Key Expert: Artist Residencies Manager
“Transatlantic Rising Stars”

As the cultural institute of the Federal Republic of Germany, the Goethe-Institut operates 151 institutes in 98 countries worldwide. With over 70 years of experience, we facilitate international cultural exchange, promote access to the German language, and support the unimpeded development of culture and science. Our mission encompasses fostering mutual understanding, providing information about cultural, social, and political life in Germany, and promoting German language teaching and learning.

The Goethe-Institut is represented in the United States with six offices located in Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco, and Washington, D.C. The oldest of these, the Goethe-Institut New York, was established in 1957. In addition to these institutes, our partner network in the U.S. includes the Goethe-Zentrum in Atlanta, over 18 examination centers, and numerous affiliated organizations. Collectively, these institutions promote German language learning and foster international cultural exchange across the country.

The opportunity

The Goethe-Institut USA is currently preparing a bid to provide technical assistance for the Transatlantic Rising Stars Project. The Transatlantic Rising Stars Project (TRSP) aims to establish strategic people-to-people programs in the cultural sector to empower EU creative actors to enhance mutual understanding, build trust, and appreciation for EU values and priorities in the US. The TRSP leverages the arts to strengthen transatlantic ties by increasing understanding of EU values, fostering immersive collaborations between European and American artists, and building lasting cultural networks. To achieve this, the program consists of three sub-programs: (1) an artist-in-residence initiative placing EU visual artists in US residencies for co-creation and a final summit in Washington, DC; (2) a film program where emerging EU filmmakers showcase their work at a US festival and engage with industry professionals; and (3) a music program that equips EU musicians with insights into the US industry while facilitating collaboration and performances with American artists.

Role overview

The Artist Residencies Manager will collaborate with EU Member States and arts networks to promote the residencies strand and attract a strong applicant pool. In coordination with the EU Delegation, he/she will define selection criteria and propose jury members from Europe and the US. He/she will identify suitable US residency programs, facilitate artist pairings, and oversee collaborations to ensure successful project outcomes. Ensuring EU branding and visibility, he/she will coordinate residency-related events and manage visa arrangements for participating EU artists.

The Artist Residencies Manager position is part-time (240 days in 36 months) and must be based in the US. Regular travel across the US is required.

Estimated start date for this assignment is 1st of July 2025 with a project period of 36 months. Recruitment will be subject to contract award.

Qualifications and skills

• University level degree or equivalent in the liberal arts, arts management, arts education,
  visual art, museum administration, communication, or business management; OR has been
  honored nationally or internationally for their work in the field of the arts;
• Minimum five years of working with the U.S. cultural industries, with a preference for
  artist-in- residence programs;
• Participation in at least one project involving international artist exchanges, training or
  education;
• At least two years of experience of partnership building and negotiation in the field of
  artist residencies or exchanges;
• At least two years of experience in audience engagement and communication strategies;
  2021.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English (another EU language would be
  an asset). General professional experience
• Minimum seven years of professional experience in any of the following areas:
  international relations (preferably including the EU), cultural industries, educational or
  professional international exchanges, networking activities;
• Minimum two years of professional experience in the management of cultural industries
  professionals