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The Goldrausch Künstlerinnenprojekt project invites 15 FLINTA* artists to take part in its year-long program that runs from January to December 2026. Successful applicants will participate in weekly as well as intensive courses that include practical exercises and seminars. The project was founded in 1989 by the Goldrausch Frauennetzwerk Berlin e.V. in an attempt to counteract institutional disadvantages faced by women artists by helping them forge career paths, develop practical knowledge and present their works publicly.