Ateliers Höherweg

Ateliers Höherweg e.V. is a collective studio space in Düsseldorf that was founded in 1994 by local artists. Their initial idea was supporting each other in setting up the necessary studio structure. The spacious studio complex also allowed for a guest studio with an accompanying flat. This opened up an opportunity to invite artists from abroad in an uncomplicated way to spend two to six months in Düsseldorf and to present their work to the public at the end of their stay. Regardless of age, medium or nationality, the guest studio is open to everyone. Over the years, an international platform has developed that nowadays is an important contribution to Düsseldorf’s cultural life, with great independence from art-world trends.

Düsseldorf is a vibrant city with high quality art museums, many art galleries, a well-known art academy and a vivid art scene. Being the capital of North Rhine-Westphalia, a densely populated province of Germany, Düsseldorf is surrounded by cities like Cologne, Essen, Duisburg, Wuppertal, also with high ranking cultural institutions. The studio complex of Ateliers Höherweg e.V. is situated in an industrial area, on the outskirts of Düsseldorf.

The studio’s size is 35 m2, ground floor. It has 4.3 meter high white walls, large windows out north and a wooden floor. The apartment measures 35 m2, second floor. It is very bright and fully equipped with a kitchen, a double bed, sheets and towels, a small library, wireless lan and a private bathroom with shower.

Guest artists are provided with a studio and an apartment inside the studio complex. Towards the end of a residency, Ateliers Hoeherweg e.V. helps with organizing a studio exhibition. The residency usually starts on the 7^th of a month.

An informal application is possible at any time. The programme is set for two years, the next selection procedure will start in spring 2024. There is no age limit for applicants, but only professional, international artists qualify for the programme. The application deadline is spring 2024.

1.000 € Borderland Residencies Grant.