Top Artist Residencies in Austria
Austria’s artistic landscape combines internationally recognised cultural institutions with smaller independent art spaces, historic cities, and regional contexts. From Vienna’s dynamic contemporary art scene to rural landscapes in Lower Austria and the Alps, artists can find a wide range of environments for research, experimentation, and creative exchange.
With a strong tradition of supporting cultural production, Austria offers residency opportunities across disciplines — from visual arts and digital media to sound, performance, literature, and interdisciplinary practices.
To help you explore these opportunities, we’ve compiled a selection of some of the best artist residencies in Austria for international artists and curators.
Camera Austria | Graz Residency for International Photographers
The one-month residency offers artists focusing on photography and lens-based media an opportunity to work and do research in the city of Graz. During their stay, the selected artist will have time to work on an already ongoing project or to develop a new one.
Location: Graz
Rewards: Accommodation, €1,000 stipend, travel, and more
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PART International Art Residency
Residents at PART find a warm, inspiring atmosphere that genuinely supports diversity, equity, and global exchange. Throughout their stay, residents benefit from close curatorial guidance and opportunities for mentorship and networking with local artists, curators, and institutions. Artist and Curator residencies last up to four months and access to the programme is available through various pathways, including institutional partnerships around the world, open calls, and jury-selected applications.
Location: Vienna
Rewards: Accommodation, studio, monthly stipend, local travel, and more
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Kunstmeile Krems | Incoming AIR
The incoming program is aimed at international artists who are interested in experiencing Kunstmeile Krems, the city of Krems, the Wachau World Heritage Site, the state of Lower Austria, and Vienna as well as forge artistic connections. Invitations are extended to artists from the fields of visual arts, literature, architecture, culture, music, and digital media.
Location: Stein/Krems
Rewards: Accommodation, €1,950 grant, and more
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GRUND1535 | Artist Residencies
GRUND1535 is a historic farmhouse in the village of Rietz, located on the outskirts of Innsbruck. It’s a space for artistic and philosophical research, experimental practice and interdisciplinary exchange. They host various residencies, keep an eye on their open calls to see what’s coming up.
Location: Rietz
Rewards: Accommodation, stipend, and more (varies based on program)
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Atelierhaus Salzamt | One-month residencies
The Atelierhaus Salzamt is a meeting place in Linz, Austria for young visual artists from inland and abroad. In 2026 they are looking for artists who deal with public space in small scale projects to join their one-month residency program for international artists.
Location: Linz
Rewards: Studio, accommodation, and €1000 monthly stipend
Image: Atelierhaus Salzamt
Kulturverein Salettl | SALETTL Residency Program
The SALETTL Artist-in-Residence programme offers artists the opportunity to develop site-specific projects in dialogue with the local community at the Kleine Stadt Farm in Vienna. The programme is open internationally and welcomes applications across disciplines.
Location: Vienna
What’s included: Accommodation, studio, and €1800 grant
Image: Thomas Ries
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