kulturwerk of the bbk berlin
The kulturwerk of the bbk berlin is a non-profit subsidiary of the berufsverband bildender künstler*innen berlin (the professional association of visual artists in berlin) whose primary goal is to establish favourable conditions for artistic production.
The services provided by the kulturwerk are available to all professional visual artists in Berlin and enable them to work with unrestricted artistic freedom, independently of the pressures of conformity and commercialisation.
News
27.01.2026 | Press release by bbk berlin: First press breakfast hosted by bbk berlin and its subsidiary kulturwerk
On Monday morning, spokespersons for bbk berlin highlight the far-reaching consequences of the cuts and emphasize what is at stake in the long term: fair working conditions, secure spaces, and genuine participation for visual artists.
13.01.2026 | Press release by bbk berlin: The printing workshop's range of services is being expanded to include papermaking techniques!
The integration of the paper workshop into the print workshop broadens the spectrum of artistic techniques and professional opportunities available. Politically advocated for and promoted since 2024, the project was implemented by the Senate at the last minute before the end of 2025, in close cooperation with the management of bbk berlin, Wibke Behrens, and the workshop.
19.12.2025 | Press release by bbk berlin: A review of the year 2025 - Significantly reduced, yet still growing
For bbk berlin and its subsidiaries kulturwerk and bildungswerk, 2025 was a year like no other. We take a look back at the achievements, structures, and prospects.
Professionalization in the visual arts: The educational work of the bbk berlin in 2025
In 2025, the 'bbk berlin bildungswerk' held a total of 161 events as part of its in-person seminars and workshops, the Digital Campus, and the Strategic Autumn program, in which 1,360 visual artists participated.
FIXTURES #9 - Sharon Paz / Fragmented Reality – Technology, Memory and Home at December 8th, 2025
We are delighted to welcome our next guest in the FIXTURES event series: Sharon Paz. The artist uses technology both as a medium and as a metaphor for the construction of non-linear narratives. In her lecture, she will present several of her interactive projects in which the audience can participate.
FIXTURES #8 - Susanne Bosch / Translation.Bridging.Transfer on November 17th, 2025
At FIXTURES #8 we are very happy about our interesting guest: Susanne Bosch. Susanne Bosch will show several own works and some new projects, which are developped in her collaboration with Ulrike Zimmermann in their joint Studio Bosch.
The central question in her lecture is: But what does the translation of a process-based artistic work into another art form suitable for exhibition and the
Calendar
GENUG!ENOUGH! Global Women*s General Strike
The bbk berlin will be striking on March 9 for the Global Women's General Strike in front of the Brandenburg Gate, supporting a growing platform with over 1,000 women and several dozen men, more than 40 regional groups spread across the globe, and just as many organizations, each saying ENOUGH! in their own way.
Media and Music Talks lecture #5 Rumors of Noise: Sounds of the Future
Frauke Boggasch and Manfred Miersch invite you to the fifth installment of the “Rumors of Noise” series. The event is part of the Media and Music Talks. It will take place in the media lab (Kesselhaus) of the Medienwerkstatt and will focus on the sounds of the “future” and the present. The series is a series of events organized by the bildungswerk des bbk berlin.
Presentation of the study: Living and working as a visual artist in Berlin
The spokespersons of bbk berlin will present the results of our survey on the living and working conditions of visual artists in Berlin. Afterwards, we will offer all attendees the opportunity to ask questions and exchange ideas. The event will be broadcast live on our Instagram channel.