Künstlerhaus Stuttgart
was founded by artists in 1978 as a vital space for rethinking the means by which art is produced. As a unique Stuttgart institution that houses exhibition galleries, workshop facilities, and artist studios, this foundational commitment to advancing the interrelated working conditions, creative interests, and lived relations that constitute artistic production remains central to the mission and operative structure of the Künstlerhaus Stuttgart today. The distinct identity of the institution is continually formed by this insistence that artists’ work-life conditions be given equal consideration with experimental approaches to the exhibition, distribution, and reception of art. By giving space for these social and political imperatives alongside its consistent support of cutting-edge practices and debates in the art field, the Künstlerhaus Stuttgart has developed into a site of local, regional, and international significance for artists, art communities, and diverse constituencies.
Institution
Artistic Directorship
Exhibitions and programming at the Künstlerhaus Stuttgart are designated by the artistic director, who is elected for a period of up to five years by a commission comprised of the board of trustees, advisory board, and representatives from the city government of Stuttgart. The temporal specificity of the artistic directorship, as a limited term position, supports a diversity of artistic positions and encourages artistic directors to approach their tenure as a multi-year project. The ongoing history of the institution is shaped by the cultural, interrelational, and infrastructural changes brought by each artistic director.
Previous Artistic Directors
- Ulrich Bernhardt, 1978–1986
- Veit Görner, 1987–1990
- Ute Meta Bauer, 1991–1994
- Nicolaus Schafhausen, 1995–1998
- Fareed Armaly, 1999–2002
- Elke aus dem Moore, 2003–2006
- Axel Wieder, 2007–2010
- Misal Adnan Yıldız, 2011–2014
- Fatima Hellberg, 2015–2019
- Eric Golo Stone, 2020-2023
- Tamarind Rossetti & Stephen Wright, since Jan 1st 2024
Workshops
The workshops are integral to the Künstlerhaus Stuttgart as an art institution that has always emphasized production conditions. The workshops—comprising production facilities for audio, film, video, photo, various printing techniques, and ceramics—are managed by voluntary workshop managers. These production facilities offer local and regional artists the devoted space and necessary equipment for realizing their artistic projects, whether long-term or small-scale works. Additionally, the workshops provide visiting artists on-site facilities for the production of exhibition-related work at the Künstlerhaus Stuttgart, or for other exhibiting venues in the Stuttgart area. Introductory courses and thematic seminars led by the workshop managers are offered regularly. While individuals utilizing the workshops also receive general support through the expertise of the workshop managers.
Studios
The interdisciplinary studio program offers individual work spaces to artists, architects, designers, and theoreticians for a period of up to three years. Applications for studios are reviewed annually by a committee comprised of the Board and Advisory Board. Studio grant recipients are assigned their own work space, with access to a shared kitchen and a large communal meeting room on the third floor, while they also have free access to the various workshops at the Künstlerhaus Stuttgart. The individual studio spaces are approximately 25 sq meters.
Library and Archive
Visitors have access to a large array of national and international publications and periodicals on contemporary art. The library houses more than 3500 publications, approximately 350 international films and art videos, as well as brochures, photocopies, pamphlets, and other documents. The archive includes documentation of more than 800 exhibitions and events that have taken place at the Künstlerhaus Stuttgart. As a library that reflects the interests of former artistic directors and artists who have worked at the Künstlerhaus Stuttgart, it is a valuable resource for regional artists, students, cultural enthusiasts, and visiting scholars.
Bylaws & Guidelines
Bylaws
Guidelines for dealing with discrimination, harassment and violence
Points of contact (3 people)
Ania Corcilius (Board of Directors)
Jasmin Schädler (Advisory Board)
Stephanie Bollinger (Advisory Board)
You can reach the point of contact by e-mail here
Complaints committee (3 people)
Regine Pfisterer (Staff representative)
Christoph Schwerdtfeger (Board of Directors)
N.N. (Members’ representative)
Art committee (3 people)
Björn Kühn (Advisory Board)
N.N. (Members’ representative)
N.N. (external)
History
A comprehensive history of the Künstlerhaus Stuttgart, and the building where it has been located since its founding in 1978, may be read here in a scholarly text by the art historian, Hans Dieter Huber:
Hans Dieter Huber: Als der Nordpol noch in Stuttgart lag. Die Firma Nördlinger & Pollock und die Reuchlinstraße 4b in Stuttgart(English translation soon)
Hans Dieter Huber: Ausbruch aus einer bleiernen Zeit. Die Gründerjahre des Künstlerhauses Stuttgart(English translation soon)
Published in: Künstlerhaus Stuttgart 40 Jahre. 1978–2018, Ed. Hannelore Paflik-Huber, av Edition, Stuttgart, 2018
The publication is available in our shop.
Team
Artistic Directors
Tamarind Rossetti & Stephen Wright
+49 711 615 7470
Managing Director
Juliane Gebhardt
+49 711 617 652
Accounting, Membership Service
Regine Pfisterer
+49 711 617 652
Curatorial Assistant to the Artistic Director
+49 711 615 7470
Assistant Managing Director
Project Manager Neue Auftraggeber
Technical Manager
Education
Thora Gerstner
Isabel Motz
Marla Fischinger
Facility Manager
Karl-Heinz Bitter
Board of Directors
Ania Corcilius
(1st Chairperson)
Jochen Detscher
(Deputy Chairperson)
Christoph Schwerdtfeger
(treasurer)
Advisory Board
Julian Bogenfeld
Stephanie Bollinger
Eva Dörr
Björn Kühn
Lena Meinhardt
Jasmin Schädler
The Advisory Board also includes Ania Corcilius, Jochen Detscher and Christoph Schwerdtfeger.
Workshop Manager
Lena Meinhardt (audio)
Lutz Reitemeier (film)
Faye Parish (photography)
Yvette Hoffmann (ceramics)
Stephanie Bollinger (children’s workshop)
Georg Ozory (etching)
Jochen Detscher (screen printing)
Iris Sipka (media)
Carmen Weber (lithography)
The letterpress workshop is currently looking for a new workshop manager.
Open Calls
Workshop grant
Künstlerhaus Stuttgart is now awarding regular workshop scholarships for the following workshops: Audio, Ceramics, Media, Photography, Silkscreen, Etching, Lithography.
Artists and collectives can apply for a project for a specific duration. The occupancy of the workshop will be coordinated with the respective workshop manager.
The workshop grant includes:
– the use of the workshop free of charge (use in coordination with the workshop manager)
– an introductory technical course in the respective workshop
– Advice from the workshop manager (not complete project supervision)
The following information is required for the application:
– Project description incl. project duration
– CV
– exposé
An application for a workshop grant is possible all year round. The jury, consisting of the managing director and the respective workshop manager, meets regularly to decide on the submitted projects. Applicants should contact the workshop manager before applying to clarify whether the project can be realized in the workshop. Unfortunately, any material costs cannot be covered.
Please submit the application documents only digitally as a pdf file by e-mail:
Contact: Juliane Gebhardt
e-mail: bewerbung@kuenstlerhaus.de
Subject: Workshop grant
Renting
The premises of Künstlerhaus Stuttgart offer event spaces with a special ambience for private and social occasions. Whether you are organizing a workshop, lecture, or company event, create an unforgettable event for your guests in a remarkable setting. The two exhibition galleries each provide space for up to 100 people. Our restaurant Im Künstlerhaus can be hired for private celebrations and dinners. Künstlerhaus Stuttgart is also available as a location for filming and photoshoots. The premises can also be hired outside regular opening hours.
Event equipment and furniture
If you have any questions regarding event and presentation equipment, seating, or other furniture, please contact us. We will be happy to advise you.
Catering
Our restaurant Im Künstlerhaus is available for your catering needs. The restaurant team can issue you a tailored quote on request.
Contact
We would be happy to meet with you to offer advice on the planning and organization of your event, and to provide you with a suitable quote:
Juliane Gebhardt
+49 711 617 652
info@kuenstlerhaus.de
Visit
Address
Reuchlinstraße 4b
70178 Stuttgart
T +49 711 617 652
Gallery opening hours
Fri-Sun 14-18h and by prior arrangement
please check our “SCHEDULE” for current exhibitions
Free entry
Location & directions
You can reach the Künstlerhaus Stuttgart by public transport.
S-Bahn station Schwabstraße
Bus route 44, stop Schwabstraße
Bus route 42, stop Schwab-/Reinsburgstraße
Accessibility
Künstlerhaus Stuttgart is dedicated to creating an open and accessible environment. All levels of the building are accessible by elevator and are wheelchair accessible. In our building and outreach, we continue to make every effort to improve all facets of accessibility.
Please send all access inquiries and requests to:
Tel +49 711 617 652
info@kuenstlerhaus.de
Member of the Arbeitsgemeinschaft deutscher Kunstvereine
Member of the Alliance for equitable arts and cultural work Baden-Württemberg
More information here
Contact
Künstlerhaus Stuttgart
Reuchlinstraße 4b
70178 Stuttgart
T +49 711 617 652
info@kuenstlerhaus.de
Office opening hours
Tue – Fri 10 to 5
