Residency

PART International Art Residency Austria offers accommodation and community for up to six international artists, curators, and art practitioners at the same time. Through dedicated time, space, and curatorial support, PART empowers residents to challenge norms, expand artistic practice and contribute meaningfully to the general artistic discourse. Each resident is provided with an approx. 60 sqm studio. Studios are furnished and have W-Fi. Two studios are with accessible entrance, with the option of connecting them. PART also provides accommodation and a monthly stipend.

PART does not cover travel costs; however, we do encourage the selected participants to apply for external financial support to cover their travel costs or per diem expenses. Our team assists in providing the selected candidates with letters of support and other documents whenever needed.

Before the start of their residency, residents are responsible for organizing their own trips and applying for any visas that may be required for their stay. They should also ensure that they have valid health and accident insurance covering their stay in Austria. For some countries a visa is required, for detailed information about who needs, or does not need a visa, please visit https://www.bmeia.gv.at/en/travel-stay/entrance-and-residence-in-austria/visa Also, Mobility Arts & Culture Austria is an information and advice website for arts and culture professionals on all aspects of mobility. https://mobility-arts-culture.at. PART provides comprehensive support for the application process, including letters of invitation and other legal documents necessary for visa applications.

Please send a mail to welcome@partresidency.at

Built in 1873 as exhibition buildings for the Vienna World Exhibition in the historicist Ringstrasse style, the “Pavillons des Amateurs” were dedicated to art then as they are today. By the end of the nineteenth century, the two remaining pavilions on the former exhibition grounds were already being used by artists as a place to work. Renowned artists such as Tina Blau, Hans Hollein, Alfred Hrdlicka, Oswald Oberhuber, Josef Pillhofer, Joannis and Annemarie Avramidis, Roland Göschl, Ruth Schnell and many others have made the spacious studios an internationally important centre of sculptural production over the decades. This glorious tradition continues today in the centre of Vienna's largest park, the Vienna Prater. Over the years, the sculptors have repeatedly campaigned for the preservation of the area.

PART regularly organizes public events at the BAR DES AMATEURS and THE HALL, which feature a diverse and sometimes large audience in some of the site’s shared spaces, including the garden. Some of these events involve residents in their programme, while others do not. In addition, participants who are invited to take part in these events may be invited to stay for short periods at PART. Residents are informed in advance of these events. PART guarantees a welcoming and safe environment for all its guests.

PART curates a wide range of cultural and inclusive events, including open studios, exhibitions, workshops, lectures and other opportunities for intercultural exchange. PART also organizes meetings with special guests, visits to archives, museums and cultural organizations that are relevant to the work of the residency participants and are individually adapted to their working methods and themes. Vienna has a lively and experimental art scene. PART connects residency participants to the city's cultural scene and provides information about exhibitions, lectures, performances and other events. Wherever possible, PART brings participants into contact with relevant organisations in Vienna and introduces the residency community to creative people from the city, including curators, writers, the press, artists and others from diverse, interdisciplinary backgrounds - also through partnerships established on a project-by-project basis. We will share institutional resources and expertise, opportunities for public engagement, and a scaffold for interaction and exchange between other residents and communities within and outside the contemporary arts.

The duration and exact dates are flexible and can be customized within certain limits depending on the participant, project and availability. The period ranges from one to four months.

Yes. However, keep in mind that when PART attributes a residency for a specific project, the offer remains the same: collective applicants should take into consideration that their members will share facilities. The grant is not adapted for artists’ collectives according to the number of members in the group. A studio apartment can comfortably accommodate two adults or a small family. For groups of three or more adults, we advise applicants to organize themselves according to their needs and the limitations of the accommodation. Duos and collectives should send one application form and a joint portfolio.

Arrival time must be arranged with PART team. Check-in and check-out are made during working days and hours, and must be arranged with the PART team. Check-in after 5 pm, check-out after 12 pm, during weekends or holidays cannot be accommodated. Upon arrival, residents will receive an email with arrival information and instructions.

The address is: Meiereistrasse 3 & 16, 1020 Vienna. The closest subway stop is the U2 (purple line) “Stadion”. Bus lines 11A and 77A as well as tram line 18 also stop near the park entrance. The closest stop will be “Stadiongasse.”

Through Open Calls, nominations and by invitation. Applications are evaluated by an international panel comprising professionals from different disciplines. Please look out for the next open call on PART’s webpage.

The programme welcomes international artists, curators, and practitioners from the fields of visual arts, film, art writing and theory, performance, and sound who are not based in Austria. There is no age limit, and we warmly encourage applicants of all ages to join the residency at PART.

Yes. Details to be discussed with PART team.

No, animals are not generally permitted on the premises. However, exceptions are made for certified therapy and service animals that provide necessary therapeutic support or assistance. These animals must have proper documentation and meet our guidelines.