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.

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.

With the survey ‘Living and working as a visual artist in Berlin’, we want to paint a nuanced picture of the professional, social, and financial situation of visual artists in Berlin.

Aus dem Strategischen Herbst der Solidaritäten

© Anja Teske

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.

The Co-Studio Representative for Berlin, Julia Brodauf, on the current status of commitment authorizations (VEs) and the preservation of endangered studios

The bildungswerk des bbk berlin presents its course program for the first quarter of 2026: This comprehensive and unique advanced and continuing education offer is available to visual artists.

Around 300 studio leases will expire in the next two fiscal years. The political will to secure them is there, and financial security does not seem to be a problem either.