Launched in 2017 by artists from B.L.O. Ateliers in Berlin-Lichtenberg, HIER & JETZT: Connections (HUJ:C) is a residency and exchange program for artists in exile. The organization defines exile as the loss of one’s social context and working environment in one’s country of origin for an uncertain period of time. The program supports artists who have relocated to Berlin by providing workspace, opportunities to share their work publicly, and engagement with HUJ:C’s artist network. It offers a platform for art, learning, and communication through collegial and informal collaboration.

Over the last seven years, HUJ:C’s transcultural network has grown to include more than 35 artists from over 20 countries, comprising Artist-in-Residence alumni and program contributors. The network organizes workshops, artist talks, film screenings, open studios, and exhibitions; these events serve as points of interaction between artists and the public, promoting cultural exchange and understanding. HUJ:C events aim to engage the broader community and raise public awareness of culturally diverse issues through art and dialogue. Through these activities, HUJ:C’s network continues to develop new social connections and resources for its ever-growing community

NOW:

Since its inception eight years ago, HIER & JETZT: Connections has grown into a space for art, collaboration, and exchange. Shaped by the contributions of dedicated artists and supporters, the program has built meaningful connections and supported artistic expression.
In 2025, Hier & Jetzt: Connections will enter a period of reorientation to reflect on its past, reassess its impact, and develop a more sustainable framework for the future. This time will be dedicated to strengthening our structural foundation, expanding our reach, and establishing a more resilient model for continued artistic engagement. As part of this process, there will not be a HUJ:C residency program or public events in 2025.
While we take this time for reflection and restructuring, we remain open to opportunities that align with HIER & JETZT: Connections, as well as collaborative and networking possibilities for the future. Updates on new developments will be shared through occasional newsletters and here on our website.
For any further details or inquiries, please feel free to contact us. 
HIER & JETZT: Connections, Artistic Direction

Till 2024 HIER & JETZT: Connections was kindly supported by the Department of Art and Culture Lichtenberg