The AIL is an experimental space and a platform for projects at the interface
of art, science and artistic research and part of the University of Applied Arts Vienna. With the
‘AIL Residency Program
for Alumni’, the AIL aims to promote and make visible the artistic work and interdisciplinary research of alumni of the
University of Applied Arts outside the traditional exhibition scene.
As part of the Open Call, we provide the selected
alumni with a workspace for 4 weeks in one of the AIL exhibition rooms. The space is accessible 24 hours a day, seven days
a week, with no overnight accommodation provided. In addition, applicants can use the existing technical infrastructure of
the AIL (depending on the availability of equipment and facilities). Alumni will also have the opportunity to interact with
the interested public as well as other artists, teachers and students. A budget of up to EUR 1500 is available for the realization
of the project, which can be used for fees and material costs. Applicants undertake to be present for the public twice during
their residency for 2-3 hours (e.g. live workshop, project presentation, performance, workshop) and to organize an Open Studio
Day. At the end of the residency AIL asks for a report that can be used for a separate feature on our website.
The AIL
will actively promote the project/residents via the website and social media channels in order to reach a broad public. In
addition, we are also happy to organize visits with departments of the universities to enter into dialogue with students as
well as feedback rounds from teachers or the AIL team.
Time Slots:
Residency #1: Mon, 24.2. - Mon, 24.3.2024
Residency #2: Fri, 28.3. - Fri, 25.4.2024
Submission:Via mail (1 PDF (max. 10 MB) to
elisabeth.falkensteiner@uni-ak.ac.atDeadline:
25.01.2025- Concept proposal: Submission of a short concept (max. 1000 characters) describing the planned project.
- Letter
of motivation (max. 1000 characters): Explain why you would like to use the AIL space for your project and how your project
fits into the interdisciplinary exchange at the AIL.
- Links to the artist portfolio or similar relevant information
on artistic works
- Please state the year of your graduation and your degree programme
- Please indicate the desired
period for your residency
Selection procedure:The selection is made by the AIL team. The
focus is on interdisciplinary approaches and concepts as well as artistically expressive works that enable an exchange with
the public and enrich the AIL network.
We look forward to your creative ideas!
