Organizer Information
GRUND1535 is a historic farmhouse in Rietz, Tyrol, Austria, dedicated to artistic and philosophical research, experimental practice, and interdisciplinary exchange. The residency is hosted in collaboration with the Positive Futures Festival (PFF), which supports underrepresented artists from diverse musical practices and cultural contexts, promoting boundary-shifting, transformative, and performative artistic acts.
Title & Description
Peripheral Grounds – Resonant Centers: Sound and Performative Residency (October 2026, Tyrol, Austria)
This residency invites artists working at the intersection of Sound/Music, Voice, and Performance to explore how sound, language, and body operate across cultural, linguistic, spatial, and political boundaries. Residents will develop individual projects, present a live performance as part of the Positive Futures Festival, and host public workshops, lectures, or artist talks in Rietz and Innsbruck.
Categories
- Sound/Music
- Performance
- Interdisciplinary Arts
- Audiovisual
Eligibility
- Open to artists of all backgrounds, including self-taught practitioners
- Encourages applications from diverse cultural and professional contexts
- No formal academic training required
Program Benefits & Awards
- Artist fee: €1,000
- Accommodation at GRUND1535 for the residency period
- Travel allowance: up to €600 + VVT Tyrol public transport ticket
- Opportunity to perform at Positive Futures Festival
- Platform for workshops, lectures, and community engagement
Application Fee
None
Application Requirements
- Portfolio of previous work
- Motivation letter
- Brief project proposal (max. 2 pages)
- Email submission to home@grund1535.com
How to Apply?
Submit application via email: home@grund1535.com (subject line: “Peripheral Grounds”)
Key Dates
- Application Deadline: 30 April 2026
- Notification of Selection: End of May 2026
- Residency Period: 1–26 October 2026
Location
Rietz, Tyrol, Austria
Additional Details
- Residents are expected to engage with both local and festival communities
- Projects should align with the theme: “From Peripheral Grounds to Resonant Centers.”
- Supported by the State of Tyrol and the City of Innsbruck