Call for Submissions: H13 Prize 2026

• Prize money of 5000 EUR
• Production budget of 3000 EUR for the realization of the award-winning project
• Festive award ceremony and premiere of the performance project on Fri, 20.11.2026, 7pm, at Kunstraum Niederoesterreich
• Subsequent installative or performative presentation within the exhibition space, duration: 7 days, Sat, 21.11. – Sat, 28.11.2026 
• publication in the form of a leporello
• Public artist talk with the artistic director of the Kunstraum
• Two-week residency at Künstlerhaus Bethanien in Berlin (exact dates will be agreed upon between the winner and Künstlerhaus Bethanien)

FURTHERMORE:

• The Kunstraum provides a two-person set-up team (max. 2-3 days).
• In November, there is the possibility to rehearse on site (after prior coordination with the Kunstraum’s production management).
• Site visits are possible in June 2026.
• The photo documentation of the performance project will be funded by the Kunstraum.

• The H13 call for submissions is open to all artists who have their main place of residence in Austria and whose practice is demonstrably based in the field of performance.
• Artist duos or collectives may also apply.
• Performance projects that have already been realized and presented to the public, will not be considered.
• The call for submissions ends on Sun, 22.03.2026 (11:59pm, CET).
• All applications are made under exclusion of legal recourse. By participating, applicants accept the decision of the jury. Applicants must be the authors of the project (Copyright Act, § 10, Para. 1).

• Complete online application form (→ step-by-step-support)
• Title of the project
• Concept in English (!), maximum 2 pages of text (excluding sketches, photos, etc.) Please note: Your concept should not only describe the performance but also clearly outline your plan for the subsequent installative or performative use of the exhibition space, considering the specific architectural features of the Kunstraum (→ Kunstraum floor plan).
• Cost calculation (within a maximum of 3000 EUR) for the production of the performance and the associated installative setup (including transportation, technical rental equipment, etc.) (→ list of available technical equipment that can be used for free for your project). Please note: If your cost calculation includes external funding, please supplement the calculation with a realistic plan in case the funding does not materialize.
  • Biography
  • Portfolio (max. 20 pages)

!!! ATTENTION !!! 

• Only online submissions will be reviewed.
• The concept proposal must be submitted in English.
• PDFs must not exceed a maximum of 15 MB.

The H13 Jury 2026 includes:

• Antje Weitzel (Artistic Director, Künstlerhaus Bethanien)
• Marijana Schneider (Curator, Museum der Moderne Salzburg)
• Michikazu Matsune (Artist)
• Frederike Sperling (Artistic Director, Kunstraum Niederoesterreich)

The jury's decision is final and incontestable.

→ General rights and liability in the framework of the H13 Open Call

Out of respect for our international jury members. Digital translation services can of course be used. We do not require perfect English. 

An annually changing jury, put together by the artistic director of Kunstraum Niederoesterreich, selects the prize-winning project.

Jury members 2026:

• Antje Weitzel (Artistic Director, Künstlerhaus Bethanien)
• Marijana Schneider (Curator, Museum der Moderne Salzburg)
• Michikazu Matsune (Artist)
• Frederike Sperling (Artistic Director, Kunstraum Niederoesterreich)

An overview of the technical equipment available at Kunstraum, as well as floor plans and views of the space, can be found HERE. The equipment can be used for free and by arrangement.

Performance projects that have already been realized or premiered before will not be considered. This is different for projects that have emerged based on already realized/premiered performances and represent a significant and demonstrable development compared to them.

Yes, as long as the project fits within the time frame of the H13 program (duration: 8 days, Sat, 21.11. – Sat, 28.11.2026), this is possible.

The production budget of 3000 EUR should include:

• Material costs
• Transportation costs
• Fees for other contributors (e.g. sound, scenography, performers)
• Travel and accommodation costs of performers, if applicable

Kunstraum Niederoesterreich is committed to paying artists and project participants FAIRpay. We kindly ask you to consider this when budgeting fees (→ FAIRpay guidelines).

The Kunstraum Niederösterreich will provide the following for the realization of the project:

• Setup assistance (max. 2-3 days)
• Free use of the available technical equipment
• Sound technician during the performance on the evening of the award ceremony
• Photo documentation of the performance project

Yes, you can apply for additional funding or material sponsorship yourself to increase the production budget. We are happy to support you in this. If external funding is applied for, a plan for the case of the funding not materializing must be submitted.

• In November, there is the possibility to use the Kunstraum for rehearsals, preparations, and setup in arrangement with the production management. Site visits are possible from June onwards by prior arrangement.
• Our two-person installation team will assist you with setup if required (max. 2-3 days)
• Core time for preparations & rehearsals is Mon-Fri 9am-6pm, on weekends and public holidays this is not possible

Performers or other collaborators do not necessarily need to be named in the project submission. However, fees for co-performers must be covered by the €3,000 production budget, so we ask that this item be considered when budgeting (→ FAIRpay guidelines).

Feedback from the jury is not possible due to the high number of submissions. We kindly ask for your understanding.

The two-week residency is intended for your free use – independent of the submitted project. The exact dates of the stay will be agreed upon with Künstlerhaus Bethanien.

We are pleased to offer the following in collaboration with our H13 partner this year, Künstlerhaus Bethanien in Berlin:

• Travel allowance (Berlin-Vienna, round trip)
• Accommodation in Berlin for the duration of the residency
• Studio at Künstlerhaus Bethanien
• Networking activities within Künstlerhaus Bethanien and Berlin's art scene

!! ATTENTION !!

If a duo or collective wins, only one person may take advantage of the residency.

→ HERE you can find more information about Künstlerhaus Bethanien.

No. The individual benefit for the award winner is central to this residency; a separate project proposal is therefore not required.

Feel free to use our step-by-step support for the submission form or ask us directly via mail (josepha.edbauer@kunstraum.net). Or join our Online H13 Q&A Session on Wed, 04.03.2026, 6pm. 

→ get registered for the Q&A