The Arthur Boskamp-Stiftung is inviting applications for the post of Artistic Director of M.1 in Hohenlockstedt, to run from 1 January 2027 to 30 June 2028.

The non-profit Arthur Boskamp-Stiftung supports the visual arts and culture, with a focus on contemporary art (M.1 kuratieren) and community-based cultural work at a local level (M.1 Lokal). Every two years, the Arthur Boskamp-Stiftung awards its two Advancement Awards to artists with links to northern Germany. The foundation thus positions itself at the intersection of regional context and international contemporary art. The spacious former military building M.1 in Hohenlockstedt provides space for exhibitions, events and residencies, and can be used as a venue for community activities and creative production.

The position of artistic director is for a term of one and a half years and is awarded on a two-year rotation. It involves the conception and implementation of an independent curatorial programme within the context of M.1. There are no specific requirements regarding content or form; an overarching programmatic framework is desirable.

The artistic director is responsible for the conception, planning and implementation of M.1’s curatorial programme. In addition to developing exhibitions, events or other formats, this role also involves organisational and communication tasks such as budget planning, securing external funding, publications, outreach, public relations, and collaboration with artists, guests, external partners and the foundation’s team. We are looking for candidates who demonstrate initiative, a sense of responsibility, the ability to work in a team, and a readyness to deal with the context of Hohenlockstedt. The artistic director represents the venue’s programme both within and outside the region. Fluency in German and English is therefore essential.

The position of artistic director at M.1 is a fixed-term, part-time role (approx. 20 hours per week) with a gross monthly salary of €1,800. As the monthly salary is fixed, any group applications must clearly state how working hours and the salary are to be divided amongst the group members. For the 2027/28 season, a basic production budget of €45,000 is available. Additional funds must be raised.

The artistic director is supported by the foundation’s team in matters of organisation, set-up and public relations. Temporary on-site accommodation is available, and a workspace in the M.1 office is available at all times. There is no obligation to reside on site. The artistic director develops the programme independently, with complete freedom in terms of both content and design. A key part of the role is the awarding of the Arthur Boskamp-Stiftung Advancement Awards. The artistic director issues the call for entries in accordance with their own thematic or formal criteria, organises the awarding of the prize to two artists or groups through a jury of their own choosing, and oversees the publications and presentations or exhibitions associated with the prize.

The programme can be reflected upon or documented, either alongside or following the event, with an issue of the kuratieren series.

Please submit the following documents with your application:

1) Proposal (max. 2 A4 pages) for the first year, clearly setting out your own interests and research questions and including a detailed plan.

2) Examples of work (max. 5): curatorial projects, exhibitions, etc.

3) CV

Please send your application by 30 June 2026 as a PDF (max. 10 MB) to Dr Ulrike Boskamp and Katja Schroeder (bewerbung@arthurboskamp-stiftung.de). A decision on the award will be made by the end of July 2026.