Open Call

The deadline for applications to participate in the 2nd semester’s masterclasses has passed already.

However, some classes will take part in the second part of the year for which we may accept late-comers. The detailed course programme and dates can be found here: „Programme“.

We accept late-comer applications for the following classes:

• Truth (and Other Stories) with Nir Evron (8th – 12th September 2025)
• Turning Biography into Group Art wiht Yael Ronen (12th – 18th June 2025)
• Performance without Performers with Alona Rodeh (28th August – 5th September 2025)
• On-Camera Acting with Yusef Sweid (28th August – 3rd September 2025)
• The Meeting Point with Yehudit Sasportas (September 2025)

Please ensure to enclose all the required papers for late comer applications.

Applicant Profile:

The Open Call is aimed at Jewish students and young adults as well as non-Jewish students and young adults who are critical of antisemitism. It is aimed at people who aspire to a career in the arts, as well as alumni of art academies and those who have been excluded from artistic spaces due to calls for boycott. Equally welcome are people who have had to leave artistic or creative groups after October 7, as well as those who feel connected to those affected and share similar experiences.

What is on offer:

As part of the Jewish School of Art, participants can take part in a masterclass and various workshops led by internationally renowned artists. The program covers a variety of artistic disciplines including visual arts, literature and performative arts. The mentors from various disciplines contribute their expertise to support the participants in the development and realization of their project ideas. The ‘artistic safer spaces’ of the Jewish School of Art offer a chance for intensive exchange, artistic development and personal reflection. Most masterclasses will be held in English. The individual courses will take place both on individual days and in blocks of several days in the period from the first April 2025 to November 2025. Participation in the programme is free of charge. However, participants are responsible for their accommodation in Berlin and there is a downpayment of 50 EUR which will be reimbursed upon successful attendance of the masterclass.

Highlights of the programme:

• Masterclasses
• Workshops und inputs in various artistic disciplines
• Networking opportunities in a committed and inspiring environment
• Provision of workspaces, studios and ateliers
• Public presentation of the projects developed

How to apply

The application period for the 3rd semester will be announced in the late summer. Applications will have to include:

1. Motivational letter and (optionally) a short idea for an artistic project (max. 200 words).
2. Curriculum vitae. If available your portfolio, videos or other forms of documentation of previous works (max 10 pages A4 as one pdf, max 10 MB).
3. The completed application form.

Applications should be sent to:

curator[at]neue-soziale-plastik[.]org

The number of participants for each class is limited.

We look forward to your applications and promise to respond in a timely fashion.

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