Mozarteum University in Salzburg, Austria, invites media artists and artist collectives to apply for a funded residency to create an interactive, multi-user XR performance in the newly built X-Reality-Lab.
The Lab features cutting-edge projection-based XR technology and is supported by the open-source software framework mozXR developed in cooperation with the Ars Electronica Futurelab.
This call is seeking a media artist or artist collective to create an artwork – ideally, though not exclusively, within the realm of performing arts – that explores the boundaries of the X-Reality-Lab and its technical options in an innovative way. This residency is ideal for someone eager to contribute to the establishment of a new infrastructure for media art and setting the stage with experimental artwork. As the X-Reality-Lab and its wrapper software are still in development, access will be limited to a select group of users, offering an exclusive opportunity to engage with cutting-edge technology in an innovative setting.
The production phase involves a minimum of three weeks in Salzburg in January–February 2026 and the presentation will be in March 2026.
For the realisation of the artwork, the artist receives up to 40,000 EUR that should cover artists fees, material costs, travel and accommodation costs and potential subcontracting (e.g. developers, designers, musicians, actors etc.) costs. Further, the artist shall receive on-site support from Mozarteum University staff for setting up the work in the X-Reality-Lab. The core development of the project, however, must be carried out by the artist(s) or collective themselves.
