Architecture, visual art, performing art, design, literature, music, film, journalism and cultural theory.

Working in an environment of excellent fellow artists. Communal use of a multi-purpose room usable as a studio, of a rehearsal room (with Steinway piano and drums) and of an event space used by several organizations. In addition, fellows can apply for the defrayment of project-related material costs arising from the realization and presentation of artistic work.
 
The German Embassy in Ankara is responsible for supervision of the program. The Goethe-Institut is in charge of curatorial work and also of networking with Turkish cultural professionals and supporting the realization of projects on site.
 
During their stay, the fellows receive a flat-rate monthly allowance of €2,500 for living expenses in the form of a cash stipend. The lump sum grant is intended to cover travel and transport costs and costs that arise through fulfillment of the terms of the residency by the fellows. In addition, non-cash benefits include provision of furnished accommodation (apartment with cooking facilities and bathroom), defrayal of costs for water, electricity, heating and basic cleaning against a lump sum of 20 euros monthly paid by the resident.
 
It is possible to stay at Tarabya Cultural Academy with family members. Care of the children must be guaranteed by the legal guardians themselves. Information on the fees of the German Embassy Primary School and the German Embassy Kindergarten can be found here. Information on the German School’s middle and high school fees can be found here.

Four or eight months, with an option of a further stay of several months as part of the Return Program.

A good knowledge of German, a good knowledge of English and a basic knowledge of Turkish are an advantage. Unfortunately, pets are not allowed.

The fellows undertake to be present in Istanbul for the duration of the residency. In the case of absences that are not related to the project and that together exceed one tenth of the total duration of the residency, the cash grant may be subsequently reduced. If the absence is brought about by urgent personal reasons, the management of the Cultural Academy will decide on exceptions. As soon as the absence exceeds a quarter of the total duration of the residency, the stay is considered cancelled.
 
Acceptance of the residency establishes the obligation to use the offered funding opportunities. The production of specific artistic results on the part of the fellows during their stay is welcome. It is not, however, an obligation. If works are created during the tenure of the residency, reference should be made in publications to the support of the Cultural Academy. Open-mindedness towards the host country, willingness to network with the Turkish cultural scene and participation in events are expressly desired. At the end of the residency, fellows are expected to submit a written report about their stay.

Statute of the Tarabya Cultural Academy
House Rules of the Tarabya Cultural Academy

Architecture, visual art, performing art, design, literature, music, film, journalism and cultural theory.

Working in an environment of excellent fellow artists. Communal use of a multi-purpose room usable as a studio, of a rehearsal room (with Steinway piano and drums) and of an event space used by several organizations. In addition, residents can apply for the defrayment of project-related material costs arising from the realization and presentation of artistic work. The German Embassy in Ankara is responsible for supervision of the program. The Goethe-Institut is in charge of curatorial work and also of networking with Turkish cultural professionals and supporting the realization of projects on site.

Both tandem partners receive a monthly cash grant to realize their joint artistic project. The monthly rate for residents  from Germany corresponds to that of the Tarabya Residency; for residents from Türkiye, the monthly rate is 2,000 euros (in TL according to the current exchange rate). The grant for residencies for Turkish partners is provided by the Allianz Foundation. The tandem partners are supported by the Cultural Academy.

Turkish tandem partners who do not have domicile in Istanbul can apply to Tarabya Cultural Academy for assistance with accommodation in the city. Turkish tandem partners take part in all activities of the Tarabya Cultural Academy, including the weekly “Tarabya Tuesdays”, can use the studios and other common rooms, and are integrated on an equal footing into all processes. Tandem partners with a domicile in Türkiye  cannot be provided with an apartment at the Tarabya Cultural Academy.

It is possible to stay at the Tarabya Cultural Academy with family members . Care of the children must be guaranteed by the legal guardians themselves. Information on the fees of the German Embassy Primary School and the German Embassy Kindergarten can be found here. Information on the German School’s middle and high school fees can be found here.

Four or eight months, with an option of a further stay of several months as part of the Return Program.

Good English skills; basic knowledge of Turkish and German are an advantage. In addition, the general conditions of the Tarabya Residency apply.

Residents undertake to be present in Istanbul for the duration of the residency. In the case of absences that are not related to the project and that together exceed one tenth of the total duration of the residency, the cash grant may be subsequently reduced. If the absence is brought about by urgent personal reasons, the management of the Cultural Academy will decide on exceptions. As soon as the absence exceeds a quarter of the total duration of the residency, the stay is considered cancelled. Acceptance of the residency establishes the obligation to use the offered funding opportunities. The production of specific artistic results on the part of the residents  during their stay is welcome. It is not, however, an obligation.

If works are created during the tenure of the residency, reference should be made in publications to the support of the Academy. Open-mindedness towards the host country, willingness to network with the Turkish cultural scene and participation in events is expressly desired. At the end of the residency, residents are expected to submit a written report about their stay.
 
Statute of the Tarabya Cultural Academy
House Rules of the Tarabya Cultural Academy

The applications will be checked by the Tarabya Cultural Academy team for completeness. A pre-jury consisting of experts from the Turkish cultural scene reviews the applications and provides recommendations for the jury.

An independent jury of Tarabya Cultural Academy selects the recipients of the residency. The jury consists of a five experts who assess the artistic quality of the applications. The Cultural Academy decides on the award of residencies based on nominations by the independent jury. To this end, it forms a residency committee, composed of the administration of the Cultural Academy, the chairman of the Academy Advisory Board, and the chairman of the independent jury. There is no legal claim to the award of a residency.