Call for Applications

Goldrausch Künstlerinnenprojekt has been run by Goldrausch Frauennetzwerk e. V. since 1989. It was founded to counteract the structural discrimination faced by FLINTA artists. Now more than ever, it is not enough to just make good art. Broad professional knowledge and expertise are necessary in order to be successful and visible in the public domain. Therefore it is our objective to promote FLINTA who pursue their chosen career, helping them gain further practical knowledge and presenting their work.

You can download the open call for the 2027 course here.

Goldrausch Künstlerinnenprojekt
– offers 15 spots per year
– lasts for 12 months (January to December)
– hosts weekly courses on two fixed days of the week, as well as individual appointments and three to four intensive weeks.

We are looking forward to applications from visual artists*
− of any age
− preferably with a (fine arts) degree or equivalent experience; applicants from all areas
of visual art are welcome
− with sufficient German and English language skills to follow discussions (self-assessed)
− based in Berlin
− with experience in artistic practice, specific goals and great motivation
− with the time and resources to work on concepts of communication – in addition to
studio practice

*In German, we use the generic feminine form, but the project is open to all FLINTA. We are sensitive to the lived diversity of gender identities. If you have any questions about this, we invite you to contact us confidentially, which will not affect the application process. Feel free to contact Manon Frugier (they/them) at frugier@goldrausch.org

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Course program

The course is tailored specifically to meet the objectives of the participants. Every year, 15 visual artists are admitted to our professional development programme. The participants’ own artistic practice forms the starting point of the training. The course combines practice-oriented learning with various insights into the art world and the continuous training of presentation skills and communication strategies. This includes the design of an individual website, studio talks and and discussions of participants’ work. The curriculum also covers the fundamentals of self-employment, public relations, and project planning, and includes the production of a catalogue and a group exhibition. The seminars are led by experienced art historians and cultural scholars. In addition, curators, gallerists, and other arts professionals are invited to work with the artists in an open, peer-to-peer exchange. Practical knowledge and professional expertise that can be applied to building a sustainable artistic career are shared and further developed. Understanding the art scene, its actors and their practices, and how networks work is just as important. With over 525 graduates and an ever-growing alumnae network, Goldrausch provides a solid basis for this.

Course Contents:

– Analysis of the participant’s current position and aims of artistic practice
– Training in self-presentation and presenting artistic work
– Self-employment: tax, financing, copyright
– Berlin’s art scene: excursions, seminars, discussions, contacts
– Planning and realisation of personal website and a catalogue
– Final group exhibition in autumn

Organiser and Funding

The project is organised by Goldrausch Frauennetzwerk Berlin e. V., which acts as a microlending agency and financing body for women-led businesses. It is co-funded by the European Union (European Social Fund Plus) and by the Federal State of Berlin.

The financing covers the costs of the programme. The call for applications is subject to the approval of funds.