Artistic Residency: (In)Visible Traces: Artistic Memories of the Cold War!

BLOCKFREI, in collaboration with STUDIO DAS WEISSE HAUS, is excited to announce an
Open Call for one artistic residency as part of the Creative Europe project
(In)Visible Traces: Artistic Memories of the Cold War!

ABOUT THE RESIDENCY

One selected artist will have the unique opportunity to engage in a 1-month residency in Vienna during February 2025. This residency will provide the artist with the chance to:

• Dedicate time to investigate the Cold War’s cultural heritage and its local impact.
• Visit historical sites, museums, and exhibitions related to the topic.
• Build professional networks with local and international art communities.
• Create a new artwork inspired by the project’s themes. 

COVERED COSTS

• Travel Costs: return ticket, in the amount up to 275 EUR (brutto). 
• Accommodation in Vienna will be provided for the one-month residency period (February 2025). 
• Stipendium: 800 EUR (brutto).
• Artwork Production: in the amount up to 500 EUR (brutto). 
• Artist Fee: 500 EUR (brutto)

The residency will culminate in a public presentation showcasing the artist's practice and the artwork developed during the program, engaging art professionals, researchers, and the broader public. This event will be promoted through an online campaign.

WHO CAN APPLY

• Open to artists from Creative Europe-eligible countries* as well as Ukrainian artists residing outside Austria. 
• Applicants must demonstrate a proven interest in the project’s themes. 
• The selected artist will arrange their own medical insurance for the residency period and provide proof of valid health insurance. 
• Artists from all ethnic or social backgrounds, genders, sexual orientations, religions, and age groups are encouraged to apply.
• As part of the residency, the selected artist will/should conduct a youth workshop (approximately 15 participants), designed to foster creativity and engagement with the themes of the Cold War.
• More about the goals of the workshop here!

*Creative Europe-eligible countries include EU member states and additional countries listed here.

HOW TO APPLY? Send us:

• Portfolio: showcasing your artistic practice (PDF, small compression, max 3MB)  

• Narrative Biography (up to 600 words; PDF) 

• Motivation Letter: explaining your connection to the Cold War theme and the residency (up to 600 words, PDF) 

• Workshop Concept: a short proposal for the youth workshop (up to 300 words, PDF) 

• Artwork Concept: a short proposal of the planned artwork (up to 300 words, PDF) 

If you have questions, please don't hesitate to contact us: info@blockfrei.org!

Deadline: 22.12.2024, 24:00 CET