Call for applications: International Forum for artists in Germany

International Forum is aimed at artists interested in theatre, up to the age of 35, and from all artistic disciplines. The festival is organised by Berliner Festspiele, a performing arts theater known as a platform for comprehensive theoretical and practical exchange.

“Around half the participants are artists from German-speaking countries, the other half comes from all parts of the world,” Berliner Festspiele says.

“The variety of ways in which the artists produce and perceive theatre in their respective working contexts will contribute to a broad spectrum of points of view. Engaging in forms of international cooperation is an essential element of this congregation of fellows.

The International Forum scholarship programme includes:

• Introductory lectures by all fellows.
• Attending performances of the productions invited to the Theatertreffen as well as selected Stückemarkt events.
• Workshops with artists, experts and researchers.
• Exclusive artists’ talks and events related to the productions invited to the Theatertreffen, featuring artists involved in these productions.
• Participation in the discursive programme of the Theatertreffen.
• Discussions with Theatertreffen’s directors and members of the jury.
• Working groups on overarching issues.
• Exchange with international theatre directors and curators in cooperation with Goethe-Institut.
• Audience discussions and opening night parties at Theatertreffen.
• Excursions and attendance at additional performances in Berlin.

The application deadline is 8 December 2019. The selected fellows will be announced in late February 2020.

Eligibility

• Be no older than 35 years.
• Have several years of independent professional experience.
• Be working continually in a professional artistic capacity.
• Be available to participate over the entire period (1 to 17 May 2020).
• Have adequate knowledge of German (at least b2, a certificate is necessary); exceptions for non-german-speaking participants are possible at the suggestion of a Goethe-Institut.
• Have a good or excellent knowledge of English, because a large part of the events will be held in English.

How to apply

• Artists with a current main location of work outside German-language countries should apply the Goethe-Institut responsible for the region of their main location of work.
• Contact the respective Goethe-Institut, preferably before applying, to find out the exact application formalities.

Artists are advised to read the guidelines here before downloading and filling the application form here.

Remuneration

Selected artists will receive the following:

• Tickets to Theatertreffen performances and selected Stückemarkt events.
• Travel expenses (full coverage/partial coverage/no coverage – depending on the country of origin and most economic travel option).
• Expenses for travel within Berlin by public transport.
• Hotel accommodation including breakfast (excluding fellows who are residents in Berlin).
• Per diem (this depends on the country of origin and does not apply to fellows who are residents in Berlin).
• Catering.