Partner with the BERLIN ART INSTITUTE:
Empower Global Artistic Exchange through the Studio Program Art Residency
Experience Berlin: A Global Hub for Contemporary Art
Berlin is one of the most vibrant and influential art capitals in the world. It is home to a thriving international art scene that draws artists, curators, critics, and collectors alike. Part of this creative energy is the the BERLIN ART INSTITUTE (BAI) – a space dedicated to artistic production, interdisciplinary education, and global cultural exchange.
About the BAI
Operating since 2015, the BAI has been a unique, independent institution combining:
Located in the Motorwerk Berlin complex in Weißensee, our studios and programs have hosted 600+ artists from over 70 nations, fostering intercultural dialogue and professional development in a supportive and stimulating environment.
The BAI Studio Program: An Invitation to Collaborate
We invite cultural actors worldwide to partner with BAI and sponsor participants in our BAI Studio Program, such as:
Offer your fellows, students, or scholarship holders:
What We Offer Partners
Studio Program Highlights
Shared studios are bright and spacious — designed for 3–5 artists with approx. 10 – 15 m² per person.
A Platform for Global Talent
We welcome emerging, mid-career, and established local and international artists, curators, critics, and writers aged 18+ with B2-level English. The program is conducted entirely in English and supports all media and artistic disciplines.
Our Block Dates
The program of the BERLIN ART INSTITUTE is structured in blocks of 4 calendar weeks (CW) each. You can begin your participation in the artist residency at the start of each four-week program block.
A Vision for Long-Term Collaboration
Our goal is to build lasting international partnerships that empower creativity, education, and cultural understanding. By sponsoring participation in the Studio Program Art Residency, you help build a bridge between your country’s creative talents and the dynamic Berlin art scene.
Join Us
Email: Partner@BerlinArtInstitute.com
Our Recent Events
Artist In Residence: Katja Toporski
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Artist in Residence: Alexander Aburanem
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Artist In Residence: Sophia op ten Berg
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Visit to RUSSISCHE LANDSCHAFT V by Simon Ostaschenko at Jewish School of Art Project Space, Berlin
May 20, 2026, 3 pm Many thanks to Julia Herfurth introducing our participants to the concept, program & mission of the Jewish School of Art Project Space and to the artist Simon Ostaschenko guiding us [...]