Multidisciplinary Residencies in Austria

AIR InSILo

Hollabrunn, Austria

AIR InSILo, established in 2020, is an independent, artist-run residency situated in the serene, rural setting of Hollabrunn, just north of Vienna, Austria. It was founded by artists and curators Ksenia Yurkova and Martin Breindl with a vision to combat the isolation and commercial pressures often faced by artists. By providing a space removed from urban distractions and the demands of productivity, AIR InSILo focuses on fostering community engagement, environmental sustainability, and the exploration of the countryside's hidden layers. The residency is equipped with workshops for wood, metal, and other media projects, offering a comprehensive floor for living and working, shared spaces, and a garden. Emphasizing process over product, AIR InSILo invites artists, curators, and researchers to engage deeply with conceptual art, sustainability, and the ethical challenges of artistic production. It runs thematic open calls annually, focusing on various contemporary issues and offering a supportive environment for artists facing political persecution or needing a retreat to rejuvenate their creativity.

ARTcib SciArt Residency

Vienna, Austria

The ARTcib SciArt Residency offers a unique intersection of art and science, hosted by the Austrian Centre of Industrial Biotechnology (acib). This residency invites artists to engage with scientific research across three university groups in Vienna, focusing on microbiology, particularly the transformative capabilities of yeasts and computational modeling. The program supports the creation of an artwork inspired by themes of space art and self-sustaining systems, reflecting ecological and technological explorations.

Caritas Wien/Stadtteilarbeit

Vienna, Austria

The Caritas Wien/Stadtteilarbeit artist residency is part of the 'Kooperativ Ternitz' project, organizing three 10-week Artists-in-Residence programs in spring/summer in the former workers' settlement Dreiersiedlung in Ternitz, Niederösterreich. It invites artists from various disciplines to explore, cooperate, and develop projects supporting the settlement's transformation process, with support from the Caritas Stadtteilarbeit team and local community. Participants receive a net stipend of €2,300, housing, and access to local infrastructure like the Volkshaus.

Design in Gesellschaft (DING)

Vienna, Austria

Design in Gesellschaft (DING) is a studio community located in Vienna’s 20th district, dedicated to fostering innovative design practices within a collaborative environment. Founded on the belief that collective creativity can drive more courageous and joyful advancements in design, DING hosts several workshops and exhibitions around a serene inner courtyard. These activities aim to inspire new perspectives on future possibilities and challenge conventional practices. The residency program welcomes national and international designers, offering a 4-week stay with financial support of 1500€. Residents have access to shared studio facilities, including workshops for wood, metal, 3D printing, and fabric, as well as communal cooking and social spaces. The residency concludes with an exhibition and event showcasing the residents’ work. The program is part of DING’s broader mission to integrate design with societal needs, cooperating with museums, industry, and scientific institutions.

Echo Correspondence

Vienna, Austria

Echo Correspondence, founded in 2022 by Juni-Nyusta Ruckendorfer, is an artist residency and cultural space located in Vienna’s 19th district. The residency occupies the former studio-villa of the renowned artist Wander Bertoni, a space that was originally designed by architect Roland Rainer in the 1950s and later expanded by Johannes Spalt. Echo Correspondence offers a residency program that fosters critical, intercultural exchange and provides artists with the opportunity to engage deeply with the space’s history and architecture. The facility includes a pavilion, gardens, and a villa with two large studios, a living room, a bedroom, a kitchen, and a bathroom. Echo Correspondence supports artists through hands-on curatorial guidance, promoting a diverse and balanced creative environment. The residency also serves as a gallery and community space, hosting exhibitions, workshops, and events.

Kultur Service Steiermark GmbH

Graz, Austria

Kultur Service Steiermark GmbH, also known as Kulturvermittlung Steiermark, operates artist residencies in Graz, Austria, including the Styria-Artist-in-Residence (St.A.i.R.) program providing studios for international artists and theorists to foster networking in the Styrian cultural scene, and the Graz Residency for International Photographers (GRIP) in collaboration with Camera Austria for lens-based artists. These programs offer housing in central Graz locations, stipends ranging from €1,000 for one-month stays to €1,100 monthly for minimum two-month residencies, working spaces, and opportunities for presentations and local connections. They support emerging talents across visual arts, photography, literature, and theory, emphasizing research, production, and engagement with Graz's vibrant art scene.

RedSapata Tanzfabrik

Linz, Austria

RedSapata Tanzfabrik, also known as RedSapata Kunst-, Kultur- und Tanzinitiative, offers artist residencies at Sonnenstein Loft and AUBERGiNE in Linz, Austria, primarily focused on dance and multidisciplinary projects integrating the body, with recent calls emphasizing themes like AI, climate justice, gender equality, nature, society, politics, and the body. Residencies provide studio space (52-180m²) for approximately two weeks, optional accommodations, and a supportive environment for development, though travel, per diems, and production costs are not covered. Artists are encouraged to share work via studio showings or performances.

Salzburg International Summer Academy of Fine Arts

Salzburg, Austria

The Internationale Sommerakademie für bildende Kunst Salzburg (Salzburg International Summer Academy of Fine Arts), founded in 1953 by Oskar Kokoschka, is Europe’s oldest summer academy of fine arts. Located in Salzburg, Austria, it offers intensive workshops lasting from one to four weeks, led by renowned artists, curators, and critics from around the world. The Academy operates primarily at Hohensalzburg Fortress and the Untersberg quarry in Fürstenbrunn, with additional temporary spaces in Salzburg. It aims to provide a unique environment for participants to engage deeply with art production, curatorial practice, and art writing, fostering critical reflection, artistic production, and networking opportunities. It provides a dynamic and inspiring environment for artists to develop their practice, engage with peers, and gain insights from leading figures in the art world. Through its diverse course offerings and vibrant cultural programs, it continues to be a significant platform for artistic growth and professional development.

Steirischer Herbst

Graz, Austria

Steirischer Herbst is an annual contemporary art festival in Graz, Austria, offering various residency programs including the Research Residency Fellowship for scholars and artists to access its extensive archives and engage with its history and interdisciplinary topics. These residencies typically last one month, provide stipends, housing allowances, and travel support, and culminate in public presentations or events during the festival.