; please register via this link.

A touring artists event in cooperation with Künstlerhaus Bethanien and IGBK.

10.00-10.30 am Arrival

10.30-10.45 am Welcome by the organisers

10.45-12.45 Workshops 1 and 2 run concurrently (you can choose a session at the event)

WORKSHOP 1
Spotlight 'Funding' 
with Maike Wetzel (Kreativ Kultur Berlin Kulturförderberatung)

WORKSHOP 2
Spotlight 'Project spaces'
with Lotte Møller (die raum, Netzwerk freier Berliner Projekträume und -initiativen) 

12.45-2.00 pm Lunch break

2.00-4.00 pm Workshops 3 and 4 run concurrently (you can choose a session at the event)

WORKSHOP 3
Spotlight 'Working space: Studios & workshops'
with Julia Brodauf (Atelierbeauftragte bbk berlin) and Rahel grote Lambers (Kulturwerk bbk berlin)

WORKSHOP 4
Spotlight 'Residencies'  
N.N. (IGBK)

from 4.00 pm Get-together, networking & artistic programme at Künstlerhaus Bethanien

Julia Brodauf is a visual artist and works as Studio Commissioner for Berlin at the kulturwerk of the bbk berlin. As head of the Studio Office, she is committed to securing and developing workspaces for artists and promotes networking between the arts, urban society and cultural policy. She is a co-founder of the artspring berlin art festival and the author of several non-fiction books.

Rahel grote Lambers is a visual artist and works as an advisor to the managing director at kulturwerk des bbk berlin. She studied visual arts and political science and has been working for the association since September 2025, where she supports the managing director with research and preparatory work.

Lotte Møller is a freelance curator and art historian. A native of Denmark, she has been living in Berlin since 2001. She runs the project space die raum in Prenzlauerberg, conceived as an experimental site and public sculpture. She is a board member of the Netzwerk freier Berliner Projekträumen und -initiativen.

Maike Wetzel is a consultant at Kreativ Kultur Berlin’s cultural funding consultation service. Prior to this, she worked for more than ten years as an interdisciplinary cultural manager with a focus on curatorial and dramaturgical practice, and was responsible for acquiring funding at EU, national, and local levels. She therefore understands the applicants’ perspective from her own experience. She also works as a literary writer, screenwriter, and playwright.