Organizer Information

Bildrecht GmbH is an Austrian organization supporting visual artists by providing legal, professional, and infrastructural resources. Their Bildraum Studio, located in the cultural area of the Brotfabrik Wien, offers artists a large, well-equipped workspace and exhibition venue. Bildrecht has a history of supporting both national and international artists through residencies, grants, and curated programs, fostering interdisciplinary projects across visual arts, media, design, and performance. The organization emphasizes fair compensation, professional exposure, and collaborative artistic development.

Title & Description

Bildraum Studio Open Call 2027 – Artist Residency in Vienna, Austria This open call invites artists to apply for residencies at the Bildraum Studio, a 170 m² atelier offering workspace, presentation space, and living amenities. The program is designed to support large-scale, spatial, and interdisciplinary projects, including painting, sculpture, installation, photography, graphic arts, media art, design, architecture, art & science, as well as dance, choreography, and performance. Artists will have the opportunity to develop their work in an inspiring environment and present their projects during or after the residency period. A FairPay honorarium partially supports on-site project development.

Categories

Visual Art, Photography, Sculpture, Installation, Graphic Art, Media Art, New Media, Design, Architecture, Art & Science, Performance, Dance, Choreography

Eligibility

  • International and national artists are invited to apply.
  • Certain residency periods are specific to artists living in Austria, while others are open to international applicants.
  • Applicants should work in the disciplines listed and demonstrate capacity for large-scale or interdisciplinary projects.

Program Benefits & Awards

  • Access to a fully equipped 170 m² studio with workspace, exhibition space, and a living area (kitchen, bathroom, sleeping area, storage, terrace).
  • Partial project funding through a FairPay honorarium.
  • Support for presentation of work developed during the residency.
  • Networking with other residents and access to a professional art environment.

Application Fee

None

Application Requirements

  • CV / Artist Resume
  • Portfolio or examples of past work
  • Project proposal specifying medium, concept, and intended outcomes
  • Personal and contact information

How to Apply

Online Application

Key Dates

  • Application Deadline: 2 March 2026
  • Residency Periods:
    • January – mid-March 2027 (Austrian artists, all disciplines)
    • Late March – early June 2027 (Austrian artists, all disciplines)
    • Mid-June – mid-July 2027 (dance, choreography, performance)
    • Late July – mid-December 2027 (international artists, all disciplines)

Location

Vienna, Austria

Additional Details

  • The studio includes underfloor heating, a separate sleeping area, fa ully equipped kitchen, a bathroom, storage, and a terrace.
  • Selection is made by a jury (SKE-Jury).
  • Previous residents include international and Austrian artists working in visual arts and performance, demonstrating the program’s prestige and international recognition.
Website Link: https://bildrecht.at/news/open-call-20247-2028-bildraum-studio/