Organizer Information:

DAS WEISSE HAUS organizes this program in partnership with the Academy of Fine Arts Vienna. DAS WEISSE HAUS is a key institution in Vienna's contemporary art scene, functioning as an exhibition space and residency platform. This program leverages their partnership to connect emerging professionals with the city's academic and artistic infrastructure.

Title & Description:

Applications are open for Curators' Agenda: VIENNA 2026, an intensive residency program for emerging international curators.

The program combines theoretical reflection with hands-on exhibition making. It is designed to foster professional exchange and collaborative learning within an international peer group.

The residency focuses on the 2026 theme "IN(TER)DEPENDENCE," exploring intersections of science, art, and technology, and concepts of symbiosis and solidarity.

Participants will attend lectures, studio visits, and workshops (on Press, Communication, and Production). The program culminates in a collectively co-curated group exhibition at DAS WEISSE HAUS (scheduled for November 2026), developed under the mentorship of Anamarija Batista, PhD.

Category:

Curatorial Residency 

Eligibility:

The call is open to emerging curators from all around the world.

Candidates should be eager to engage with Vienna's contemporary art scene and deepen their knowledge of exhibition-making.

Program Benefits & Awards:

  • Tuition Covered: The program participation fee is fully covered by DAS WEISSE HAUS and its partners.

  • Exhibition: The opportunity to co-curate a public exhibition at a major Vienna venue.

  • Networking: Direct access to established curators, cultural educators, and artists in Vienna through guided tours and talks.

  • Mentorship: Seminars on "Exhibition Making: Theory and Practice" led by experienced mentors.

Application Fee:

€50 (Non-refundable registration/processing fee).

Note: While the program fee is covered, applicants are responsible for this initial registration cost.

Application Requirements:

Applicants must submit the following via email:

  • CV/Biography: Maximum one A4 page.

  • Motivation Letter: Maximum one A4 page, explaining why you want to take part.

  • Registration Form: Completed form (available on the website).

  • Proof of Payment: Receipt for the €50 registration fee.

How to Apply?

Send all required documents to application@dasweissehaus.at by the deadline.

Key Dates:

  • Application Deadline: 28 February 2026 (23:59 CET).

  • Residency Duration: 15 September – 10 November 2026.

  • Exhibition Opening: 7–9 November 2026.

Location:

Vienna, Austria.

Contact Information:

Official website

Email: application@dasweissehaus.at