Performance Residencies in Austria
6 residencies for performance artists in Austria.
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Brut Wien
Vienna, Austria
Residency 1: brut nordwest, Black Box & Grey space Nordwestbahnstraße 8-10, 1200 Vienna Period: 27–30 May & 02–06 June Black Box stage dimensions: length: 13.80 m / width: 14.50 m / height: 4.10 m lower edge of rigging Rehearsal times: from 10:00 to 18:00 Residency 2: brut nordwest, Black Box & Grey Space Nordwestbahnstraße 8-10, 1200
LINZ FMR
Linz, Austria
FMRFMR – Festival for Art in Digital Contexts and Public Spaces is a biennial festival showcasing artistic processes and positions that reflect the ephemeral nature of our digitally connected present. FMR invites artists or art collectives to create a new work, or further develop an existing project. During the residency, FMR will provide space, resources and facilities for productive experimentation, dialogue, and collaboration. The work developed during the residency

Minus20degree Open Call
Flachau, Austria
minus20degree is a contemporary art and architecture exhibition that takes places every 2 years in Flachau, Austria. The exhibition lasts for 3 days, from 22 till 24 January . We are looking for artists in the field of sound art, videoart, performance, theater, installation, or dynamic land art for our edition. We are especially

Mozarteum University Artist-in-Residence
Salzburg, Austria
Mozarteum University in Salzburg, Austria, invites media artists and artist collectives to apply for a funded residency to create an interactive, multi-user XR performance in the newly built X-Reality-Lab. The selected artist(s) will receive up to € 40,000 in funding to develop and realize an interactive, multi-user XR performance, which will be shown at the inaugural X-Reality-Lab festival in

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.
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