Opportunity for Artists in Austria 2027 with Up to €7,500 in Funding to Organize an Art Exhibition

Kunstraum Memphis, a contemporary art space in Linz, Austria, is accepting applications for Memphis Calling 2026, an opportunity for artists, curators, and cultural practitioners to submit innovative ideas for an exhibition to be presented in 2027.

The initiative seeks new artistic and curatorial perspectives addressing contemporary issues, including social, political, economic, environmental, and technological transformations. It particularly encourages experimental projects that bring together multiple artistic disciplines.

Applicants may apply individually, as a duo, or as an artistic group. Proposals should present a clear concept for an exhibition that brings together multiple artworks or artistic contributions, rather than focusing primarily on the applicant’s own work.

The selected project will be presented at Kunstraum Memphis in Linz between mid-January and the end of February 2027, with the exhibition running for approximately four to five weeks.

Eligible Artistic Fields

The program welcomes projects related to contemporary art, including:

• Visual arts and exhibitions.

• Curatorial practice and exhibition-making.

• Interdisciplinary arts.

• Performance and experimental art.

• Participatory and interactive art projects.

• Art related to technology and digital infrastructure.

• Projects exploring memory, identity, migration, and society.

• Art addressing social, environmental, political, and economic issues.

The opportunity includes the following benefits:

1. A budget of up to €7,500 to cover the preparation and implementation of the exhibition.

2. Curatorial fees for the person responsible for the project, covered within the approved budget.

3. Artist fees for participating artists.

4. Coverage of eligible travel, transportation, production, materials, and technical equipment costs within the approved budget.

5. Access to the exhibition space and existing infrastructure at Kunstraum Memphis.

6. Free accommodation for up to 10 days in Linz, if a preparatory working period is agreed upon.

7. Organizational and technical support from the institution’s team.

8. Design and production of the exhibition’s standard printed and promotional materials.

9. Promotion through the institution’s website, newsletter, social media channels, and professional network.

10. Organization and support for the exhibition opening and accompanying events.

11. Documentation of the exhibition and publication of its content through the website and social media channels.

12. Opportunity to collaborate with artists and cultural professionals and develop an international artistic project.

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Be a curator, artist, or cultural practitioner working in exhibition-making or the development of artistic projects.

• Applications may be submitted individually, as a duo, or as a group.

• Submit a clear artistic and curatorial concept for an exhibition featuring multiple works or artistic contributions.

• The project must not primarily focus on presenting the applicant’s own artwork.

• The project must be feasible within the available budget, exhibition space, and specified timeframe.

• Be willing to collaborate with the Memphis team in developing and implementing the selected project.

• Submit the application in German or English.