Production Support
Based on an innovative and for the most part self-supporting model basis is able to aid creative producers in the early phase of their professional career by making workrooms available at prices far below the current local rents.
The offer is addressed in particular to ambitious young artists and creative producers from applied disciplines.
The basis support program comprises a range of facilities, offers, and opportunities for networking for the use of creative producers who receive support.
Applying for a Studio
Studios are allocated exclusively on the basis of a written application for a currently advertized vacant studio.
Please do not send blind applications as they cannot be considered.
The studios that basis offers are sponsored workspaces. The offer is addressed in particular to young artists and creative producers in pure and applied branches in the early phase of their professional career, for example after completing their studies.
The sponsored studios are available for a period of 6 years. An extension is only possible in exceptional cases.
A representative portfolio must be submitted by as a PDF. It is important that it convey clearly the professional direction in which you aim to develop.
Further, the application form (linked in the announcement) must also be completed and sent in.
Please do not phone us with your inquiries. After the closing date for applications we will contact you to arrange a viewing appointment.
photo: Angelika Zinzow
39 new studios available
Basis is delighted to be opening a new studio building at Düsseldorfer Straße 12 in collaboration with Frankfurt’s Cultural Office and the Office for city planning. Applications are open to both emerging and established artists and creative professionals. The first spaces will be available from November 1, 2026.
9 studios between 10 and 20 square metres
approx. €117.50 – €202.00
20 studios between 20 and 30 square metres
approx. €260.00 – €320.00
10 studios between 30 and 50 square metres
approx. €360.00 – €550.00
First viewing appointments:
October 14, 2026, 16:00
October 21, 2026, 16:00
(Participation in a viewing appointment is subject to prior submission of application documents)
Application deadline:
Applications may be submitted until all studios have been allocated. A selection for the first available spaces will be made by October 26, 2026.
Application-form:
Please submit all applications via the online form and upload one pdf with your CV and portfolio (max. 16 pages, max. 10MB) via the form as well.
This is the LINK to the application form.