Styria Artist-in-Residence (St.A.i.R.) 2027
OPEN CALL
Styria Artist-in-Residence (St.A.i.R.) 2027
Snehta Residency × Land Steiermark
Application deadline: 22 November 2026
Snehta Residency is pleased to announce an open call for Greek artists to apply for the Styria Artist-in-Residence Scholarship (St.A.i.R.) 2027, organised in collaboration with the Regional Government of Styria / Land Steiermark.
The collaboration forms part of an ongoing exchange between Styria and Snehta Residency, fostering artistic exchange, international dialogue and sustainable professional connections between artists and cultural organisations in Greece and Austria.
Through this open call, Snehta will select and nominate three artists to the St.A.i.R. programme. From these three nominees, one artist will be selected for a confirmed funded residency in Graz, Austria, in 2027.
About the residency
The Styria Artist-in-Residence programme supports emerging international artists and art theorists who are interested in developing their practice while engaging with the artistic and cultural context of Graz and Styria.
The selected artist will receive:
€1,100 per month towards living expenses
Accommodation in central Graz, in a private room with private bathroom and shared kitchen
A working space arranged through a cultural initiative in Graz
Professional support and opportunities to connect with artists and the cultural scene in Graz
The opportunity to present selected work or participate in an artist talk
The residency has a minimum duration of two months. Preferred dates may be indicated in the application and will be considered whenever possible.
Travel expenses, artistic production/material costs and all necessary insurance costs are the responsibility of the selected artist.
Please note that valid health, accident and liability insurance covering the full residency period will be required before participation.
Who can apply?
This Snehta open call is addressed to Greek artists working across artistic disciplines who are interested in developing a project in Graz and engaging with its artistic and cultural community.
Applicants should propose a clear artistic project or research direction that can meaningfully develop through a residency of at least two months.
Application material
Applications should be submitted to Snehta Residency only and must include:
The completed St.A.i.R. 2027 application form
A motivation letter
A short CV
Your preferred residency period and proposed duration(minimum stay: two months)
A brief description of the proposed artistic project(maximum 1,000 characters)
A portfolio with examples of previous work
Up to 5 representative links, if relevant
The complete application should not exceed 20 pages / 10 MB.
Please submit all material in English.
Selection process
Following the deadline, Snehta Residency will review the applications and select three nominees.
The three complete applications will then be forwarded by Snehta to the St.A.i.R. programme in Styria, where the final selection will take place.
One residency position for an artist nominated by Snehta is confirmed for 2027.
Deadline
22 November 2026
Applications received after the deadline or incomplete applications may not be considered.
How to apply
Please send your complete application to:
Email subject: St.A.i.R. 2027 – [Applicant Name]
The official St.A.i.R. 2027 application form and programme information can be downloaded below.
Styria Artist-in-Residence (St.A.i.R.) 2027Snehta Residency × Land Steiermark
An exchange programme fostering artistic mobility, dialogue and sustainable international connections between artists and cultural communities in Greece and Styria.
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