FAQ Residency Bad Gastein

Costs and Funding

Which costs are covered?
- Accommodation and workspaces are provided free of charge by Culterim. Travel, transportation, and living expenses must be covered by the participants.

Infrastructure, Equipment, and Accommodation

How are the bedrooms furnished?
- Comfortably furnished: https://hausbergfriede.at/rooms
Is there Wi-Fi?
- @Haus Bergfriede: Yes
- @Kraftwerk: No
Is there heating?
- Yes.
How should I leave my room at the end of my stay?
- The room should be cleaned (vacuumed and mopped) and returned undamaged. Please inform us directly about any damage.
Are all rooms the same size and equally furnished?
- No, they vary in size and furnishings.
Can I choose my own room/studio?
- Allocation is generally based on a “first come, first served” principle. Coordination and swapping between participants are welcome.
How is my studio equipped, and how should I leave it?
- Each studio has electricity and ceiling lighting, a table, and a chair.
- It must be cleaned and tidied up at the end of your stay.
Can I lock my studio/room?
- @Haus Bergfriede: Yes
- @Kraftwerk: No, but the building is accessible only to us.
Is there a kitchen?
- Yes, a shared, fully equipped kitchen.
Is there a washing machine?
- Yes, a shared washing machine.
Is there electricity/water?
- Yes, the buildings have electricity and water. We ask everyone to use them sparingly.
Is there a bathroom in the house?
- Yes.
Is drinking water available?
- Yes.

Do I have to cook and shop for myself?
- Yes, there are shopping facilities in town.
Do I have to clean?
- Yes, the common areas (hallways, kitchen, and living room) must be cleaned regularly by the participants.
Do I have to clean up immediately after cooking/eating?
- Yes, everyone wants to find a clean space.
Are shared products used?
- Yes, a basic supply is available. Maintaining this supply is the responsibility of the participants.
Can I bring my pet?
- Yes, but please contact us in advance.
How do we deal with intolerant behavior?
- We have a zero-tolerance policy toward intolerant behavior, harassment, racism, sexism, homophobia, transphobia, and discrimination against people with disabilities. Please report such incidents to us directly.
Are there neighbors and noise regulations?
- Yes, the rules of the respective location must be observed.
How many artists are in the residency?
- A total of 4.
What language is spoken?
- English is generally spoken.
Can I make noise all night?
- No. All noise (including music and work-related sounds) should take place between 6 a.m. and 10 p.m. and respect the surrounding area.

Is there transportation to the residency?
- No.
Is there an introduction at the beginning of the residency?
- Yes, there will be a meeting with important information.
When and how does the final exhibition take place?
- There is an optional exhibition opportunity at sommer.frische.kunst. Works will be selected based on their curatorial suitability.
Can I receive visitors?
- Day visitors are possible with prior notice. Overnight stays are only allowed in exceptional cases and by prior arrangement.
Is there an accompanying program?
- Apart from the studio visit by Galerie Gegen & Lücke, there is no mandatory program. Participants are free to organize their time as they wish. The focus should be on independent artistic work.
Is someone from Culterim always present?
- Someone from Culterim will be present for the welcome and for the studio visit by Galerie Gegen & Lücke.
Do I need to bring my own materials?
- Yes, please obtain your materials in advance. There are no art supply stores nearby.
Can you help with visa applications?
- We can issue an official invitation but cannot provide full support.
How does the selection process work?
- After reviewing the applications, selections will be made in early March.