The Federal Republic of Germany and the Federal State of Berlin made an agreement in 1999: the Capital City Culture Agreement.

It states:

 There will be a Capital City Cultural Fund.

The abbreviation is: HKF.

A fund is money for a specific purpose.

It is pronounced: Fong.

Here it means money for artists in Berlin:

When they organize actions and events in Berlin.

Every year, the government gives the HKF 15 million euros.

Who receives the funding?

Artists from various fields can receive money.

For example, for:

• Theater
• Music
• Exhibitions
• Festivals

It is pronounced: Festi-wel.

That’s an event over several days, often focused on a specific theme.

For example:

• Films from around the world
• Theater for young audiences
• Concerts from a specific music genre

There is also funding:

When artists from different fields collaborate.

Important:

All actions and events should have special significance for Berlin.

And also for Germany.

They should bring people from other countries to Berlin:

Because they are curious about these actions and events.

Funding from the Capital City Cultural Fund is also available:

When events take place again after a break.

This is also called a revival.

Actions and events from these fields can receive funding:

• Music
• Film
• Visual Arts

That means:

Working with various materials.

For example:

- Wood

- Metal

Figures or objects are shaped from the materials.

• Performing Arts

• This is art that exists only for a certain time.

That includes, for example:

- Theater

- Dance

• Literature

• This refers to events with writers.

For example, when writers read from their books.

• Media Art

Media is pronounced: Medjen.

These are ways to exchange information or connect people.

Media includes for example:

- A newspaper

- The Internet

Media Art means:

Media is used in the artistic work.

For example:

- Art made using computers

- Art about the topic of the Internet

• Cross-disciplinary

That means:

An artwork combines art from different fields.

For example:

A theater piece uses the Internet.

• Contemporary or Historical Topics

This means the history of a particular time.

Some people experienced this time themselves.

They can talk about that time.

There is also funding for artists:

When their work connects multiple areas.

How can you get the funding?

You can apply online twice a year:

If you want funding for an action or event.

There is an application form for this.

You must apply by April or October.

The exact dates are always on this website.

- Time counter homepage

You always apply for the following calendar year.

That means from January to December.

You will not receive the requested funds in the same year.

A group decides on the funding applications.

This group includes 4 representatives from politics.

This group is called:

Joint Committee

The Joint Committee is advised by:

• A curator (male) or curator (female)

This person plays an important role in the meetings:

Especially when it comes to the funding. They can also advise on the applications.

This person can also suggest:

Who should be members of the jury.

• A jury
• This is a group of professionals.
• They review and discuss the applications.

There is a coordination office.

This is an administrative office.

This office is responsible for planning the work.

This includes preparing and supporting the following tasks:

• Applications for funding
• Planning of meetings for employees
• Working in the Capital City Cultural Fund

Do you have questions about the application?

Then the Coordination Office will help you.

Here is the contact information:

Coordination Office of the Capital City Cultural Fund

c/o Senate Department for Culture and Europe

Head of the Coordination Office:

• Júlia Gutiérrez Peris

• Contact:
• Julia.GutierrezPeris@Kultur.berlin.de

This staff member can also assist you with questions:

• Ildikó Mod

• Contact:
• +49 (0)30 90228-738

• Ildiko.Mod@kultur.berlin.de
• Jessica Mazzola
• Contact: +49 (0)30 90228-373
• Jessica.Mazzola@kultur.berlin.de
• Delf Reumann

• Contact:
  • +49 (0)30 90228-251

• Delf.Reumann@kultur.berlin.de
• There is also advice from the curator (male) or curator (female):
• If you have questions about your application.

• But this is an exception.
• This is only possible for certain questions.

Here you can find information about:

• You can apply for funding for this.
• This is the time period for submitting an application.
• Downloadable explanations for applications.

• Photo: Atelier Fleetinsel - Internet

Here is the link to the application.

There is also information about:

These actions and events received funding.

This is what was done with the funding.

On the website, you can also find:

• This is how the Capital City Cultural Fund works.
• These working groups exist.
• These are their tasks.
• This is how the Joint Committee decided on the applications.

• These actions and events are receiving funding.

How do you use the website?

There are 4 sections.

They are called:

• Funding.
• Funded Projects.
• About Us.
• Announcements.

If you click one of the sections:

You will see different topics.

You can click these topics:

To get more information about them.

The bottom line of the page shows all sections and topics.

If you click on a topic or a section:

You will go directly to that part of the website.

At the very bottom, you will also find:

• Contact details.
• Data protection information.
• Accessibility statement.

Under the "Funding" section you will find:

• All information about the application.
• Frequently asked questions and answers about the application.

At the top right, there is a large icon.

It looks like this:

If you click this icon:

You have two options.

1. Upload a funded project

Here you can describe actions and events:

If you received funding for them.

Then these actions and events will be presented on the website.

2. Submit an application

This takes you to a website of the

Senate Department for Culture and Europe.

This is a government office.

It belongs to the Berlin government.

This office is responsible for culture in Berlin.

For example:

• Exhibitions.
• Theatre.

On this website, you will find the application for funding.

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