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Call for Proposals!

The Goethe-Institut Boston invites New England creatives from all fields of artistic practice to submit proposals for a Studio 170│Residency in 2025. Successful applicants will realize their proposed projects in our newly-renovated space in Back Bay.  Application deadline is November 17, 2024 at 11:59 PM.

The Goethe-Institut Boston opens its unique, flexible space in Back Bay to artists and creative minds as a “laboratory” for ideas. Beyond just another gallery or concert hall, Studio 170 provides an open, lively place for inspiration, experimentation and open discourse. With this format we invite New England’s creative arts community to use our newly-renovated space to experiment, innovate, and connect with our local and international community.

  • Street view of the Goethe-Institut Boston Photo: Mark Römisch
    Street view of the Goethe-Institut Boston
  • The Grand Salon at the Goethe-Institut Boston Photo: Mark Römisch
    The Grand Salon and main project room at the Goethe-Institut Boston
  • Entrance Hall in the Goethe-Institut Boston Photo: Mark Römisch
    Entrance Hall at the Goethe-Institut Boston
  • The Grand Salon (view to stage area) in the Goethe-Institut Boston Photo: Mark Römisch
    The Grand Salon with view to stage area
  • Outside space behind Goethe-Institut Boston Photo: Mark Römisch
    The parking lot behind the Goethe-Institut Boston can be used for events, installations and receptions.
  • Video installation in the Grand Salon Photo: Mark Römisch
    Example of a video installation in the Grand Salon
  • Projection screen in Grand Salon Photo: Mark Römisch
    Projection screen in the Grand Salon
  • Projections in the Grand Salon Photo: Mark Römisch
    Examples of projections in the Grand Salon
  • Installation in Entrance Hall Photo: Mark Römisch
    An installation in the Entrance Hall
We are open for all types of formats including installations/exhibitions, performances/actions, artist talks, panel discussions, author readings, film screenings, digital projects, among many other possibilities. Innovative and experimental projects will be favored. Successful applicants are given access to our Grand Hall, Reception Hall, entrance hall, front garden and back parking lot to realize their proposed projects in. The residency time frame is flexible within a given two week period, tbd in discussion with each successful artist-in-residence.

The jury, consisting of renowned artists and curators in New England and newly appointed every year, selects 2-3 projects for the following year.

Applicants are encouraged to submit proposals along the lines of our current programming topics, although there is no requirement to do so. Our broad topics for this year are Democracy, Sustainability and Decolonization.

We offer:
  • Artist stipend of $1000
  • Additional budget for production costs up to $1000 (a detailed budget must be submitted and approved)
  • Professionally produced descriptive video including project and interview footage
  • Opening reception with light refreshments
  • Installation and organizational support
  • Assistance with publicity and promotion
  • Access to Goethe-Institut's large network of partnering institutions, cooperating artists and open-minded, diverse audience
  • Option to consult with our renowned jury members
Requirements:
  • Applicants must reside and work in New England
  • Applicants must be able to demonstrate past projects
Application timeline:
  • Call for proposals opens October 1, 2024 (check back on this page for application form after October 1st)
  • Application deadline is Friday, November 17, 2024, 11:59 PM
  • Applicants will be notified of results by December 20, 2024


 

Space Specifications for Studio 170

Studio 170 Recidency Call 2025

NB: The total size of all uploaded files may not exceed 20 MB.
NB: The total size of all uploaded files may not exceed 20 MB.
NB: The total size of all uploaded files may not exceed 20 MB.
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