Curators in residence: Mariana Sesma and Jessica Carpa from "the artist and the others"

A:

Open Call:

Studio visits

To apply for a studio visit by Mariana ­Bareuther Sesma and Jessica Capra of »The artist and the other«, send a digital portfolio (PDF) with a ­maximum file size of 15 MB to info@niki-hannover.org

Application deadline: June 10 2024

B:

Two free workshops:

How to apply for an artist residency

In this workshop, you will gain the knowledge, skills & tools you need when applying for an artist residency. We will analyse what types of artist residencies exist in Europe and beyond, how to find them, what to look for and how to choose one which suits you as an artist. We will break down the documentation required and funding of artist residencies, looking at how artists can cover expenses connected to the residency, travel and where to turn for support.
Artists can receive individual feedback on applications they may be working on. At the end of the workshop you will receive a toolkit you can refer to whenever you need it. 

How to write an artist statement

Have you ever asked yourself what an artist statement is? What it should include, and what people expect from it? An artist statement is a fundamental piece of writing that gives readers an overview of your artistic practice. Whether you need it for your website or an application, it should grab the reader’s attention and make them want to know more about your work. However, artist statements can be tricky to write. It can be extremely hard to know where to start, what to include, and how to make them clear and effective. This workshop will provide you with the knowledge, skills and techniques you need to be able to write a clear and effective artist statement. After looking at comprehensive, updated frameworks and analysing your current statements in the workshop, you will be given time to write a new, informed artist statement and receive tailored feedback in the second session. At the end, you will have an edited, clear and effective artist statement – ready to be used. Participants will learn, through a series of tailored exercises, experimenting with different techniques and practical directions. We will break down what an artist statement is, the dos & don’ts, ideal length and language, and establish what readers look for. Throughout the workshop and the feedback session, we will support you and help you create an effective personal narrative, give you tangible tips to keep your artist statement updated, and look at how to adapt it according to different purposes. We will identify various writing styles which can be used, consider examples of statements written by other artists, and help you refine your own thanks to group exercises.

June 25 and June 26

17:00/5:00 pm

Städtische Galerie Kubus

Please sign up for the workshops via E-Mail to info@niki-hannover.org

The Artist and the Others, born in 2013, is a non-profit foundation based in Maastricht & Munich. Through local, regional and international projects, we support young artists and cultural professionals by helping them develop a sustainable career in the cultural & creative field. All of our activities are based on the recognition of the profound importance of the Arts in Society, the benefits which can come with shared knowledge, and the urgent need to contrast the unequal and unsustainable structures of the art world.

The majority of artists give up within the first five years of their careers. Our goal is to enable artists and cultural professionals to overcome the difficulties that they encounter in these crucial years, bridging the gaps between education and the professional world. Our purpose is to help professionals gain knowledge, develop skills, and establish the connections they need today.

Bringing together our expertise, alongside local and international professionals, we co-create high-quality solutions which follow fair pay guidelines and enable the creation of a sustainable ecosystem for artists.