The Digital Campus of the bildungswerk des bbk berlin

Seminar mit Marina Sorbello

• Zeit • Time: Donnerstag, 17.09.2026, 15-19 Uhr
• Ort • Place: Zoom Konferenz, bildungswerk des bbk berlin
• Kosten • Costs: 20 €
• Kurssprache • Course language: Deutsch
• Info: Dieser Kurs findet definitiv statt! Anmeldung hier

Was brauchst Du, um auch in unsicheren Zeiten bei Dir zu bleiben und Deine Ziele nicht aus den Augen zu verlieren?

Nach diesem Workshop weißt Du, wo Du hinwillst, warum es Dir wichtig ist, und wie Du dranbleibst, auch wenn es schwierig wird. Du gehst mit einem konkreten Plan und Werkzeugen nach Hause, die wirklich funktionieren, weil sie zu Dir passen.

„Coach Dich Selbst!" ist ein Workshop für Künstler*innen und Kreative, die ihre eigenen Ressourcen aktivieren und ihre Ziele mit mehr Klarheit und Resilienz verfolgen wollen. Auf Basis von Positiver Psychologie und Coaching-Methoden arbeiten wir mit praktischen Einzel- und Gruppenübungen.

Für die Teilnahme am Workshop ist eine eingeschaltete Videokamera verpflichtend.

Anmeldeschluss • Registration closes: 17.09.2026

Sonderveranstaltung mit Dr. Anke Schierholz

• Zeit • Time: Dienstag, 29.09.2026, von 17-20 Uhr
• Ort • Place: Zoom Konferenz, bildungswerk des bbk berlin
• Kosten • Costs: 0 €
• Sprache • Language: Deutsch
• Info: Diese Veranstaltung findet definitiv statt! Die Teilnehmer*innenzahl ist begrenzt. Eine vorherige Anmeldung ist erforderlich. Anmeldung hier

Dr. Anke Schierholz, Justitiarin der VG Bild-Kunst, erklärt die Grundlagen des Urheberrechts. 
Was genau schützt das Urheberrecht? Was muss ich beachten, wenn ich mich mit geschützten Werken auseinandersetze? 
Was dürfen Dritte mit meinen Werken machen? Was genau macht die VG Bild-Kunst und wie kann ich davon profitieren?

Anmeldeschluss • Registration closes: 28.09.2026

Seminar mit Gloria Zein

• Zeit • Time: Monday, 05.10.2026, 2-5pm (14-17 Uhr)
• Ort • Place: Zoom Konferenz, bildungswerk des bbk berlin
• Kosten • Costs: 15 €
• Kurssprache • Course language: English
• Info: Registration here

When you understand your own creative practice, everything falls into place. We are able to trust our intuition, playfully explore our interests, narrow focus where necessary, communicate our intentions to others, and follow up on complex projects. This interactive workshop will teach you how to use brainstorming and mind mapping to enlarge your fields of thought and action. Participants will also learn to ask questions to create clarity about the determining stimulus behind a project idea which will enable you to choose and develop ideas. These practices will help you gain confidence and clarity about your practice and understand obstacles, limitations, or pressure as tools that enhance creativity.

During this session we will analyze other artists’ decision-making processes, engage in (short) individual in-class activities, and exchange ideas in a group discussion. It is designed for creative practitioners who want to embark on an expedition, expand ideas, shape specific projects, and make sense of their unique creative path as a whole.

Anmeldeschluss • Registration closes: 27.09.2026

Seminar mit Valentina Galossi

• Zeit • Time: Tuesday, 06.10.2026, noon-4pm (12-16 Uhr)
• Ort • Place: Zoom Konferenz, bildungswerk des bbk berlin
• Kosten • Costs: 20 €
• Kurssprache • Course language: English
• Info: Registration here

We will learn how to place a curatorial concept in a physical space starting with fundamental elements such as set design, lighting and sound to culminate in the creation of an exhibition itinerary. We will provide exemplary examples of projects to encourage reflection and understanding of exhibitions that engage the visitor-content connection, exploring such issues as: exhibition choreography, artwork coordination, exhibition display, room architecture, layout and details.

We'll also talk about key matters to produce a successful art show:

• Thinking to build up a site specific exhibitions: Space matter and connecting with the audience
• Solo show and group show: selection of artworks & selection of artists
• Sponsorships: private and public
• Budget and funding plans
• Project management and planning
• Research
• Shipping and logistics
• Contract and insurance
• Advertising and Public Relations

Anmeldeschluss • Registration closes: 28.09.2026

Seminar mit Ida Sophia Cassar

• Zeit • Time: Tuesday, 13.10.2026, 10am-1pm (10-13 Uhr)
• Ort • Place: Zoom Konferenz, bildungswerk des bbk berlin
• Kosten • Costs: 15 €
• Kurssprache • Course language: English
• Info: Resgistration here

An essential skill for Artists is the ability to effectively manage administration tasks without impeding crucial studio making time. The Productive Artist Practice is designed to empower artists through tools, resources and organisation skills to make studio management a seamless part of everyday practice. Over 3 hours, students will gain skills in planning and organisation across all areas of art administration including communications, timelines, project management, goal setting, career trajectory, applications and social media. Make art admin tasks easy with the processes, insights and take-home resources that will reset and create a solid foundation to support practice. During the course students are welcome to share their personal practice administration needs which we can discuss together.

Anmeldeschluss • Registration closes: 05.10.2026

Seminar mit Ida Sophia Cassar

• Zeit • Time: Monday, 26.10.2026, 10am-1pm (10-13 Uhr)
• Ort • Place: Zoom Konferenz, bildungswerk des bbk berlin
• Kosten • Costs: 15 €
• Kurssprache • Course language: English
• Info: Resgistration here

An essential skill for Artists is the ability to effectively manage administration tasks without impeding crucial studio making time. The Productive Artist Practice is designed to empower artists through tools, resources and organisation skills to make studio management a seamless part of everyday practice. Over 3 hours, students will gain skills in planning and organisation across all areas of art administration including communications, timelines, project management, goal setting, career trajectory, applications and social media. Make art admin tasks easy with the processes, insights and take-home resources that will reset and create a solid foundation to support practice. During the course students are welcome to share their personal practice administration needs which we can discuss together.

Anmeldeschluss • Registration closes: 19.10.2026

Seminar mit Yiy Zhang

• Zeit • Time: Tuesday, 27.10.2026, 10am-2pm (10-14 Uhr)
• Ort • Place: Zoom Konferenz, bildungswerk des bbk berlin
• Kosten • Costs: 20 €
• Kurssprache • Course language: English
• Info: Registration here

We will discuss different types of residencies, from independent spaces to institutional programs, and how they engage with local culture, materials, and communities. The session will also cover practical aspects such as application processes, funding options, and expectations for participating artists.

Whether you are considering a residency in China or simply curious about its dynamic art scene, this workshop offers valuable insights and firsthand experiences.

Anmeldeschluss • Registration closes: 20.10.2026

Seminar mit Ida Sophia Cassar

• Zeit • Time: Tuesday, 10.11.2026, 10am-1pm (10-13 Uhr)
• Ort • Place: Zoom Konferenz, bildungswerk des bbk berlin
• Kosten • Costs: 15 €
• Kurssprache • Course language: English
• Info: Resgistration here

An essential skill for Artists is the ability to effectively manage administration tasks without impeding crucial studio making time. The Productive Artist Practice is designed to empower artists through tools, resources and organisation skills to make studio management a seamless part of everyday practice. Over 3 hours, students will gain skills in planning and organisation across all areas of art administration including communications, timelines, project management, goal setting, career trajectory, applications and social media. Make art admin tasks easy with the processes, insights and take-home resources that will reset and create a solid foundation to support practice. During the course students are welcome to share their personal practice administration needs which we can discuss together.

Anmeldeschluss • Registration closes: 02.11.2026

Seminar mit Lillian Morrissey

• Zeit • Time: Thursday, 12.11.2026, 5-9pm (17-21 Uhr)
• Ort • Place: Zoom Konferenz, bildungswerk des bbk berlin
• Kosten • Costs: 20 €
• Kurssprache • Course language: English
• Info: Registration here

Find, Set up and Manage your own DIY Artist Studio Community in Berlin (even on a tight budget and without fluent German)

When affordable studio spaces and artist communities are unavailable, sometimes the best option is to start your own. But where do you start? Artist and community organiser Lillian Morrissey shares her knowledge and insight as the cofounder and director of three artistrun studio communities, from 2012 until the present: Angular Studios (Lichtenberg, 28 artists), Adalbertstrasse 9 (Kreuzberg, 6 artists) and Join the Dots (Sydney, over 30 artists and community members).

This workshop provides a practical, experience based guide to setting up and running a DIY artist studio in Berlin: even if you’re on a tight budget, and you don’t speak fluent German. It covers the full process from forming a core group and finding affordable space to managing finances, navigating organisational and legal considerations, and maintaining a functional and Vibrant artist studio community over time.

Participants will gain insight into the realities of setting up an independent, artist run studio community in Berlin’s market, including how to move quickly on opportunities, avoid common mistakes, manage conflict, and build a harmonious and sustainable shared working environment.

Suitable For: Artists who are looking for studio space in Berlin, and who are motivated to establish and direct their own DIY Studio community

Finding and Setting up Your Space

Part 1: Foundations

• Forming a core group
• Defining vision, expectations, and rules
• Financial planning, banking and affordability
• Exercise: mapping your resources

Part 2: Finding and Securing a Space

• Where and how to search
• What to look for to find something affordable
• Understanding rental terms and a few legal basics (NOTE: I am not offering legal advice)
• Preparing documents and moving quickly
• Presenting your project professionally

Part 3: Setting Up the Studio

• Contracts, roles, and organisational structure
• Renovation, permissions, and safety
• Onboarding new members
• Exercise: describe your dream studio project
• Directing and Managing a Joyful Community

Part 4: Running the Studio

• Clarifying your shared vision for the community
• Setting up behavioural rules and clarifying expectations
• Financial management systems
• Cleaning and shared responsibility
• Communication structures
• Building and maintaining community consciously
• Know your rights as a tenant

Part 5: LongTerm

• Sustainability
• Conflict resolution and group dynamics
• Preventing toxic situations
• Directing versus accepting the reality of community:
• how to strike a flexible balance
• Planning for change and exit strategies
• Exercise: conflict resolution scenarios

Anmeldeschluss • Registration closes: 05.11.2026

Seminar mit Christian Scheiding

• Zeit • Time: Donnerstag, 19.11.2026, 18-20 Uhr
• Ort • Place: Zoom Konferenz, bildungswerk des bbk berlin
• Kosten • Costs: 10 €
• Kurssprache • Course language: Deutsch
• Info: Anmeldung hier

Die E-Rechnung ist seit 2025 in aller Munde und es bestehen viele Fragen: Wir klären, was eine E-Rechnung ist, wer zur Versendung und zum Empfang verpflichtet ist, wie man sie prüft. Wie erstellt man eine E-Rechnung? Wir gehen auch auf Besonderheiten bei Kleinunternehmern etc. ein. 

Anmeldeschluss • Registration closes: 11.11.2026

Seminar mit Valentina Galossi

• Zeit • Time: Friday, 27.11.2026, noon-4pm (12-16 Uhr)
• Ort • Place: Zoom Konferenz, bildungswerk des bbk berlin
• Kosten • Costs: 20 €
• Kurssprache • Course language: English
• Info: Registration here

If you are a professional artist interested in improving your communication and public relation skills in the contemporary art world, this workshop is for you.
The art market is transforming rapidly, and over the last decade new tools have emerged, that are playing a crucial role. The use of social media has become a very important tool for artists, not only to engage your audience but also to actively promote your work.

In this 4 hour workshop, we will navigate together a new understanding of the contemporary art scene while exploring the following fundamental topics for artists:

• Optimizing your digital presence
• Press release
• Brand and visual identity
• Strategic engagement with your audience (Newsletter and Social Media Networking)
• Art Marketing
• Presenting art to buyers

Anmeldeschluss • Registration closes: 19.11.2026

Seminar mit Kati Gausmann

• Zeit • Time: Montag, 30.11.2026, 10-16 Uhr
• Ort • Place: Zoom Konferenz, bildungswerk des bbk berlin
• Kosten • Costs: 30 €
• Kurssprache • Course language: Deutsch
• Info: Anmeldung hier

Aufenthaltsstipendien sind in Mode gekommen! Immer mehr Residenz-Angebote rufen zu Bewerbungen auf. Aber welche Residenz macht für die eigene künstlerische Praxis Sinn? Wo findet man geeignete Open-Calls und Förderungen? Und was muss bei der Bewerbung beachtet werden?

Der sechstündige praxisorientierte Workshop vermittelt einen Überblick über Artist-in-Residence Programme, Suchportale, Bewerbungsverfahren und Finanzierungsmöglichkeiten und gibt Hilfestellung für die eigene Bewerbung auf passende AiR-Ausschreibungen.

Im ersten Teil des Workshops werden die unterschiedlichen Formate von Aufenthaltsstipendien, Bewerbungsverfahren, Finanzierungsmöglichkeiten und ihre jeweiligen Vor- und Nachteile erörtert. Es wird eine Auswahl an Open-Call Portalen vorgestellt und besonders nützliche Funktionen einzelner Portale gemeinsam erprobt. Im anschließenden Praxis-Teil werden wir Bewerbungen auf Artist-in-Residence Programme anhand konkreter Fragen und Beispiele der Teilnehmenden besprechen. Wir erarbeiten Entscheidungshilfen für die eigene Auswahl und Bewerbung. Dafür widmen wir uns Fragen wie:

• Welches AiR-Programm ist für meine künstlerische Praxis und Lebensführung geeignet?
• Wie analysiere ich eine Ausschreibung? An wen richtet sich meine Bewerbung?
• Was muss meine Vita beinhalten?
• Wie stelle ich mein Portfolio zusammen?
• Wo kann ich Förderung beantragen?

Anmeldeschluss • Registration closes: 22.11.2026