JAŠA / BLOOM / Unnecessary Debris of Man's Blind Stupidity, site-specific installation, painting performance with Juliana Destefanis and Valeria Pin-Trunk / KINO ŠIŠKA / Ljubljana / 2021 / foto by Andrej Peunik

Making it 2024

Making It is returning. The international artistic workshop is led by the renowned Slovenian contemporary artist JAŠA (Jaša Mrevlje-Pollak), supported by project partners PiNA (Slovenia), the Venice Academy of Fine Arts (Italy), WE.ARE Institute (SI-Ger) and Kühlhaus Berlin (Germany).

The workshop harnesses art as a conduit for deep engagement with oneself, the surrounding world, and its myriad social issues. Participants will delve into their creativity, honing their skills in a dynamic, collaborative, and supportive environment.

Through hands-on experience, expert mentoring, and networking opportunities, Making It offers an immersive and enriching experience designed to inspire and empower young individuals in their career development.

The workshop spans multiple sessions:

  1. The project commences with a live presentation at the Venice Academy of Fine Arts on April 22nd, coinciding with the Venice Biennale.

  2. An intense one-week training session will be held in the coastal town of Koper from June 23rd to 30th, 2024.

  3. Online sessions will take place in September and October 2024.

  4. The grand finale will be held in Berlin from November 4th to 10th, 2024, where participants will present their works at Kühlhaus Berlin.

JAŠA / BLOOM / Boys & Guns performance with Jan Kmet & Kalu / KINO ŠIŠKA / Ljubljana / 2022 / foto by Andrej Peunik

Who is the workshop for?

The workshop is primarily for art students, aspiring artists, and young creatives at the beginning of their career paths. However, the application is open to anyone between the ages of 20 and 30 who has a high interest in artistic expression, works in cultural fields, and is driven by a profound desire to experience art as a form of personal growth and an instrument to broaden awareness.

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When?

JAŠA / UNNAME / performance by Primož Bezjak / KINO ŠIŠKA / Ljubljana / 2022 / foto by Nejc Ketiš

JAŠA / BLOOM / Utter score performed by Bowrain & others / KINO ŠIŠKA / Ljubljana / 2022 / foto by Nejc Ketiš

The project takes off at the Venice Academy of Fine Arts on the 22nd of April, during the famous Venice Biennale, with a live presentation of the program.

The workshop starts with an intense one-week training in the coastal town of Koper between June 23rd and 30th, 2024. It continues with online sessions up until the grand finale in the bustling city of Berlin between November 4th and 10th, where the participants will present their work to the audience in the 1700 square meter exhibition space of Kühlhaus Berlin. The workshop concludes with a virtual exhibition of the participants' works, displayed on the Making It website.


What do we cover?

Participation in the workshop is free of charge.

What's Included?

  • "Making It Training", June 23-30, 2024, Koper, Slovenia

    • Accommodation: Shared rooms (2-3 participants per room)

    • Travel support: up to 150 EUR per participant

    • Welcome food, coffee breaks, and basic groceries provided at the accommodation

    "Making It Final Group Exhibition/Event: All Tomorrow's Songs", Berlin, November 4-10, 2024

    • Production support: 150 EUR per participant

    • Additional support for non-Berlin residents: 200 EUR for transport/accommodation

    Participants are responsible for arranging their own health insurance coverage for the project duration.

JAŠA / BLOOM / Fade to Relevant / site-specific installation / KINO ŠIŠKA / Ljubljana / 2022 / foto by Andrej Peunik

Program Overview:

  1. "Making It Training" (Koper, Slovenia, June 23-30, 2024): A week-long immersive session with mentorship from Jaša Mrevlje-Pollak and PiNA, supplemented by guest lectures from Venice Academy of Fine Arts professors.

  2. "Making It Online Sessions" (September & October 2024): Progress updates, individual project development, and preparation for Berlin, alongside preparations for the virtual exhibition.

  3. "Making It Final Group Exhibition/Event" (Berlin, November 4-10, 2024): A 5-day preparation period culminating in a 2-day art show at Kühlhaus Berlin, focusing on site-specific approaches.

  4. "Making It Virtual Exhibition" (Making It website): A digital representation of participants' works showcased in a virtual group exhibition.

Context / Background

Rooted in JAŠA's collaborative ethos and driven by the need for interdisciplinary skills in contemporary art, Making It seeks to provide practical guidance and hands-on experience to aspiring artists. Building on the success of its inaugural edition, the workshop aims to enrich and expand its offerings in 2024.

JAŠA / BLOOM / performance with Marina Gallardo Rey / KINO ŠIŠKA / Ljubljana / 2022 / foto by Nejc Ketiš