About the Open Call

GRUND1535, in collaboration with the Positive Futures Festival, invites applications for the 2026 Sound and Performative Residency. The open call centers on the theme “Peripheral Grounds: Resonant Centers,” exploring how sound, voice, and the body operate across cultural, spatial, and political boundaries. Artists are encouraged to investigate questions of marginality and centrality, and how resonance can shift perception and meaning. The selected artist will undertake a residency from 1–26 October 2026 in Tyrol, developing a project, presenting a live performance at the festival, and engaging with the public through a workshop, talk, or similar format.

Requirements

To apply, you must submit the following materials: Portfolio (showing your artistic work) Motivation letter Project proposal (maximum 2 pages) 📧 Submission method: Send via email to the address provided by GRUND1535 Include subject line: “Peripheral Grounds” 👤 Eligibility / Expectations Open to artists working with sound, voice, and performance Welcomes diverse backgrounds, including self-taught artists (no formal degree required) Selected artist must: Develop a project during the residency Present a live performance at the festival Lead a public activity (workshop, talk, etc.)

How to Apply

Submit a portfolio, motivation letter, and short project proposal (max. 2 pages) via email to the official address listed on the call page.