Trans*missions Radio Open Call

Trans*missions is an artistic research project that dives into queer archives to unearth the stories of our trans*cestors.

The Trans*missions team are looking to delve into Berlin’s rich queer narratives through archival research to create space for queer individuals to gain a deeper connection with themselves, their communities, and those who came before. The project will explore questions such as “What would it be like to talk to someone queer in 1903?” and “Will our gay text messages end up in a queer archive one day?”

With these explorations, the project aims to delve into historical roots through creative writing tools, playful research methodologies, and sound production techniques to bring these stories to life in a final radio show and zine.

Who Can Apply?

This is a special opportunity to participate in a process-based, educational, and experimental art environment, and is fully funded to be accessible for free to anyone aged between 18 and 27. Applicants should be interested in transqueer archive practice & sound of all backgrounds. The main criteria is that you are curious and willing to engage in a creative group process. Bilingualism (German & English) is a plus, as some archival materials are in German, but facilitation will be in both languages.

Application Details

Please send an email to trans_missions_radio@proton.me with the subject line “Trans*missions Application” and include the following: name and age, a brief introduction about yourself and your interests, why/what interests you most about participating. Any relevant creative experience you would like to share is also helpful (for example, do you have any experience with creative writing, poetry, sound recording, radio production, or zine making? As well, inform the project leaders if you have any access needs or accommodations that we should be aware of.

*The application deadline is 24 March 2025*

Applications from trans*, queer, and neuroqt* individuals are encouraged.

This program is in partnership with Spinnboden Archiv, Magnus Hirschfeld Gesellschaft, Das Feministische Archive FFBIZ, Refuge Worldwide, 90mil Radio, JugendKulturZentrum Pumpe, and Hopscotch Reading Room.

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In August this year, Refuge Worldwide will broadcast a two hour radio show of content created during the Trans*missions project.