Residency Programme 2026

exe is a cultural space located in Berlin-Neukölln, bringing together a showroom, studios, and event platform. Rooted in independent publishing, music, fashion and contemporary art practices, exe functions as both a physical space and an evolving community, hosting pop-ups, exhibitions, and collaborative projects. The residency program is an extension of this environment: a way to create space for artists to work, experiment, and present within an active and interdisciplinary context.

The summer residency is a 3- and 6-week studio-based program designed to support independent artistic work. Rather than a highly structured or institutional residency, exe offers a flexible and self-directed framework, where residents are given time, space, and context to develop their practice. The residency culminates in a public presentation or exhibition, shaped together with the artist.

What is provided

  • Private studio within the exe space
  • 3 or 6 weeks of continuous use of the studio
  • Opportunity to realise a final presentation / exhibition / event
  • Inclusion in the exe program and visibility through our network
  • Informal support and dialogue throughout the residency
  • Access to our tool library / workshop

With private access through our courtyard, the workspace is a 30m² studio in a historical Berlin cellar with high vaulted ceilings. This setting offers artists the opportunity to work in a focused, autonomous setting while remaining in dialogue with the wider exe program and other studios.

Please note: This residency does not include accommodation. 

What we are looking for
 We are interested in artists working across disciplines, including but not limited to:

  • visual art
  • publishing / writing
  • music and sound
  • performance / dance / body-based work
  • experimental or hybrid practices

Contribution
Residency contribution: €650 (for 6 weeks), €350 (for 3 weeks)
This supports the use of the studio and the development of the program.

Context
We are located next to Tempelhofer Feld, a 300-hectare public park on the site of a former airport, and within the Schillerkiez area: a lively neighborhood known for its mix of cafés, studios, and independent spaces.

The residency takes place within a shared, multi-use space that brings together different creative practices under one roof. We currently host:

  • Hair styling studio orb+
  • A screen printing studio
  • the .exe archive showroom (books, fashion, and music)

Residency Calendar
Slot 1 (3 weeks): June 3 – June 23 (open)
Slot 2 (3 weeks): July 5 – July 26 (reserved)
Slot 3 (6 weeks): August 1 – September 11 (open)
Slot 4 (6 weeks): September 12 – October 23 (open)

Application period
May 10 – May 15, 2026