ZK/U Berlin is an artist-run independent art and cultural institution located in a former freight yard in the middle of a public city garden. Since its opening in 2012, ZK/U has developed into a renowned local and international project, exhibition and event space. The ZK/U makes an important contribution to current topics in art and urban development, promotes social cohesion and develops transdisciplinary solutions for urban, social challenges.
With its residency program with thirteen studios, the ZK/U connects artists and researchers from all over the world. During the two- to six-month work and residential stay, conceptual and interventionist, contemporary artistic positions come together, which often relate the fields of urban studies, geography, anthropology, architecture or the humanities. Formats that take place in the residency include the weekly communal MONDAY DINNER and the bi-monthly OPENHAUS (open studios and exhibitions), in which the artists can discuss their work processes with the public.
The internship potentially provides a foundation in a variety of skills, experience and contacts for a future career as a project manager, curator, arts administrator, cultural worker etc.
Areas of responsibility
Administrative and organizational support:
- Support in the administrative work of the 'Artist-in-Residence' program
- Assistance with room and studio occupancy (updating occupancy plans, etc.)
- In-house coordination of arrivals and departures
- Assisting with the preparation, implementation and follow-up of events in the residency area, including the bi-monthly OPENHAUS and the weekly MONDAY DINNER events
- Support with the residency library, the inventory of tools and equipment (cataloging incl. photography and research)
- General, administrative office work
- Regular cooking together with team colleagues
- Contribution in the optimization of structures within ongoing operations
Artist support:
Active support for artists during the residency in day-to-day matters, including:
- Direct, personal contact with international artists / evaluate day-to-day needs and concerns
- Collaboration in the organization of studio visits, networking and exchange with Berlin institutions
- Organization of joint activities such as exhibition visits, concerts and informal evenings
- Contribution in the further development of the residency program
Communication:
Working closely with the ZK/U communications team to increase the visibility of the residency in public relations, including
- Supporting the creation of residency content for the website (Typo3) and social media
- Designing print media in collaboration with the team
- Creation of the weekly internal newsletter with internal and external events, with a view to the relevant topics of ZK/U and its residents' interests
Requirements:
- Excellent English writing and speaking skills
- Current study or acquired degree in cultural work, cultural management or similar
- Diversity competence
- High degree of initiative and openness
- Willingness to work evenings during events
- Knowledge of common office programs
- Grant to fund your internship (Leonardo, Erasmus +, Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs, etc.) or internship as part of an academic program
What we offer:
- Insights into cultural work and interdisciplinary cultural management
- Direct contact with international artists, academics and curators
- Participation in the ZK/U Berlin network and access to programs of our cooperation partnerships
- Collaboration with other Berlin art institutions and initiatives
- Free vegetarian lunch together
- Sustainable use of resources
Application information and deadlines:
The internship extends over a period of at least 5 months.
Period starting at 12.01.2025
Application deadline 15.11.2025:
If you would like to apply for an internship as part of the artist residency at ZK/U, please send us the following documents to [email protected]:
- a current CV (max 2 pages)
- a letter of motivation explaining why you would like to work in the ZK/U residency program and what kind of internship grant you bring with you
- indication of the available period (at least 5 months)