"PILOTENKUECHE" is an international artist-run residency with an art program based in Leipzig, Germany. The independent project is organized by artists with a transdisciplinary background between art, theory & diverse sciences. The program invites selected artists from around the world to come and work in the fully remodeled space for a period of three months. Each accepted artist is offered a partial stipend, provided by ‘PILOTENKUECHE’. We also maintain engagements with several partners, and by introducing our artists to these, make it possible for participants to cooperate with and exhibit in other venues. Our concept encourages experimental strategies and embraces a trans-disciplinary ethos, aiming to provide our participants with the experience of accomplishing something collectively. In a group of around eleven participants, a stimulating dialogue becomes vital in fostering an independent position in one's work. Participants receive all documentation necessary to apply for funding and the visa process. If required, the project can assist with additional individual reference letters. WHAT WE PROVIDE Our art program fuses the use of studio space with external activities. The Studio space consists of one furnished 36m² space per artist, situated in our 465m² communal loft. The monthly program fee is 400,00 EUR (already including the stipend) with an additional deposit about 400,00 EUR to hold the place in the program. The fee covers the participation costs and includes all side costs such as wifi, provided utilities, renovation, repairs, vat, and the use of the workshop equipment. The artist is responsible for travel costs, art materials & living accommodation. For a detailed list of program equipment please consult our website. The Program activities consists of studio visits, museum tours, scheduled art critiques, an art talk by our residents, as well as one preview show and one final group exhibition. EXPECTATIONS Participating artists are expected to participate with the program objectives, to contribute to a collective enterprise, and be open to work with others. In exchange for the partial stipend, artists are expected to leave a donation of one or two small art works. APPLICATION PROCESS Artists from all artistic disciplines are invited to send us a proposal. Supplement the Application Form with a short CV including your full address, an artist statement, a select portfolio, and - if existing a link of your website. Questions? Please read our website or send us an email at info@pilotenkueche.net