1. How many artists participate in the residency each month?
Each month, we welcome two individual artists. In the case of couples or duos, we can accommodate up to four artists in total.
2. What are the living arrangements?
Each artist, couple, or duo has their own private apartment, which includes:
A bedroom
A working/living room
A kitchen
A bathroom
The studio spaces are shared among all residents.
3. Where can we buy groceries?
The nearest town is a short drive away, and we organize a grocery shopping trip approximately every 5–6 days.
Some artists also choose to cycle into town, but this is entirely optional.
4. Where do we work?
Our main studio is approximately 50 square meters and is divided into three areas:
A printing area
A working area
A library
In addition to the main studio, several other spaces are available for creative work, including our spacious garden, the surrounding fields, and nearby woods.
5. What activities do we do together?
The one-month residency begins with a one-day methodological workshop focused on self-organization, reflection, and defining the personal goals each resident would like to pursue during their stay.
Throughout the residency, we meet once a week to:
Share work in progress
Discuss challenges
Exchange feedback
Support one another’s creative processes
We also share a vegan dinner once a week, with each resident contributing one dish.
Additionally, we usually organize one or two outings in the surrounding area. These might include visits to nearby towns, other artists, or places of cultural and historical interest. The activities depend on the interests and wishes of the residents.
6. What does KuBa expect from residents?
One of our main expectations is that artists remain at the residency for the full month. We kindly ask residents not to plan trips to Berlin, Hamburg, or other destinations during their stay. If you wish to visit these cities, we recommend doing so before or after the residency.
KuBa is a process-oriented residency. We do not expect artists to complete a finished project during their stay. Instead, we encourage experimentation, exploration, and engaging with longer-term creative processes.
We hope residents will use their time to focus on creativity, research, and experimentation. While the residency offers space for rest and renewal, it is not intended solely as a retreat to recharge.
We also value an open, friendly, and supportive atmosphere. We expect all residents to approach one another with respect, curiosity, and a willingness to contribute to a shared living and working environment.
7. What equipment and facilities are available?
Residents have access to a range of shared facilities and equipment, including:
Shared Studio
Basic art materials, including paints, pastels, acrylics, pencils, brushes, paper, and more
Black-and-white printer
Video projector and screen
Overhead projectors
Wood Workshop
Equipped with tools such as:
Jigsaw
Drill
Sanding machine
Miter saw
And more
Printmaking Studio
A printing press suitable for techniques such as:
Monotype
Drypoint
Etching
Woodcut
And similar techniques
Analog Photography Laboratory
Available to experienced photographers only.
Additional Facilities
Bicycles
Washing machine
8. Can I invite friends to visit?
KuBa is an open and hospitable place, and we are happy to welcome visits from friends.
Friends may stay for a maximum of three nights and should sleep in your apartment, which is equipped with a sofa bed.
We kindly ask for a contribution of €10 per night for overnight guests.
9. Can I spend a few days away from the residency?
As mentioned in Question 6, we expect artists to remain at KuBa for the full four-week residency period.
We therefore ask residents not to plan trips away during their stay. The residency is designed to provide a continuous period of creative focus, exchange, and engagement with the community.
10. Is there a final exhibition at the end of the residency?
We organize a final presentation during the last few days of the residency.
This is not intended to be a formal public exhibition, but rather a more intimate closing event where residents can share their work, experiments, and experiences with one another and the KuBa community.
FAQ
1. How many artists participate in the residency each month?
Each month, we welcome two individual artists. In the case of couples or duos, we can accommodate up to four artists in total.
2. What are the living arrangements?
Each artist, couple, or duo has their own private apartment, which includes:
The studio spaces are shared among all residents.
3. Where can we buy groceries?
The nearest town is a short drive away, and we organize a grocery shopping trip approximately every 5–6 days.
Some artists also choose to cycle into town, but this is entirely optional.
4. Where do we work?
Our main studio is approximately 50 square meters and is divided into three areas:
In addition to the main studio, several other spaces are available for creative work, including our spacious garden, the surrounding fields, and nearby woods.
5. What activities do we do together?
The one-month residency begins with a one-day methodological workshop focused on self-organization, reflection, and defining the personal goals each resident would like to pursue during their stay.
Throughout the residency, we meet once a week to:
We also share a vegan dinner once a week, with each resident contributing one dish.
Additionally, we usually organize one or two outings in the surrounding area. These might include visits to nearby towns, other artists, or places of cultural and historical interest. The activities depend on the interests and wishes of the residents.
6. What does KuBa expect from residents?
One of our main expectations is that artists remain at the residency for the full month. We kindly ask residents not to plan trips to Berlin, Hamburg, or other destinations during their stay. If you wish to visit these cities, we recommend doing so before or after the residency.
KuBa is a process-oriented residency. We do not expect artists to complete a finished project during their stay. Instead, we encourage experimentation, exploration, and engaging with longer-term creative processes.
We hope residents will use their time to focus on creativity, research, and experimentation. While the residency offers space for rest and renewal, it is not intended solely as a retreat to recharge.
We also value an open, friendly, and supportive atmosphere. We expect all residents to approach one another with respect, curiosity, and a willingness to contribute to a shared living and working environment.
7. What equipment and facilities are available?
Residents have access to a range of shared facilities and equipment, including:
Shared Studio
Wood Workshop
Equipped with tools such as:
Printmaking Studio
A printing press suitable for techniques such as:
Analog Photography Laboratory
Available to experienced photographers only.
Additional Facilities
8. Can I invite friends to visit?
KuBa is an open and hospitable place, and we are happy to welcome visits from friends.
Friends may stay for a maximum of three nights and should sleep in your apartment, which is equipped with a sofa bed.
We kindly ask for a contribution of €10 per night for overnight guests.
9. Can I spend a few days away from the residency?
As mentioned in Question 6, we expect artists to remain at KuBa for the full four-week residency period.
We therefore ask residents not to plan trips away during their stay. The residency is designed to provide a continuous period of creative focus, exchange, and engagement with the community.
10. Is there a final exhibition at the end of the residency?
We organize a final presentation during the last few days of the residency.
This is not intended to be a formal public exhibition, but rather a more intimate closing event where residents can share their work, experiments, and experiences with one another and the KuBa community.