OPEN CALL: Slovak Artist in Residence in Vienna / Artist in Residence × kex—kunsthalle exnergasse in Vienna

Deadline: 16. októbra
Výsledky: 6. novembra

Malý Berlín (Trnava, Slovakia) and kex—kunsthalle exnergasse (Vienna, Austria) are looking for a Slovak artist or researcher working at the intersection of art, urbanism and ecology for an artist in residence programme in Vienna in 2027.

The selected participant will have the opportunity to engage with questions surrounding urban development, ecology, food systems and the relationship between the city and its peripheral areas.

Short description of the open call topic

Since 2020, the kex— residency programme has been connected to the Zukunftshof, a former farm and agricultural site on the southern periphery of Vienna. The site is situated between agricultural fields, family houses and an area undergoing planned urban expansion. This particular location opens up questions about how cities grow, how urban and rural environments interact, and how ecological and social systems can coexist within rapidly changing urban landscapes.

The residency invites artists and researchers to critically explore themes such as urban agriculture and food of the future, urban fringes and peripheries, urban expansion, circular economy and ecology.

We are interested in practices that can look at these topics from different perspectives and make them accessible through artistic, participatory, interactive or research-based approaches. The residency does not prescribe a specific medium or artistic outcome. Instead, we encourage applicants to develop their own perspective in dialogue with the local context and to consider how their practice can respond to the specific environment of the Zukunftshof and Vienna.

Duration

Two months in 2027 (available time periods: 2 consecutive months between February – July or between September – December)

The exact duration and schedule of the residency will be agreed upon with the selected artist and kex—.

Who are we looking for?

The open call is aimed at Slovak artists and researchers working in contemporary art and related fields, particularly those whose practice engages with questions of urbanism, ecology, environment, social change, architecture.

We welcome applicants working across different disciplines and media, including visual arts, performance, sound, video, design and other interdisciplinary approaches.

The residency is for applicants who are interested in working independently while also engaging with the local context and communities.

Criteria for participants:

Slovak artists and researchers,
emerging or mid-career practitioners,
applicants with an established artistic or research practice,
interest in the topics and context of the residency,
fluency in English and/or German,
previous international experience is not necessary.

The selection will be based on the applicant’s artistic or research practice, experience, motivation and relevance of previous/current projects to the themes of the open call. An important part of the selection will be the applicant’s interest in the local context of Vienna and the Zukunftshof.

What does the residency offer?

residency in Vienna for up to 2 months in 2027,
stipend 1.000 € per month for the agreed residency period,
reimbursement of travel costs to and from Vienna with climate-friendly travel encouraged,
accommodation in a flat provided by kex— for the agreed period,
networking and opportunities to connect with the cultural and artistic scene in Vienna,
regular meetings and consultations with kex—,
the opportunity to develop an artistic or research-based project in response to the local context,
a final public presentation to be agreed upon during the residency in consultation with kex—.

The selected artist is expected to:

actively participate in the residency programme,
engage with the local context and develop their artistic or research practice during the residency,
maintain regular communication with kex—,
present the results, process or findings of the residency publicly in a form agreed upon with kex—.

The final outcome does not have to be a finished artwork. It may take the form of a public presentation, talk, research output, text, performance or another format developed in consultation with kex—.

Application

Deadline for applications: 16th of October

Apply here!

kex—kunsthalle exnergasse

kex—kunsthalle exnergasse is a contemporary art institution in Vienna dedicated to supporting experimental artistic practices, interdisciplinary research and international collaboration. Since 2020, the residency programme has been connected to the Zukunftshof, a former agricultural site on the southern edge of Vienna, where kex— initiates interdisciplinary projects at the intersection of art, urbanism and ecology. The programme focuses on topics such as urban agriculture, food futures, urban expansion, circular economy and ecology, and is realised in collaboration with international partners from the fields of contemporary art and research.

www.wuk.at/en/kunsthalle-exnergasse/kex-residency

Malý Berlín

Malý Berlín is an independent cultural center in Trnava – a cozy historical town. More than 300 events take place in their two halls every year. The program is intended for all age groups and participants in theater and dance performances, concerts, discussions, and educational events. The center is very active in international projects focused on topics such as cultural heritage, climate change, and democracy. The centre has its own residency program with a large spacious studio suitable for large-scale work, which offers opportunities for creators of visual arts.