Organizer Information

Salzburger Kunstverein is a contemporary art institution based in Salzburg, Austria, dedicated to promoting experimental and critical artistic practices. Founded in 1844, it offers exhibitions, publications, and residencies that encourage engagement with current cultural discourse. The Writer-in-Residence Programme is organized in partnership with ArtReview, an influential international art magazine, providing writers with professional mentorship and networking opportunities.

Title & Description

Writer-in-Residence Programme 2026 This month-long residency invites writers to explore CAPTCHA Realism, the Salzburger Kunstverein 2026 curatorial framework, through reflective, experimental, and playful engagement. Residents will immerse themselves in SKV’s exhibitions and Salzburg’s cultural environment to produce a text responding to the year’s program. The residency emphasizes intellectual exploration and creative process, rather than guaranteed publication.

Categories

Writing, Art Criticism, Cultural Journalism, Nonfiction

Eligibility

  • International applicants
  • Professional writers, critics, or authors with relevant published work
  • No age or gender restrictions
  • Open to writers capable of submitting materials in English

Program Benefits & Awards

  • Private studio apartment in the historic Künstlerhaus
  • EUR 900 scholarship
  • Health insurance
  • Editorial mentorship and networking with ArtReview editors
  • Access to a bicycle for personal mobility
  • Opportunity to produce a text for potential publication in ArtReview or SKV’s institutional formats

Application Fee

None

Application Requirements

Applicants must submit a single combined PDF in English containing:
  1. Brief summary of professional experience
  2. Pitch (up to 300 words) for a text engaging with CAPTCHA Realism
  3. One sample of recent published writing (max. 1000 words; article, review, exhibition text, or equivalent)

How to Apply

Send your PDF via email to: lederer@salzburger-kunstverein.at Subject line: “Writer-in-Residence 2026”

Key Dates

  • Application Deadline: 15 February 2026
  • Notification of Selection: 15 March 2026
  • Residency Period: One month between April and December 2026

Location

Salzburg, Austria

Additional Details

  • Each writer will produce one text during residency; publication in ArtReview is not guaranteed.
  • SKV may facilitate alternative publication options in institutional magazines, catalogues, or other formats.
  • Residency prioritizes process, experimentation, and intellectual engagement over publication outcomes.

Website Link: https://salzburger-kunstverein.at/writerinresidence2026_en