Literarisches Colloqium Berlin

The Literarisches Colloquium Berlin (LCB) is a unique and versatile place that has been deeply rooted in Berlin's literary life for over sixty years while also having an international presence. Here, in a historic Gründerzeit villa by the Wannsee, a variety of public events reflect the broad spectrum of the literary and cultural activities of the house.

• Events and Programs: The LCB hosts a wide range of events, including book presentations, open-air festivals, reading paths, comic exhibitions, political discussion series, and the playwrights' lab. There are also regular discussion series such as "Studio LCB" in cooperation with Deutschlandfunk and the annual prose workshop for authors[1][2].
• Awards and Scholarships: The LCB awards significant literary prizes, such as the Alfred Döblin Prize established by Günter Grass and the Prize for Literary Criticism, established by Jörg A. Henle. Additionally, it offers various scholarship programs for authors and translators from Germany and abroad[1][2].
• International Residency and Exchange: As an international residency house, the LCB provides guest rooms and coordinates travel projects and exchange programs, particularly focusing on Central and Eastern Europe. It has promoted the Grenzgänger program in collaboration with the Robert Bosch Foundation for over 15 years[1].
• Support for Translators: A central role is played by the support of translators through programs such as the Berlin Translator Workshop, the International Translator Meeting, and the German Translator Fund, which supports translators with the TOLEDO program[1].

The LCB is committed to strengthening literary communication and promoting cultural and societal debates. It is dedicated to networking international literary scenes and provides a space for collaborative work, research, and social exchange. The mission of the LCB includes promoting authors, translators, and the literary scene in general to maintain and develop a vibrant and diverse literary landscape[1][2].

• Cultural Mediation in Rural Areas: The LCB has coordinated the funding program "And since the city lies aside," which aimed to promote literary events in rural areas and strengthen cultural debates in these regions[1].
• Digital Initiatives: With the opening of the digital workshop "Villa of One’s Own" (VOOO) in summer 2023, the LCB has created a new space for collaborative work, research, and social exchange that is accessible both physically and digitally[2].
• International Networking: Through regular travel projects and exchange programs, as well as participation in international networks such as the network of German-speaking literary houses literaturhaus.net, the LCB promotes the global networking of the literary scene[1].

The LCB works closely with a variety of sponsors and cooperation partners, including the Senate of Berlin, the Federal Foreign Office, the Robert Bosch Foundation, the Federal Government Commissioner for Culture and the Media, Deutschlandfunk, the Leipzig Book Fair, the Goethe Institute, ARTE, and the Gorki Theater. It is also a member of the Berlin Literature Conference and the network of German-speaking literary houses[1].

The Literarisches Colloquium Berlin is thus a vibrant center of literature and cultural diversity that makes a significant contribution to the promotion of literature and cultural debates through its diverse activities, scholarship programs, and international initiatives.

• 1 - https://lcb.de/haus/institution/
• 2 - https://lcb.de
• 3 - https://lcb.de/stoffe/geschmaecker/
• 4 - https://lcb.de/gaeste/
• 5 - https://lcb.de/impressum/