Atelierhaus Salzamt | |
 The house is located on the south bank of the Danube beneath the Linz Castle | |
| Established | 2009 |
|---|---|
| Location | Linz, Austria |
| Coordinates | 48°18′23″N 14°16′59″E / 48.306359°N 14.283191°E |
| Type | Cultural institution |
| Website | Atelierhaus Salzamt Linz |
The Atelierhaus Salzamt (lit: "Studio House Salt Authority") is a cultural institution in the city of Linz, Austria founded in 2009. Its goal is to promote and support international exchange programs in the field of visual arts.[1]
The house is located in the centre of Linz, directly on the southern bank of the Danube. It functions as an art gallery, an artists' residence, and a studio space for local and international artists.
History
The building was constructed in 1706 as a Salzamt, an imperial authority that regulated the salt trade in Austria.
Typical of its time and area, it has many baroque architectural features, like cross-vaulted ceilings. The outside walls are built on the former city walls and are up to two meters thick.
In preparation for its designation as the European Capital of Culture in 2009, the city of Linz embarked on a renovation project for a notable building, with a budget of four million euros. Due to the building's status as a protected landmark, the renovation efforts were primarily concentrated on preserving its original structural elements. This included maintaining the authentic stucco ceilings and wooden floorboards in numerous rooms. Additionally, a basement was constructed to accommodate the building's utilities and sanitary installations, thereby rendering the building more functional as a residential space.
The Studio House
The Atelierhaus Salzamt serves as a hub for emerging visual artists from Austria and internationally. It houses a total of nine studios for artistic use. Additionally, the facility offers four international artists residencies, each inclusive of a modest apartment and a personal studio, at no cost. These residencies are available for a maximum duration of two months.
In addition, international guest artists receive a monthly stipend to cover living costs. Studios and apartments are also rented out to the Province of Upper Austria, University of Art and Design Linz and Ars Electronica. Four further studios without apartments attached are given to local artists from Linz and Upper Austria.
In order to document the international artistic exchange and to engage with the public, there are regular exhibitions, lectures, discussions, presentations and screenings in the ground floor exhibition and event spaces.[2]
References
- ↑ "Atelierhaus Salzamt Linz". DutchCulture. Retrieved 2022-08-24.
- ↑ "ATELIERHAUS SALZAMT « BLOG Atelierhaus Salzamt ///". Retrieved 2022-07-27.
External links
- Atelierhaus Salzamt Linz on linz.at.
- blog Salzamt Linz official blog.