Residency Program
Looking for time and space to dive deeply into your work?
Bears in the Park offers studios to performing, sound and transdisciplinary artists who want to focus fully on their current projects.
Tucked away in a beautiful brick building in Vienna’s 11th district, just a short walk from the U3 Gasometer station, our studios are far enough from the city’s distractions to let you truly immerse yourself in your practice. And from 2025, we’re thrilled to also welcome sound artists to our sound studio.
Your Time, Your Space
Residencies can last anywhere from 1 to 6 weeks, depending on availability — and you can even spread those weeks out over a year if that works better for you.
You’ll receive a key for the duration of your stay:
Full-time access if the studio is yours alone — come and go 24/7. Full-time access depends on needs and also availability.
Shared access if you’re working alongside another project — you’ll have a fixed half-day slot (morning or afternoon).
Most residencies are free of charge, because we know how hard it can be to find rehearsal space. If you already have funding, we simply ask for a modest rent, so we can keep supporting as many artists as possible.
What You’ll Have Access To
A fully equipped shared kitchen
Sanitary facilities (including a shower)
A small garden — perfect for a coffee break or clearing your head
Optional dramaturgical support — you can even invite Philippe and Charlotte into your rehearsal for feedback or to explore new directions together
How to Join Us
We don’t run an open call for the performance residencies (for sound and the Huggy Bears program we do though) — we want to stay open and responsive to the needs of the performing arts scene.
Just send us an email if you’re interested. Together, we’ll figure out the best fit in terms of time, space, and support.
Please note: We can’t provide accommodation or extra funding, but we’ll do our best to connect you with our network and share our expertise. Many artists return to join our yearly events — often as performers themselves.