View of a study with tables on the left and a drum kit on the right

Time and space for ideas

As the City of Munich’s artist-in-residence program we offer artists, curators, and scientists from all over the world space, time, and financial support – so they have a place to stay, work, make presentations, reflect, and participate in discussions.

Guests

from the fields of art, culture, and the sciences

Residences

Villa Waldberta,
Ebenböckhaus

Length of stay

Three months on the average

Grant

1,200 € per month

Events

“The book of sand” – Alina Sokulska

7 of December 2023

7 p.m.

Ebenböckhaus

Ebenböckstraße 11

81241 München

Free entry

More info here

 

 

Voices from Ukraine

9 of December 2023

7 p.m.

Ebenböckhaus

Ebenböckstraße 11

81241 München

Free entry

More info here

Open Studio Villa Waldberta

EXHIBITION WITH
NATHALIE BRANS
Opening:  14.12.2023, 18:00 Uhr
Ausstellung: 14.12.–17.12.2023, Palmenhaus
Friday – Sunday, 14:00–18:00 Uhr

LECTURE AND
PERFORMANCE
 16.12.2023, 18:00 Uhr
Lecture with Mojca Kumerdej and Barbara Korun
Moderation: Martin Rohmer

Butoh-Performance mit Stefan Maria Marb

Villa Waldberta

Free entry

More info here

 

Current
guests

Two residences,
one entity

Villa Waldberta, built in 1901/1902, on a summer's day

Villa Waldberta

6 apartments
2 studios
A park

To the gallery

A rural setting

Feldafing,
Lake Starnberg

45 minutes from Munich
S-Bahn (commuter train) station: Feldafing

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The Ebenböckhaus, which was converted into a late classicist palace in 1918, on a summer's day

Ebenböckhaus

Apportioned apartment
For up to 3 artists
An event space
A park
Other institutions are in the building

To the gallery

An urban setting

Munich / Pasing quarter

S-Bahn (commuter train) station: Pasing

 

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“Brought a 400 pages monster. All the eyes were needed to make a novel out of it. Villa Waldberta gave me the amazing privilege of time and quiet to work on it, I hope, one day I can give something back.”

(Manuel Jorge Marmelo, Portugal)

Time for
experiments

Exhibition in the large hall of the Palm House in the garden of Villa Waldberta
Start Im Atelier
Start Portrait

We offer the time and space for open-ended, creative processes. These are more important to us than a perfect final product.

Space for
Exchange

We create encounters, exchanges, and networks in the Munich scene as well as in the “Five Lakes Region” with different event formats.

„It was a great stay in Munich, filled with warm memories, good conversations and interesting encounters.“

(Jakob Kukula, Germany)

Our
Partnerships

We have partnerships with cultural institutions and artists in Munich. You can find out how you can become a partner in the residence program here.

Our partnerships

„… what a productive and introspective time I have had while here. I was able to work on my book of short stories. I enjoyed the peace and quiet and didn’t miss either sights or lights!“

(Kirtana Kumar, India)

Our
team

Dr. Martin Rohmer

Director

„Creative, inspiring people from all over the world come to stay at our residences. It’s a privilege to get to know them and be able to work with them.“

Marie-Amélie Bauer

Administration and organization

„A place of intercultural encounters and artistic exchange. Our guests are people from all across the globe. A huge reward!“

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Arssamen Djawanbakht

Administration and organization

„One residency program, two residences, five staff members, a thousand exciting encounters!”

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Daniela Big

Housekeeper

„The personal interaction with the artists holds a special place in my heart – cooking and eating meals together and being able to show my Romanian hospitality …“

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Florin Big

Custodian

“I assist the artists in their everyday life, and I help that beautiful things can be created.”

 

Applying for
a residency / grant

It is possible to apply for a residency as a guest artist through our open calls for applications, or by being suggested for the program by one of our Munich cooperation partners.

View through a door of the Ebenböckhaus into the garden

Newsletter

With information on the guests and events (published 1 – 2 times per month)