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Art on the move: Open Studios show diversity in Reinickendorf!
The district mayor and city councilor for culture visited the Open Studios in Reinickendorf, strengthening the art scene and promoting exchange.
Art on the move: Open Studios show diversity in Reinickendorf!
On November 1st and 2nd, 2025, the AR_29 studio floor in Reinickendorf opened its doors for the “Open Studios” event. District Mayor Emine Demirbüken-Wegner and City Councilor for Culture Harald Muschner (both CDU) were there to experience the diversity of the local art scene. The visitors had the opportunity to speak to 21 artists and experience their work processes up close. Those present particularly appreciated this direct contact berlin.de reports that….
Demirbüken-Wegner emphasized the importance of the art scene for the identity and attractiveness of the Reinickendorf district. The event not only promotes dialogue between artists and audiences, but also strengthens social coexistence in the region. Muschner saw the “Open Studios” as a clear indicator of the strength of the art and culture scene in Reinickendorf, which needs to be preserved.
The studio floor AR_29
The AR_29 studio floor, which has existed since April 2013, is housed on the site of a former police station in Alt-Reinickendorf and extends over more than 1,000 square meters. A space for creative development is being created there, which not only serves artists but also regularly hosts exhibitions, readings and concerts. This multitude of events distinguishes AR_29 as an important part of the Berlin art scene mein-berlin.net provides information about....
However, the studio community faces major challenges. The studio floor's lease expires in February 2026, putting the future of the creative center at risk. A total of 368 studios at 28 locations are affected, which increases concerns about artistic diversity in Berlin.
Challenges for the independent art scene
In Berlin, the freelance art scene is confronted with a variety of difficulties. Rising rents and massive cuts in studio funding, which is falling from 45 million to 22 million euros annually, represent existential threats rbb24 highlights the situation.... Around 30% of subsidized rooms are currently at risk. The high commercial rents in the capital, for example up to 25 euros per square meter in Neukölln, mean that many artists are considering moving to other cities such as Hamburg or Leipzig.
Anja Schrey, an artist who has been working in a subsidized studio for over ten years, expresses concerns about the future of her creative work. She emphasizes the need for political solutions to ensure the existence of creative centers and preserve Berlin's cultural diversity. The uncertainty about rental agreements and the threat of exodus of artists are endangering the lively art scene, which has attracted many talents since the fall of the Wall.
The upcoming Open Studios in Reinickendorf are a ray of hope in the midst of these challenges and show how important art and cultural dialogue is for the city.