Artists in Residence program
We would like to offer our resources in the special surroundings of Stolzenhagen, Germany as a support to local and international artists and explorers. Since 2000, Ponderosa has invited special guests and groups to do research, teach, perform and create work as part of the summer dance festival.
Each week and month can be different during your residency at ponderosa. We have a professional program for performing artists - P.O.R.C.H. and an ongoing workshop program and still some studios are empty!
We provide the environment for international cultural exchange within multidisciplinary mediums, with simple working spaces, ruins that are forever changing, and an inspiring landscape in the National Park Odertal. An hour and a half outside Berlin, provides a small gateway to connecting with local art makers and other organizations or performing venues.
What do we offer?
We offer the spaces and facilities at a discount price in relation to the artists financial situation. We expect visitors to participate in daily living tasks and we offer longer work exchange opportunities upon application. We also invite visiting artists to propose independent studies or laboratory/ studio practices and there are possible teaching opportunities available.
We are especially looking for visual artists, writers, alchemists, permaculture gardeners, and people interested in sustainable economies and technologies. Pay special attention to the difference in prices relating to our professional catering services (June/ July) or do it your self months (April/ May/ Aug/ Sept).
We are currently focused on developing a collaborative exchange with our Polish neighbors, and continue to extend this invitation to Berlin's sister city, San Francisco. We hope to accommodate as many guests and groups as possible, with a vision of offering housing, performance opportunities, studio space and networking opportunities.
Ponderosa TanzLand Festival is still relatively new, with 2013 marking the 12th year. We are open to becoming partners in European programs.
If you are interested in working with us creatively or in the organization over a longer time span, here are some suggestions to get a funding from other institutions:
For Portuguese citizens:
www.dgartes.pt/inov-art/index_en.htm
For East European artists:
www.moe-kulturmanager.de
For European Union citizens:
ec.europa.eu/education/lifelong-learning-programme/doc86_en.htm
For French Institutions:
DUO - Exchange Program for German & French Cultural Institutions (deadline: 31 Jan)New cultural exchange programme from the Robert Bosch Stiftung, to facilitate exchange of cultural events and understanding between German and French cultural institutions.
Previous Artists In Residence:
Jess Curtis (USA), Sara Sheltonman (USA), Shahar Dor (Israel), Meg Stuart (USA), Bruno Caverna (Brazil), Rosalind Crisp & Andrew Moorish (France/Australia), Kathleen Hermesdorf, Marina Konovalova (Russia), Alter Co. Kaliz & Teatr Uhuru (Poland), Pipaluk Supernova (Half machine, Copenhagen), Tove Sahlin (Bastard Productions, Sweden), Keith Hennessy (USA), Tiffany Rhynard (USA)
We encourage all who are interested in a Ponderosa residency to send us a proposal to: info@ponderosa-dance.de
General Information:
Facilities:
Outdoor solar showers, compost toilets
Ponderosa Speicher full running kitchen ( fits up to 60 people)
Tent Area, open sleeping dormitory, studio sleeping, private rooms.
Studios & Workspaces - Ponderosa e.V. (non profit)
4 studios with sprung dance floor and dance floor covering
Milkgarden 80sq, Kuhstall 300sq, Mini studio 45sq, Speicher studio 100sq
Carpentry workshop “Redcat”
Writing & gathering space Garden house “The Potting shed”
Design & Architecture workshop “Sticht Punct”
Greenhouse & art library space “Green Lab”
Tech information:
2 sound systems
CD players
Microphone
Amplifier
Theater lights and light board (Kuhstall studio)
Carpentry tools
Power tools & machines ( available upon capability)
Prices:
Food and sleeping arrangements vary greatly month to month and house to house! Check ponderosa Seminar & Guesthouse
Special discount for AIR people!
June&July:
Discount price for food with our cooks 15€ per day.
Accomodation: Tent/Studio sleeping - 5 Euro per night, Dorms - 10 Euro per night.
April/May/August/September:
Kitchen Use - 3 Euro per day.
Accomodation: Tent/Studio sleeping - 5 Euro per night, Dorms - 10 Euro per night.
Rehearsal spaces sliding scale: 0€-5€ per hour
If you have funding you should pay at our normal rates.
*** Possible artist fees for performance and teaching when Compatible with program, please inquire with Stephanie Maher Artistic Director P.O.R.C.H. / Ponderosa Workshops.