The Spreepark Art Space regional research residency in cooperation with the Sophie-Brahe-Gemeinschaftsschule offers artist duos from Berlin and Brandenburg the opportunity to engage intensively with the Spreepark for two years and to organise a creative collaboration with pupils. The focus is not only on collaboration with the young people, but also on viewing the Spreepark as a historical site and a living space of transformation, nature, culture, art and history. The following questions are central to the project: In what way does art enable the interpretation and linking of nature, culture and history of the Spreepark? To what extent do artistic processes and methods contribute to the exploration and development of a place like the Spreepark, both in dialogue with and in contrast to other disciplines? Together we want to explore how the Spreepark Art Space (and the future Spreepark) can become a place that is interesting and welcoming for young people as well as artists and researchers based in Berlin.

The imminent opening of the Spreepark in 2026 and the ongoing construction work are already having a noticeable impact on its surroundings. This dynamic construction situation opens up an exciting field of research for the research residence as a place of change. Every aspect of the transformation, from the sounds of construction machinery to changes in the park's biodiversity, is a living element to be explored and captured. The residency enables the transition from the past to the future to be explored in collaboration with the pupils using various artistic methods.

The application deadline for the residency for the school years 24/25 and 25/26 has expired.