Application Deadline: 20.07.2023
Program Starts: August 2023
Duration: Four Months

Eligible to Apply are:

BIPOC female* & LGBTQIA+ artists and artisans between the age of 21 & 29 with migration backgrounds who are based in Berlin

Philosophy:

This residency concept is founded on the following four pillars:

1: Inclusion

Even though the art & culture scene of Berlin offers plenty of opportunities for artists, lacking access to information and coherency in German language can make them inaccessible to many newcomers, creating an exclusive dynamic in the Berlin.


As a young migrant person of colour in the early stages of your practice, you could feel as if you may not stand a chance. Much worse, you could be pushed to represent and fit in with the ‘image’ that the privileged world ‘expects’ to see of you. In addition to a vicious cycle of toxic relationships within the sector; it is discouraging, misleading and harmful towards the organic flow and formation of a young creative identity.


This program will work hard to break that negative dynamism by making the residency as accessible, supportive and inclusive as possible.

2: Facilitation

Creating art in a safe space, combined with professional training and mental health support can play a key role in finding one’s artistic identity.


All trainings, workshops and coaching in this program will be facilitated by aspiring female*/LGTBQIA+  Berlin-based artists with migration backgrounds. If required, access to mother-tongue translation will be provided.

3: Community

Sharing and exchange through art creates a unique bond between people. Being part of a reliable community has a direct impact on the growth and empowerment of young migrant women* and queer individuals. While art as a way of expression, communication and healing remains the heart of this project; frequent group discussions, coaching, providing a vivid network of exchanges and collaborations would be a priority. Access to mentoring, information and exchange in mother-tongue, will support the building of those bridges with individuals who may otherwise would not get involved.

4: Collaboration

The partners of MOC residency have been selected with utmost care with the perspective to expand the possibilities of collaboration for the participants.


Every step of the program will involve networks of art and culture organisations, facilitators and partners across Berlin.


Newcomers and migrants will feel valued as people and artists, and that their contribution to Berlin is respected professionally.

Who Can Apply:

The projects welcomes all female* and LGTBQIA+ artists and artisans between ages of 21&29 with migration background (forced, by choice or second generation).

Application:

Please send the following documents in a PDF format with an email titled “MOC RESIDENCY APPLICATION” to (info@mirrorofcreation.com)


- Short Biography (No longer than four paragraphs)


- Your CV in regard to your artistic activities

- An artistic portfolio including a maximum ten samples of your works (in PDF format, Max. 10 MG)

- Letter of intent including a brief description of what you wish to work on during this residency period and what you expect from the program


All applications must be received by latest 20.07.2023 midnight. Applications that are received after this period will not be taken into consideration.