Studios available at Bonner Kunstverein's studio building
The studio building of Bonner Kunstverein has been offering subsidized studio spaces to local and international artists since 2004. Located in the historic center of Bonn, the building offers eight studios workspaces that can be rented by young artists for up to 30 months. The call is primarily aimed at artists living in Bonn and the Rhineland region.
The artists working in the studio building automatically become members of Bonner Kunstverein and make an important contribution to contemporary art in the region through their exchange with the institution. Each year, the studio building hosts the "Open Studios" event, accompanied by a publication.
In January 2025, four studios will become available for young artists who have already completed a preliminary diploma in the visual arts or can demonstrate several years of experience as a visual artist.
Studio 2: ca. 62 m², rent 310,00 € per month in addition to utilities. Available from 31. January 2025
Studio 4: ca. 17,5 m², rent: 87,50 € per month in addition to utilities. Available from 01. January 2025
Studio 6: ca. 43 m², rent: 215,00 € per month in addition to utilities. Available from 01. January 2025
Studio 8: ca. 28 m² (located in the lower level), Rent: 140,00 € per month in addition to utilities. Available from 01. Januar 2025
Applications are due by December 5th, 2024. Please send your applications to: kontakt@bonner-kunstverein.de. Applications should be in digital form and shared via WeTransfer, Dropbox, Google Drive or similar services and should include which studio you are applying for.
Important information for applicants
The studio building is located in the courtyard of Dorotheenstr. 99, 53111 Bonn. The two-story complex surrounds a light well with an open glass roof. Each studio has a separate entrance from here, a water connection with a sink (hot water boiler under the kitchen sink), sufficient electrical connections (with separate meters), and is connected to the doorbell system at the entrance to the light well. The sanitary facilities (two toilets and one shower) are centrally located on the ground floor. The walls and ceilings have a basic coat of paint, and the floors have simple screed. All rooms are connected to the central heating system. The owner is Mr. Alfons Aigner, Hotel Aigner, Dorotheenstr. 12. The parking spaces in the courtyard, between the front and rear buildings, are used by the hotel.
Principles of awarding the Ateliers
Applications are reviewed by a jury, who makes the recommendations for the allocation of the studios. The jury consists of:
- a person from the team of Bonner Kunstverein
- A member of the board of Bonner Kunstverein
- An artist from the studio building
- A team member from the Kunstmuseum Bonn
Former applicants may apply again. There is also the option to apply as a duo and share a studio.
Application deadline
Applications need to be submitted by December 5th, 2024. The jury meeting will take place in the following week. The decision will be communicated promptly.