medienfrisch

Experimental art and secluded village life come together at the interdisciplinary art festival medienfrische in the 14-soul village of Boden in Tyrol. The small village is transformed by medienfrische into a field of experimentation in the middle of the high Alps.

The Tyrolean Bschlaber Valley lies at an altitude of 1,400 meters and is one of the most remote places in Austria. Today, fewer than 90 people live there, with an aging population and rural exodus taking their toll on the region. For the fifth time, medienfrische is taking place there over 21 days. medienfrische is a contemporary art and media festival that focuses on current developments. The landscape and the completely different way of organizing everyday life in the valley require new and unconventional ways of thinking and ideas, as well as a questioning of conventional ways of working and living. we offer The residence in a secluded high valley encourages visitors to linger, rethink, and experiment. The Bschlaber Valley serves as a laboratory and workshop. Accommodation and meals are provided for the duration of the stay. Workspaces, mentoring, and exhibition venues are also provided. In addition, medienfrische offers a varied program of concerts, lectures, film screenings, readings, and much more throughout the three weeks. We are looking for Artists, media artists, scientists, craftspeople, and students from all fields (digital media, architecture, music and sound, film, literature, visual and performing arts, land art, etc.) who want to engage experimentally with the theme, landscapes, and inhabitants of the high mountains are invited to apply. At the end of the stay, an artifact created on site should or may be presented to the village for safekeeping. Individuals of all nationalities and genders aged 18 and over are eligible to apply. We only award places to people who can stay for the entire duration of the residency. Location and landscape The picturesque Bschlaber Valley with its village of Boden is located in the Tyrolean district of Reutte in Austria. There are alpine meadows, empty buildings, a fire station, a soccer field, two churches, living quarters, hay barns, etc. available for projects. The allocation of work locations and accommodation is done in cooperation with the participants and may change during the course of the stay.

What to expect:
Multi-disciplinary, Architecture, Performance / Live Art, Mixed media