Let's Save Each Other: Community and Solidarity Through Art & Tech

3-month art & tech winter residency in Berlin-Mitte or online. Makerspace, mentorship, showcases. No experience needed. 9 Nov–31 Jan

For more information, check your website : https://www.schoolofma.org/programs/p/fall2026-creating-community-solidarity-thru-art-tech

We are inviting thoughtful, creative humans (like you!) in Berlin and beyond to come together for the next three months both on- and off- line to learn, play, think, and create together. Come explore art, tech, design, political inquiry and human connection on zoom, or in our makerspace, and studio on the top floor of the historic ACUD Kunsthaus, the last surviving independent art and culture space from the 1990 reunification era in Berlin-Mitte.

This is the program we’ve been dreaming of for years! We’re opening our doors and inviting creative emerging artists, humans with innovative and intelligent minds, and anyone who is curious to come explore new topics, develop and expand your practice, and learn and teach things you’ve only dreamed of learning and teaching, as you wrestle out the courage to begin something new.

We’ll support you in these endeavors while encouraging introspection, curiosity, hands-on exploration, and the enthusiasm and confidence to say something with your work. No prior tech experience necessary.

This is an open-ended program, more of an indoor winter camp for adults interested in exploration and creative life changes. Some afternoons there'll be a handful of people quietly (or not so quietly) working on projects; on potluck nights and some eves, the space may be fully alive. Come as often as you can!

what we provide

In Berlin

• Our studio and makerspace located at ACUD in Berlin, Mitte, will be open on weekdays from 13:00 to 20:00 and on weekends from 10:00 to 20:00. On special event nights, we'll stay open until 23:00 (all times are Berlin time)
• Opportunities to run a talk, workshop or mini-class on something you know
• Weekly community potlucks
• Classrooms you can reserve for knowledge exchange
• Onsite materials and tools: 3D printers, electronics, hand tools, a sewing machine, cameras, recorders and more
• Mentorship and support

Online

• The ability to schedule talks, workshops and other events on Zoom
• An online forum for exchanging ideas, sharing knowledge, and group discussions
• A mentor, assigned once the program begins, available for one-on-one check-ins if you feel stuck
• If you're able to come to Berlin at some point during the three months, you can join in person at no extra cost

For everyone

• Opportunities to exhibit your work IRL (see details below)
• Weekly prompts to inspire your creative output and lead you towards self-reflection and discovery, plus regular interactions with others doing the same
• Guest speakers on topics relating to art, technology, and society, with questions, interaction and discussion following, open to everyone in the program
• A dedicated online forum to share work and connect with the whole group

During this three-month program, participants will have the opportunity to showcase work in two key moments:

• 6. December: A visual showcase in collaboration with Berlin School of Sound taking place at Studio dB Berlin.
• January 2027: A group exhibition in our Make-Believe Studio during transmediale Vorspiel (end of month, date tbd)

We are offering a limited number of reduced fee solidarity tickets for this program for those facing financial hardships. These allow participants to pay a reduced fee and are reserved for women, BIPOC, and LGBTQ+ who otherwise would be unable to attend.

All the information is here. You can also buy tickets directly from our website, and apply for a solidarity ticket there. https://www.schoolofma.org/programs/p/fall2026-creating-community-solidarity-thru-art-tech