Performance Residencies in Austria

Name of Residency: 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

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.