Current Artist in Residence:

Friederike Zamastil

Ursula Nill

Barnes Crossing

Barnes Crossing is a network of artists whose aim is to create space for performing art.To this aim Barnes Crossing offers production and presentation studios in the Wachsfabrik Cologne with new perceptive possibilities. 

Since the founding in 2006 by 5 choreographers, the spectrum of artists and artforms has expanded. Many freelance artists in Cologne use the studios, the performance programme and the experience of the network.

We offer:

  • Rehearsal space rental (100m²) and a performance stage studio (300m²)
  • Administrative offices and workshop for stage/costume construction
  • Stage equipment rental
  • Professional consultation and information source
  • Artist residencies


  • Dance in school programs