Architecture, visual art, performing art, design, literature, music, film, journalism and cultural theory.

Working in an environment of excellent fellow artists. Communal use of a multi-purpose room usable as a studio, of a rehearsal room (with Steinway piano and drums) and of an event space used by several organizations. In addition, residents can apply for the defrayment of project-related material costs arising from the realization and presentation of artistic work. The German Embassy in Ankara is responsible for supervision of the program. The Goethe-Institut is in charge of curatorial work and also of networking with Turkish cultural professionals and supporting the realization of projects on site.

Four or eight months, with an option for extension by request for another two months at a later date.

The cash grant consists in a lump sum grant for living costs in the amount of 2,500 euros per month. In addition, non-cash benefits include provision of furnished accommodation (apartment with cooking facilities and bathroom), defrayal of costs for water, electricity, heating and basic cleaning against a lump sum of 20 euros monthly paid by the resident. The lump sum grant is intended to cover travel and transport costs and costs that arise through fulfillment of the terms of the residency by the residents.

The Turkish-German co-production residencies are awarded in cooperation with the Allianz Foundation. The foundation’s mission is to enable better living conditions for future generations. It supports artists and initiatives that develop ideas for social change, open up new solutions to the pressing challenges of our time and work for social justice, open societies and the preservation of a planet worth living on. Applications that deal with the above-mentioned ideas and issues are expressly encouraged. Further information on the Allianz Foundation can be found here.

Both tandem partners receive a monthly cash grant to realize their joint artistic project. The monthly rate for residents from Germany corresponds to that of the regular Tarabya Cultural Academy residencies; for residents from Turkey, the monthly rate is 2,000 euros (in TL according to the current exchange rate). The grant for residencies for Turkish partners is provided by the Allianz Foundation.

Turkish tandem partners who do not have domicile in Istanbul can apply to Tarabya Cultural Academy for assistance with accommodation in the city. Turkish tandem partners take part in all activities of the Tarabya Cultural Academy, including the weekly “Tarabya Tuesdays”, can use the studios and other common rooms, and are integrated on an equal footing into all processes. Tandem partners with a domicile in Turkey cannot be provided with an apartment at Tarabya Cultural Academy.

Applications from former residents of Tarabya Cultural Academy are excluded.

It is possible to travel to Tarabya Cultural Academy with your family. Care of the children must be guaranteed by the legal guardians themselves. Information on the fees of the German Embassy Primary School and the German Embassy Kindergarten can be found here. Information on the German School’s middle and high school fees can be found here.

A good knowledge of German, a good knowledge of English and a basic knowledge of Turkish are an advantage. Unfortunately, pets are not allowed.

Residents undertake to be present in Istanbul for the duration of the residency. In the case of absences that are not related to the project and that together exceed one tenth of the total duration of the residency, the cash grant may be subsequently reduced. If the absence is brought about by urgent personal reasons, the management of the Cultural Academy will decide on exceptions. As soon as the absence exceeds a quarter of the total duration of the residency, the stay is considered cancelled. Acceptance of the residency establishes the obligation to use the offered funding opportunities. The production of specific artistic results on the part of the residents during their stay is welcome. It is not, however, an obligation. If works are created during the tenure of the residency, reference should be made in publications to the support of the Academy. Open-mindedness towards the host country, willingness to network with the Turkish cultural scene and participation in events is expressly desired. At the end of the residency, residents are expected to submit a written report about their stay.

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