Bibliothek Andreas Züst – Studio Residency – Oberegg, Switzerland. A Six-week residency for duos or collectives (up to 5 people) exploring libraries, archives, and cultural knowledge
Residency period: July 22 – August 30, 2026
What’s included:
Private bedroom for each resident
Shared studio and quiet work areas across Alpenhof
Accommodation and meals
Travel costs covered
Optional living-cost subsidy up to CHF 750
Location:
Alpenhof, a mountain lodge at 1,110 m with views over the Rhine Valley and Lake Constance – a quiet setting for research, exchange, and focused work
Focus:
Projects that engage with the library or its sub-collections, especially research on cultural fabric, knowledge systems, and what lies outside them
Who can apply:
Duos and collectives (max 5 people)
National and international cultural workers from all disciplines – visual arts, literature, sound, architecture, design, new media, theatre, photography, film, and related fields.
How to apply:
Send one PDF (max 7 MB) to residency@bibliothekandreaszuest.net containing:
Completed application form
Statement of purpose (max 1 page A4)
Work documentation + CV (max 5 pages)
Individual CVs of all collaborators
Motivation + explanation of collective working methods (max 1 page A4)
Application window: Oct 28 – Dec 14, 2025
Results: by January 31, 2026
deadline: Dec 14, 2025
more info: https://bibliothekandreaszuest.net/en/residency
