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Art Open Calls in Austria

Active grants, residencies, and exhibitions for artists in Austria.

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11 active opportunities linked to Austria — from local foundations to international programs accepting artists based in or targeting this region. Resolved from location fields, organizers, and verified metadata. Sign in free for interactive maps, AI search, and calendar integration.

Alma-Wittlin Travel Grant for Young ProfessionalsGRANTPartial Funding

Alma-Wittlin Travel Grant for Young Professionals

Austrian Museum Day

Subsidized travel and access to the Austrian Museum Day, facilitating deep networking within the European cultural heritage sector.

Aug 31, 2026Variable travel subsidyAustria
periscope – Open Call for Artists 2027EXHIBITION

periscope – Open Call for Artists 2027

periscope

Solo presentations as world premieres, explorations of site-specific stimuli, and exhibition spaces for performative and artistic practice in 2027.

Jul 30, 2026No direct fundingSalzburg, Austria
Toolip International Art Contest 2026 (Painting Edition)COMPETITION

Toolip International Art Contest 2026 (Painting Edition)

Toolip Art Gallery

Second place receives €5,000, and third place €3,000. The 30 selected finalists will be exhibited in a gallery in a prestigious area of Vienna and presented in a collector's book distributed to industry professionals.

Jul 31, 2026€10,000Vienna, Austria
Call for grant applications in 2027OTHER

Call for grant applications in 2027

Phileas – A Fund for Contemporary Art

Project grants.

Sep 15, 2026
PERFORMA-Q: Queer Stories from Europe’s Periphery Residency Cycle 1RESIDENCYFully Funded

PERFORMA-Q: Queer Stories from Europe’s Periphery Residency Cycle 1

PERFORMA-Q Consortium

Separate budgetary coverage for travel and accommodation. Participants receive rehearsal space, technical support at the host venue, tailored 1:1 mentorship, and the potential for 'Deep Touring' showcases at major events like the Drama Queer Festival in Bratislava.

Jul 31, 20261,500 EUR to 4,000 EURTransnational (Slovakia, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Czech Republic, Austria, Sweden)
mdw Postdoc FellowshipFELLOWSHIPFully Funded

mdw Postdoc Fellowship

University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna (mdw)

Temporary part-time employment (3 to 6 months) at the University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna, institutional affiliation, and support in developing extensive third-party funding proposals.

Sep 4, 2026Up to €15,000 (Minimum full-time equivalent salary of €5,014.30 gross per month)Vienna, Austria
Staatsstipendium für bildende KunstOTHER

Staatsstipendium für bildende Kunst

Austrian Federal Ministry (BMWKMS)

Monthly scholarship.

Sep 30, 2026Austria

FAQ

How is country matching done?

We combine physical venue location, organizer country, city references, and program eligibility (not just keyword searches in titles) to give you the most accurate pool.

Do I need to speak the local language of Austria?

In 90% of international programs, English is sufficient. If the organizers require local language skills, we list this clearly in the requirements section.

Do grants in Austria cover visa and travel costs?

This varies. Fully funded opportunities and residencies often cover travel expenses or provide travel grants, while others only fund local accommodation.

Can artists from any country apply to programs in Austria?

Most listed opportunities are open internationally. Any citizenship or residency restrictions are structured and highlighted on the program card.

Which art organizations in Austria are most active?

We aggregate programs from leading art academies, museums, private galleries, and non-profit spaces. You can filter by organization type in your dashboard.