NIA Empowerment Space Artist Residency

The African Cultural Foundation Wien is excited to announce the first NIA Empowerment Space Artist Residency, taking place from 1 November – 31 December 2025 in Vienna. This program supports six BIPoC artists by providing free studio space, visibility, and the opportunity to share their artistic practice with the community.
What is offered

• Shared studio/atelier space in Vienna for 2 months
• Support in developing one public workshop per artist (open to all)
• Visibility through our communication channels and networks
• A final showcase event presenting the works created during the residency
• Professional documentation (photo/video) of your creative process

What is asked

• Artists should use the space regularly during the residency period
• Each artist offers one participatory workshop (topic is open, e.g. painting, photography, performance, writing, dance, sound, interdisciplinary art)
• Willingness to participate in the final showcase and interviews

Eligibility

• Emerging or mid-career BIPoC artists based in Austria or with ties to Vienna
• Artists from any discipline (visual arts, performance, multimedia, etc.)
• Open to individuals or small collectives (up to 2 people per slot)

Timeline

• Application deadline: 1.October 2025
• Selection results: 31.October 2025
• Residency period: 1 November – 31 December 2025
• Final event: late December 2025

How to Apply
Please fill the Online Form, which will ask you for the following Information:

• Short bio (max. 200 words)
• Headshot (a picture of you that has a good resolution or show you at work)
• Artistic portfolio (PDF or link)
• Motivation statement (max. 500 words): Why do you want to join this residency? How would you use the space?
• Workshop idea (short description (150–200 words) tentative date, duration, number of participants)

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