The FeralAIR 2025 residency is now open for applications! Artists, makers, and researchers working at the intersection of art, technology, and the maker movement are invited to apply for this unique opportunity to develop and present their projects in Hallein, Austria.
FeralAIR offers a funded residency and project development grant, providing workspace in September 2025, networking opportunities, and a presentation as part of Schmiede25: FAUST (September 17–27, 2025). The residency is part of the Rewilding Cultures Network, fostering collaborations across art, science, and technology.
Key Details
- 1,000€ artist fee for up to 3 weeks in Hallein
- Material costs, travel, and accommodation covered
- Residency period: September 1 – October 5, 2025
- Workspace at the Saline in Hallein throughout September
- Participation in Schmiede25: FAUST – September 17–27, 2025
- Access to Schmiede and the Feral Networks
How to Apply
- Submit your application by March 31, 2025 to euprojects@schmiedehallein.com
- The application should be max. three pages and include:
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A concept for the residency
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A curriculum vitae
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References
An independent jury will select the residents. The program includes a public artist talk and a final presentation with process documentation. The FeralAIR fee is paid 50% at the start and 50% after project documentation submission.
Expectations: Residents should produce process documentation and/or work that can be exhibited.
Location: Saline Pernerinsel, Schmiede Hallein
Questions? Contact: euprojects@schmiedehallein.com https://schmiedehallein.com/archives/3580
FeralAIR & Rewilding Cultures
FeralAIR is a Feral Lab Network initiative, hosted by Schmiede Hallein and supported by Creative Europe. It enhances cross-disciplinary projects and deepens interactions within the Rewilding Cultures Network, fostering collaborations across Europe.
Rewilding Cultures Partners
PROJEKT ATOL / PIF CAMP (Slovenia)
CULTIVAMOS CULTURA (Portugal)
IONIAN UNIVERSITY / TTT – Taboo-Transgression-Transcendence (Greece)
BIO ART SOCIETY (Finland)
THE CULTURE YARD (Denmark)
MAKERY (France)
RADIONA / ELECTRIC WONDERLAND (Croatia)
SCHMIEDE HALLEIN (Austria)
Image credit: Maria Contreras | Project by Maria Nalbantova (FeralAIR 2024)
