Berufsverband Bildender Künstler e.V.

The Berufsverband Bildender Künstlerinnen Berlin (bbk berlin) is a central organization that advocates for the interests and promotion of visual artists in Berlin.

• Education and Further Training: The bbk berlin operates the educational institution, which offers extensive programs for the professionalization and further training of artists. This includes workshops, lectures, and seminars that address topics such as resilience, sustainability, and cultural education[1][4].
• Studio Programs: The cultural institution of bbk berlin offers subsidized studios and studio apartments that enable artists to find and use appropriate workspaces. The application processes and necessary documents are carefully structured to ensure a fair and transparent allocation[2].
• Media Workshop: The media workshop in the cultural institution of bbk berlin provides work opportunities and professional support for artists working with media. It offers digital and analog workspaces, a greenscreen studio, and regular networking meetings and seminars[4].

The main mission of bbk berlin is to represent and promote the interests of visual artists in Berlin. The association is committed to ensuring that art and culture in Berlin are preserved and strengthened as an innovative production location. This includes resistance against disproportionate cuts in the cultural sector and the promotion of fair fees and working conditions for artists[1][3].

• Sustainability and Resilience: The bbk berlin is engaged in workshops and programs that focus on strategies of resilience and effectiveness in the visual arts. These initiatives aim to prepare artists for the challenges of the future and promote sustainable careers[1].
• Cultural Education and Democracy: The association supports projects that promote cultural education and democracy. For example, the Kubinaut Lab, which addresses the challenges of right-wing and far-right tendencies and shows ways in which cultural education can help strengthen democracy[1].
• Decolonial and Social Initiatives: The bbk berlin is involved in projects that address decolonial and social issues, such as the decolonial memorial "Earth Nest" in front of the Berlin Global Village, which will be accessible from November 2024[1].

The bbk berlin is actively involved in the current debate about cuts in the Berlin cultural sector. The association has participated in demonstrations and protests to oppose the planned savings and highlight the importance of art and culture in Berlin[1].

• 1 - https://www.bbk-berlin.de
• 2 - https://www.bbk-kulturwerk.de/atelierbuero/bewerbungsunterlagen
• 3 - https://www.bbk-bundesverband.de
• 4 - https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Medienwerkstatt_im_Kulturwerk_des_BBK_Berlin
• 5 - https://www.bbk-berlin.de/infothek