Exhibitions in Leipzig
The stART foundation supports young artists, scholars as well as cultural professionals with providing an exhibition space in the centre of Leipzig.
Are you interested in applying for a group or solo exhibition spot?
You can find all information on conditions, benefits and the selection procedure on this page.
The a&o Kunsthalle is the flagship exhibition space of the stART Foundation. The opening took place on November 30th, 2018 and has been offering students, artists and those who want to become one, the opportunity to experience the planning and implementation of exhibitions by themselves. The program of the a&o Kunsthalle is curated by its team and accompanied by mediating framework programs.
The former 19th century depot of the railway post office at Leipzig Central Station was redesigned in 2018 to transform the empty 500 square metre hall into a flexible exhibition and event location.
The a&o Kunsthalle aims to discover young and up-coming artists, to present their works of art professionally and to offer opportunities to participate in group and solo exhibitions in collaboration with young curators. Our aim is to create a dialogue between singularities and collectives - curators and artists, collectives and institutions, locals and visitors.
We strive to develop new concepts that enable talented artists to present themselves and their artworks in various forms and on various platforms, as well as to establish links to art academies and art institutions and to open space for cultural interaction and cooperations.
The a&o Kunsthalle team has been working on a flexible, courageous concept of constant self-reflection during the early age to give each exhibition and each artist the tools which are needed for a successful and fulfilling exhibition. In this way, the a&o Kunsthalle is transformed into a laboratory, dedicated to the cultural diversity that characterizes this unique common space.
Exhibition views | WE ALL SHOULD BE LICHENS | 29.11.19 - 25.01.20
Photo: Gustav Franz
Conditions
The applicants should not be older than 40. A very limited number of fellowships can be awarded regardless of the applicants’ age. Application rounds for stART fellowships are held every March. The jury awards a maximum of 4 exhibitions within the a&o Kunsthalle program for the upcoming year.
Applications of artist groups are preferred. If you apply as part of an artist group only one group member must fill in an application.
Applicants whose applications are refused during the current selection procedure may send in applications during two other rounds (maximum).
Knowledge of English is a prerequisite for an application.
The stART fellowship is an exhibition fellowship. This means that regular online meetings take place before the start of the exhibition (at least once a month) during the project period of one year. The stART Foundation provides support in terms of organisation, curation, acquisition of third-party funds, set-up and dismantling, at least two gastronomic evening events, supervision of opening hours, provision of materials/tools, on-site insurance and promotional materials.
Obtaining a visa to enter or stay in Germany (if required), is the artist’s responsibility.
The areas of expertise in detail
International artists are invited to apply for exhibitions in the fields listed here:
VISUAL – Visual arts and media
Including painting, sculpture, drawing, installation, film, video, printing, textiles, performance.
AURAL & PHYSICAL – Music and performing arts
Including music, music interpretation and composition, sound installation, sound performance, dance, choreography, drama, theater, music theater, dramaturgy, directing.
DIGITAL – Digital Realm
Including digital art, gaming, hacking, computing, programming, web-based video production and installation, digital journalism, digital publishing.
SPATIAL – Architecture and design
Including architecture, urban planning, landscape architecture, applied arts, design, stage design, fashion design, costume design, product design, furniture design.
Benefits
The fellowship includes the following benefits:
organisation
curation
acquisition of third-party funds
set-up and dismantling
at least two gastronomic evening events
supervision of opening hours
provision of materials/tools
on-site insurance
promotional materials
The stART Foundation also offers optional additional benefits which are adjustable in accordance with the current budget situation:
Transport expenses subsidy for the carriage of materials, tools, instruments and books to Leipzig and from Leipzig to the fellow’s home town
Project funding and one-off materials subsidy
The a&o Kunsthalle is not a residential program due to the size and the buildings’ historic design. However, the stART foundation does its best to accommodate artists who are not based in Leipzig and their partners/families on a reduced prize at the a&o hostels in Leipzig. Please note that this is not always possible, as hostel bookings and entry/residence regulations must be observed.
Expectations
Fellows are asked for the following:
to do one public presentation, performance, workshop, or similar event during their exhibition period.
to submit a documentation of the exhibition.
Selection Procedure
The decision regarding the fellowships’ allocation is taken by the team of the a&o Kunsthalle and independent specialist jurors responsible for the various spheres. Fellowships are usually awarded for an exhibition period between 2–3 months.
The international first-rate jury guarantees that the chosen fellows are of a high artistic and scientific level. The jurors base their decisions on the qualitative aspects of work samples submitted by the applicants.
There is no legal entitlement to the allocation of a fellowship. The applicant will be informed of the jury’s decision in writing, but no reasons will be given. Individuals embarking on fellowships receive a foundation contract and a set of house rules. Fellowships are deemed legally effective after the foundation contract has been signed.