Short Description
kültüř gemma! is awarding a 6-month fellowship at the art institution Kunsthalle Wien. The fellowship is offered for the period of December 2025 to May 2026.
Kunsthalle Wien is the City of Vienna’s primary institution for contemporary art. At its locations in the Museumsquartier and on Karlsplatz, it presents an annual programme of exhibitions alongside public and educational programming that seeks to engage diverse publics.
Eligibility
The fellowship is aimed at curators or art educators, as well as people who work at the interfaces between these areas, who define themselves as migrants or BIPoC.
We provide a platform for artists, commissioning new works and partnering with individuals and institutions, both local and international, to develop exhibitions and publications based on original research.
Skills/Experiences
- Active interest and experience in contemporary art, with knowledge of the Viennese Art scene
desirable - Knowledge of current social, queer, and/or migrant discourses
- Experience of developing and delivering projects
- Ability to meet deadlines
- Responsibility and Conscientiousness
- Fluent in English and/or German
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Applicants must be residents in Vienna
Submission Requirements
- A letter of motivation stating why you are applying for a fellowship at Kunsthalle Wien. (Max. 1 A4 page)
- A biography, which does not have to follow the classic format, but provides sufficient information on your qualifications. (Max. 2 A4 pages)
- A description of the project you would like to realize within the framework of the fellowship (Max. 2 A4 pages // 10 MB)
How to Apply
Applications via email to: fellowship@kueltuergemma.at
Program Benefits & Awards
A 6-month fellowship is offered for the period of December 2025 to May 2026. The fellow will receive a monthly stipend of 1,300 euros, which will be awarded by kültüř gemma! The grant offers the opportunity to develop a series of events in collaboration with the curatorial department and the art education department.
The project will be realised during the duration of the “Vienna” exhibition (working title). The interdisciplinary project aims to facilitate the participation and access of a broader population in the programs of the Kunsthalle Wien, as well as to foster significant dialogues between various art practices, by integrating curatorial and art mediation approaches.
Entry Fee
None
Location
Vienna, Austria
Timeline
- Application Deadline: 30th September 2025
Website Link: https://kueltuergemma.at/en/kunsthalle-en
