In 2026, BACKPULVER will host five Diffractive Dialogues events and invites five Vienna-based artists to take on the role of teaching artists, each assigned to one event. Each selected artist will in turn:

• Propose a Vienna-based peer artist with whom they wish to engage in an artistic dialogue within the event.
• Collaborate with a third artist, invited by BACKPULVER, who will support their exchange through moderation and documentation
• Co-curate the content of the event together with BACKPULVER

Each Diffractive Dialogues is therefore led by a team of three artists—the teaching artist, their proposed peer, and a documenting artist— their exchange open to a wider group of participating professionals.

Format

• Duration: 3 consecutive days
• Daily schedule: 5 hours per day (exact times vary by venue & date block)
• Activities include practice-sharing sessions, communal meals and informal exchanges (meals and drinks provided by BACKPULVER)

What We Offer

• €500 per teaching artist, including:
• 3-day Diffractive Dialogues facilitation
• 2-hour preparatory meeting with BACKPULVER and the co-facilitators
• A supportive and reflective space for professional exchange
• Documentation material (see Unclear Definitions for a reference to BACKPULVER documentation )

Requirements

• Applicants must be based in Vienna, as BACKPULVER is unable to cover travel or accommodation costs.
• Interest in artistic research through somatic, performative, dance, or other body-based practices
• Interest in peer-to-peer exchange formats
• Availability for one of the following 3-day blocks in 2026:

1. February 2–4
2. April 28–30
3. June 8-10
4. September 28–30 
5. November 16–18

How to Apply

Please complete the application form via GOOGLE FORM LINK.

• Deadline: Sunday, November 16, 2025
• Notification: Applicants will be informed shortly after the deadline.