Pilotenkueche
Leipzig, Germany
A big group of team to make an amazing 3-months-experience! 10 international artists, 2 local artists, 4 interns, 2 invited curators, and 2 organizers (Julianne and Maeshelle). I really loved getting lots of feedbacks and input from these wonderful and diverse group of professionals and they documented the whole growth journey of artists really well with in-depth interview, which is published on their blog, and photos. Potluck lunches on every Friday gives a home-like warm feeling and you get to share your culinary culture with the group. Weekly activities were fun and engaging also. It could be a bit of hassle to find an accommodation that is affordable and close enough to the studio, but the studio space is humongous and interesting with the industrial and artistic vibe. I really loved my stay for 3 months and the organizing team is so sweet and helpful. Leipzig is a very interesting city also. Definitely recommend to come and explore! You get a free entrance ticket to some big museums and galleries as a PK (Pilotenkueche) resident too.
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The residency is not very selective and you can find fellow artist of different levels. However, the staff is friendly and the city is beautiful. The studio spaces are amazing. Is a good residency if you manage to find a funding and if you are proactive in contacting the local galleries.
There are both advantages and disadvantages. On the positive side, it provides a great experience to meet other artists and live in the city of Leipzig for three months. However, it can be quite costly if funding cannot be obtained. Additionally, there are many other residencies available in Europe with lower fees or funding. Therefore, it may be beneficial to explore other options.
as a local artist there are no costs. for internationals there is a fee.
The greatest strength of the residence is the shared studio, large, bright and with the right amount of privacy. In my opinion the cost is too high - it includes the studio, various organized activities and the final exhibition, but no living arrangements. Good participation of local people in the open studios and the exhibition, very little contact with external galleries or curators.
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