Call for Submissions: “bildingship” A Work Scholarship for Young Artists

The aim is to bring the idea, the concept and working methods of bilding closer to the artists and at the same time artistic creation processes based on the to convey the own work on site directly to the children and young people can. Individual and collective art creation should be about this in addition to the professional discourse in the area of art production expand practical experience.

What is bilding?

• The art and architecture workshop bilding is a creative space for children and young people – Children aged 4 to 19 are supported in discovering and further developing their creative interests, skills and talents. In the bilding workshops, we work with artists and architects in painting, sculpture, architecture, graphic design, film and new media to independently and actively gain experience, initiate artistic processes and develop them further in practice. bilding offers one continuous program that offers a fun, experimental, creative, artistic and includes aesthetic support and support for young creatives. Participation in All constructive workshop programs are free of charge and are available to interested children and young people regardless of social and cultural background.
• The bilding is supported by a non-profit association and supported by the city of Innsbruck, the state of Tyrol, the Federal Chancellery of Austria, the Chamber for Civil engineers in Tyrol and Vorarlberg and the Federal Ministry of Education and Science and research.

Why bildingship?

• The “bildingship” is intended to provide ongoing operations with an expanded artistic open up a wide spectrum. Young artists represent an important and complementary link to children and young people in bilding. They create a natural close relationship for many young creatives, which prevents possible barriers in professional exchange and forms the basis for an optimal working atmosphere can be built. During the “bildingship” the artist should be given the opportunity to have an exhibition in bilding. This means that the artists’ radius of action, as well as the area of experience in exhibitions of young creatives in bilding be expanded.
• bildingship serves to become acquainted with the regional art and culture scene and to establish contact with art – creators on site. On the one hand, the aim is to demonstrate the bildings as a studio as well as the exchange of one’s own artistic work with youth and the artist community.

What can be expected from bilding?

• A free accommodation option in Innsbruck.
• An employment relationship to the extent of a parttime job of approx. 10 hours per week (€500). The artists themselves cover all other living expenses.
• The artists have unrestricted access to the bilding workshops and the spacious outdoor areas as working or Studio space. The materials available on site and the workshop equipment are also available.

Duration of Residency

• The duration is one semester and can possibly be extended to two semesters. Period: July 2024 – February 2025.

Who can submit?

• Artists from the fields of art and architecture with language skills in German and/or English, with an interest in joint artistic work with children and young people and max. 31 years.

For more information, visit bilding Kunst- und Architekturschule.