Open Call
ARTIST-IN-RESIDENCE

Artist-in-Residence

The Salettl Residency Program will take place for the second time in 2023 and aims to offer artists the opportunity to enter into direct dialogue with the community of the Kleine Stadt Farm and the surrounding nature in order to develop a project on site. Both during and towards the end of the residency, there is the opportunity to present the artistic process and results and to engage in exchange with the local people.

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The program is aimed at professional artists whose work demonstrates an interdisciplinary and cross-disciplinary approach and addresses issues of social and environmental sustainability. The thematic focus of the residency is to tie in with "Utopia" - the annual theme of cultural activities in the district of Vienna-Donaustadt. We invite the artist to work on this main topic from different perspectives and to realize it artistically.

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The Salettl Residency Program 2023 includes:

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• Residency from May 28 to June 25

• Final presentation on June 24

• Living and working space in the Salettl

• Stipend of 1.700 €

 

The costs for travel, materials and meals have to be paid by the artists themselves.

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The application is open to all interested artists regardless of age, gender, origin, sexual orientation or religious affiliation. Families are explicitly invited to apply. Children are welcome at the Kleine Stadt Farm.

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Accommodation

The artists live and work in the Salettl at the community farm, which is used the rest of the year as an event and cultural venue by the community. The 160 m2 area of the Salettl offers space to work, a separable living and sleeping area, a fully equipped kitchen, WiFi and a toilet with sink. The shower and washing machine are located in next door and are shared with the residents of the main house.

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The community farmstead is located near the Lobau-Donauauen national park. People work at the site in different initiatives and projects. There are some animals living at the farm and there are outdoor swimming places. There is a good connection to the city via the U2 and bus lines, as well as an attractive bike path connection (Donauinsel, Prater). Groceries can be purchased directly at the farm, as well as in nearby supermarkets.

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Groups and partners / family members

The grant is primarily designed for individual artists. Groups of artists can only be accommodated to a limited extent and pay an additional fee of 50 Euro per person.
Individual artists may bring their partners/family members. They pay an extra charge of 250 Euro per person. Children up to 12 years of age may be brought at no extra charge.

 

Accessibility

Unfortunately, the buildings of the community farmstead are very limited or not at all accessible for wheelchairs. There is no barrier-free toilet on the premises. Disabled artists with an interest in the residency are asked to contact us in advance.

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Application process

Applications will be accepted by email only.
The deadline for applications is February 20, 2023.

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Applications must include the following:

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• Contact information (name, address, email address, phone number, website/social media if applicable).

• Meaningful portfolio (PDF)

• Curriculum vitae (1 page)

• Motivation and description of the project to be implemented during the residency incl. ideas for the presentation (1 page)
   

Applicants will be notified of the outcome of the call in early March.

 

Selection criteria

• Relation to the theme "Utopia"

• Reference to the community farm project Kleine Stadt Farm in Vienna, Donaustadt

• Comprehensible presentation of the ideas for the presentation of the project

• Artistic quality

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Please send applications (all in one single PDF file) and questions to: