Organizer Information
PART International Art Residency Austria is a newly established residency program located in the historic Southern Pavilion of the Praterateliers in Vienna. Originally built for the 1873 World’s Fair, the site has long been part of Austria’s artistic ecosystem and was recently refurbished (2023–2025) to meet modern ecological standards. Commissioned by the Austrian Federal Ministry for Housing, Arts, Culture, Media and Sport (BMWKMS), PART supports artistic research, interdisciplinary exchange, and transnational collaboration. The residency hosts international artists, curators, and theorists while offering deep engagement with Austria’s social, ecological, and cultural landscapes.
Title & Description
Curator-in-Residence 2026 — PART International Art Residency, Vienna
This open call invites curators worldwide to apply for a two-month research residency in Vienna (February 4 – March 31, 2026), culminating in a public group exhibition in June 2026 at The Hall, Vienna. The residency supports curators interested in research-driven practice, spatial exhibition concepts, interdisciplinary dialogue, and contemporary artistic discourse. The selected curator will work closely with international Artists-in-Residence and Austria-based artists to develop a curated exhibition reflecting conceptual depth, spatial awareness, and critical engagement with the Austrian context.
Categories
Curatorial Practice, Contemporary Art, Visual Arts, Interdisciplinary Arts, Exhibition-Making, Research-Based Practice.
Eligibility
- Open to international and Austria-based curators.
- All genders, ages, cultural backgrounds, religions, and sexual identities welcome.
- 55+ curators are explicitly encouraged to apply.
- Suitable for emerging to established curators with an interest in spatial exhibition design and contemporary discourse.
Program Benefits & Awards
- Full residency (Feb–Mar 2026) with dedicated living & working space (family-friendly).
- Stipend: €1,300 per month (February & March).
- Exhibition in June 2026 at The Hall, Vienna.
- €7,000 exhibition budget covering curator honorarium, artist fees, production, programming, installation, dismantling, and travel/transport.
- Travel allowance: €400 (from Europe) or €700 (from outside Europe).
- Curatorial support, individual program development, and access to PART networks.
- Public transport ticket for the entire residency.
- Invitation letter & visa support if needed.
- Exclusive programming, social events, and interdisciplinary dialogue opportunities.
Application Fee
None
Application Requirements
Submit ONE PDF file (max 5 MB) containing:
- Biography (incl. website, social media, contact info, nationality, birth date, current location).
- Curatorial Portfolio (images + texts).
- Exhibition idea & Curatorial Statement for The Hall (max 5 pages, mood board included).
How to Apply
Email the PDF to: welcome@partresidency.at with the subject line: Open Call Curator-in-Residence 2026
Key Dates
- Application Deadline: 23 December 2025
- Notification Date: 15 January 2026
- Residency Period: February 4 – March 31, 2026
- Exhibition: June 2026
Location
Vienna, Austria
Additional Details
The residency is situated in a unique alluvial forest environment offering a quiet, inspiring context for research. The Hall serves as a flexible space for exhibitions, performances, and experiments. The exhibition budget is administered by PART and must be fully documented. Residents participate in communal programming and have access to a multicultural, interdisciplinary artistic community.