Artist in Residence
Artist in Residence

Artist in Residence

A residency for artists from around the world to explore and develop their work at the Goetheanum

About the program

Artists from all over the world are invited to work for one to six months in the studio rooms of the old carpentry workshop at the Goetheanum. Surrounded by Rudolf Steiner's original architectural and sculptural works and the centre of worldwide anthroposophical work, they have the opportunity to deepen their artistic and spiritual questions and to be inspired by the colours, forms and life on site. It can be stimulating and inspiring to be able to work with and on Rudolf Steiner's originals on a daily basis, for example on the sculpture group, on the neighbouring buildings or on the main building of the Goetheanum itself. 

The location with its multidimensional effect can lead to new questions and insights, which they can realise artistically in the studio directly on site and in the company of a mentor. There is also a rich library at the Goetheanum, a wealth of conferences, lectures and artistic events on site. Basel also offers an interesting museum landscape and a rich cultural and art programme.

 

How it works

Artists whose life is centred on art, who work professionally as artists, and who have completed a degree or artistic training, can apply in writing to the Visual Arts Section and present a research project or an artistic question that they would like to work on during their stay at the Goetheanum.  

Conditions

  • The Artist in Residence studio is made available to the selected artists free of charge. The studio is north-facing, with a skylight offering good lighting conditions, 4 metres high and approx. 40 m2.
  • At the end of the residency, the artist may exhibit the works created at the Goetheanum for a certain period of time, provided this is organisationally possible during the current exhibitions on site.
  • A report on the artist and his/her work will be published in the weekly journal "Das Goetheanum" by the artist in residence in co-operation with the studio management.
  • The artist may be assigned a mentor by the Section for the duration of their stay.

The Section

The Visual Arts Section seeks to support and encourage both artists and non-professionals in their creative potential. It regards the artistic impulses and inspirations of Rudolf Steiner, his successors, as well as current developments in the international art world as the foundation for engagement and further growth within the arts.

Application

Artists should apply for a minimum of 1 month and a maximum of 6 months. Our residency periods are from April to June | July to September I October to December I January to March.

Closing date for applications: The closing dates for applications are 31 March and 30 September. The jury's decision will be announced within 4 weeks. The first guest stay usually begins 6 months later.