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Art Open Calls in Austria

Grants, residencies and exhibitions open to artists in Austria — 8 active calls with verified deadlines, application fees and funding details. Updated daily.

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8 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.

Call for grant applications in 2027OTHER

Call for grant applications in 2027

Phileas – A Fund for Contemporary Art

Project grants.

Sep 15, 2026
AMADEUS Festival International Design Competition 2026/2027COMPETITION

AMADEUS Festival International Design Competition 2026/2027

AMADEUS Festival Vienna

Winner recognition and feature in AMADEUS Festival promotional materials; international visibility.

Oct 9, 2026Vienna, Austria
Prix Ars Electronica u19 – create your world 2027COMPETITION

Prix Ars Electronica u19 – create your world 2027

Ars Electronica

Awards, exhibition space, and professional integration into the global festival ecosystem.

Mar 31, 2027No direct fundingAustria
Bears in the Park: Sound Artists ResidencyRESIDENCY

Bears in the Park: Sound Artists Residency

Bears in the Park

Studio access, technical equipment (monitors, mixers).

Rolling/Specific dates vary, check website.Vienna, Austria
Composition Competition 2027COMPETITION

Composition Competition 2027

University of Music and Performing Arts Graz (KUG)

Major institutional performance and deep integration into the academic framework of KUG.

Dec 10, 2026No direct fundingGraz, Austria
Staatsstipendium für bildende KunstOTHER

Staatsstipendium für bildende Kunst

Austrian Federal Ministry (BMWKMS)

Monthly scholarship.

Sep 30, 2026Austria
Austrian Bodypainting & Make-up Awards 2026COMPETITION

Austrian Bodypainting & Make-up Awards 2026

World Bodypainting Association (WBA)

Trophies, industry product prizes, professional photography integration, and live audience exposure.

Oct 12, 2026Up to €500Vienna, Austria (Pyramide Vösendorf)

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.