APAL@AmnAsia (2020-24)
AmnAsia is a residency program that offers performing artists with asian background an opportunity to work in an environment surrounded by other performing artists with asian background and where they can share experiences, resources and knowledge with each other. It is also a space where they can support, as well as stimulate each other's artistic processes and works. At AmnAsia performance-making is not only about how we make works, but also about how we co-exist and thrive together. It is explicitly not production-oriented, but focuses on artistic processes and experimentations with ideas, approaches, ways of working, or whatever challenges or fascinates the artists. The artists have the autonomy to work with themes that concern them, as well as determine their own aesthetics and voices in their works. AmnAsia is a reminder of the risk of erasure that asian artists face in a predominantly white society and that we must resist it.
In this residency, performing artists can apply as individuals or as a group with a project, which can be in the form of an idea, a draft or a work-in-progress. At the end of the residency, they present their works-in-progress at Berliner Ringtheater. The residency operates on self-organization and reciprocity principles. Other than working on their own projects, participating artists must be prepared to support each other during the residency.
- Offer their skills and knowledge to support the other artists’ projects.
- Plan the working schedule collectively
- Share daily chores (such as cleaning, cooking, etc) and the available resources (such as rehearsal studios, equipment, rehearsal times, etc)
✭ What does APAL@AmnAsia provided?
- Fee of 500€ for each artist for the whole period of APAL@AmnAsia.
- Shared working spaces and studios
- Dramaturgical support
- Presentations at Berliner Ringtheater
- Accommodation on The Farm
- Vegetarian meals on The Farm
- Travel cost for a 2nd class, economy return ticket (Berlin - The Farm)
✭ What was achieved?
Zwischen 2020 und 2024 fanden neun Ausgaben von APAL@AmnAsia statt, an denen 59 Künstler*innen aus 19 Ländern teilnahmen. Ermöglicht wurden sie durch die Unterstützung des Fonds Darstellende Künste, der Berliner Senatsverwaltung für Kultur und Gesellschaftlichen Zusammenhalt und des Projektsfonds des Bezirks Kreuzberg-Friedrichshain.
✭ FAQ
I am living outside Germany, can I apply for APAL@AmnAsia residency?
No. Due to our limited resources, we cannot accept applications from artists living outside Germany at the moment.
Do I need to have a German tax number?
Yes, we can only pay the artists if they have a German tax number. If you apply as a team, please make sure that all other members also have their German tax numbers. Please note that the tax number is not the same as the tax ID. The tax number has the format 00/000/00000.
What is meant by performing artist in this residency?
This residency is meant for artists working with live performance on stage, regardless of medium or format.
We are a group of artists with and without asian backgrounds. Can we apply to APAL@AmnAsia residency?
No. The residency is meant as a safe space for artists with asian background to share experience and find solidarity with each other. Artists from past editions has expressed a need to keep it solely for artists with asian backgrounds, because such a space is currently lacking in Germany.
Do I have to be present for the whole residency period?
Yes. The residency is more than just an opportunity for artists to work on their own projects. We hope that through the residency, the artists can develop a sense of bonding, by supporting each other’s projects and sharing daily chores. Cutting short the residency period would interfere with the bonding process.
Will accommodation be provided for the day of the end-presentation in Berlin?
No. Accommodation is provided only for the period on The Farm. For the day of the end-presentation in Berlin, you have to arrange your own accommodation.
I would like to work with a theme that deals with my traumatic experience. Is APAL@AmnAsia residency suitable for me?
It depends. If you require an extensive process and a familiar environment to create your work, then the residency may not be suitable. Please take into consideration that the residency period is very short and that you will be living in an unfamiliar environment, surrounded by people you do not know.
How long should my piece for the end-presentation at Berliner Ringtheater be?
No longer than 12 minutes.
Who pays GEMA for the music rights in my piece?
We recommend you use music that you have produced yourself or own the rights to. If you use music that is protected by copyright, you must pay GEMA yourself.
Is it possible for my work not to be documented or for the documentation not to be shown publicly?
No. Documentation is an important and integral part of the residency. So please apply, only if you agree to have your work documented and for the documentation to be made accessible to the public.
Is APAL@AmnAsia accessible for people with disability?
The Farm is not designed for barrier-free use. For further information: Accessibility