The (Con)temporary Crafts Studio is delighted to invite established artisans and creators to apply for our 2024 residency program. Located in the historic city centre of Bremen, Germany, our 300m² space serves as a hub for design, crafts, and sustainability; supported by the Federal Programme for Sustainable Inner Cities and Centres (ZIZ) and the Bremen Economic Development Agency (WFB).
Our studio is a dynamic space for creativity and materiality, combining tradition with innovation. It features a workshop and transparent manufactory area, an exhibition and concert venue, a crafts shop, and a café.
In addition to our own workspaces –Mapu Speakers (high-end loudspeaker manufacture) and Textile Visionen (textile upcycling collective)– we offer a third workspace dedicated to guest residents to work on a broad range of themes such as:
Wood | paper & printmaking | metal & glass | jewellery | ceramics | wool & textiles | upcycling & recycling | material innovation | mycelium & natural fibres, or such emblematic projects related to design and material innovation.
RESIDENCY DETAILS
• Duration: 3–10 weeks
• Open to: Artisans, Designers, Artists, Makers, Innovators
• People who are not permanently living in Bremen. International applicants are welcome.
• Demonstrated professional creative achievements.
• Self-motivated, ability to work independently
• Deadline: ongoing
WHAT’S INCLUDED
• Financial support to cover your travel, accommodation and production costs. (200 – 250€ weekly – conditions apply)
• Your own workspace.
• Access to CCS’s spacious and versatile studio (ceramic, wood, fine-metal, textiles, photography & digital design, etc.) office space, and exhibition area, including wifi, printer, barista coffee, wheelchair accessible.
• Support and access to a community of like-minded creatives and opportunities for cross-disciplinary collaboration to share your skills and knowledge with our network of creators in Bremen.
• Exposure through our network, website, newsletter, social media, exhibitions and events.
• Opportunity to sell your finished products in our shop
APPLICATIONS
Applicant’s should register via our online form and upload the following:
• Residency Proposal (one page) out-lining intended direction of work + proposed public engagement piece.
• Current CV and Bio
• Images – minimum 5 unique pieces of work.
Applications are welcome at all times, given the ongoing aspect of this initiative. Details are to be defined individually! A Selection Committee will review submissions. Only successful applicants will be notified via email.
EXPECTATIONS & OBJECTIVES
• Commitment to be present in the CCS work-station minimum 30 hours per week.
• Engage in collaboration, and peer knowledge-sharing with members at CCS.
• Minimum of one public engagement event (workshops, exhibition and/or presentation).
• Sharing of residency progress through your social media channels.
• Sound development of the proposed residency application.
For any questions or clarifications, please reach out to our team, Ramón, Pablo & Philine.
(CON)TEMPORARY CRAFTS STUDIO
Carl-Ronning-Str. 2, 28195 Bremen. Germany
T: +49 421 84519247 | [email protected]
