Cooperative Ternitz | Artists in Residence Cooperative Dreiersiedlung

Cooperative Dreiersiedlung

Under the motto "Cooperative Dreiersiedlung," three ten-week residencies will take place on site in Ternitz between mid-April and the end of June 2026. The artists will be accommodated in the Dreiersiedlung and will have access to local infrastructure, such as the "Volkshaus", which is to be used more intensively as a community center in the future. As cooperatively designed art residencies, they will be supported during their stay by the project team and the municipality of Ternitz.

Target group and questions

The organization is looking for artists who are interested in using local narratives and/or the current transformation process in the settlement as a starting point for their work. Moreover, for those who are willing to open their artistic practice to residents and neighbors. The aim is to provide contemporary artistic impetus on site that supports the multifaceted transformation process of the Dreiersiedlung and makes cooperative potential visible and accessible. Contributions involving local initiatives, associations, artists, and cultural workers are very welcome. So are contributions that creatively address the following questions of settlement revitalization: What narratives and identities can be found in the settlement, and how can these be continued or reinterpreted? What might local supply and mobility look like in the future? How can the "Volkshaus" be a place for all? What role can art and culture play in future coexistence living? How can community spaces develop sustainably?

Benefits

The artists will receive

• a grant of 2,300 euros (net) for the duration of the residency from mid-April to the end of June 2026 (10 weeks).

• accommodation at Dreiersiedlung. There are no costs for the artists.

• A work or rehearsal space, depending on needs and availability.

• A budget of 1,000 euros per artist is provided for the implementation of projects and work.

• Travel expenses are reimbursed up to 700 euros per participant, with the project team emphasizing environmentally sustainable travel to and from the venue and preferring public transportation.