Organizer Information
The Künstler*innen Vereinigung Tirol is one of Austria’s longstanding organizations dedicated to contemporary visual art. Founded in 1946, the association serves as a platform for artistic production, exhibition-making, and critical discourse in Tyrol. Through its two exhibition venues—the Kunstpavillon and the Neue Galerie—the organization presents an internationally oriented exhibition program that embraces all forms of contemporary artistic practice. Alongside advocating for artists' interests, the association develops exhibitions, public programs, publications, radio broadcasts, and outreach initiatives that encourage dialogue between art and society. Its annual exhibition program is largely selected through an open international call, allowing artists from around the world to present ambitious projects in professionally supported institutional settings.
Title & Description
Kunstpavillon & Neue Galerie: Thresholds Open Call 2027
The Künstler*innen Vereinigung Tirol invites artists, curators, collectives, and interdisciplinary practitioners to submit exhibition proposals for its 2027 annual exhibition program under the theme “Thresholds.”
The call responds to contemporary social and political developments characterized by increasing authoritarian tendencies, anti-modern attitudes, democratic instability, and the resurgence of exclusionary ideologies. The organizers describe a world in which growing social complexity is increasingly difficult to interpret, creating uncertainty and a sense of loss of control that often manifests through misogyny, conservative backlash, and restrictive political narratives.
The 2027 program seeks artistic positions that investigate these developments while proposing alternative visions, counter-models, and emancipatory cultural strategies. Projects may critically engage with themes such as democracy, social complexity, systemic breakdowns, technological disruptions, anti-modern movements, gender politics, authoritarianism, and resistance.
Artists are encouraged to submit exhibition concepts, artistic interventions, research-based projects, multimedia installations, performative works, or experimental presentations that respond thoughtfully to the theme. Up to five projects will be selected and presented between January 2027 and January 2028 at either Kunstpavillon or Neue Galerie in Innsbruck, Austria.
Categories
- Visual Arts
- Contemporary Art
- Installation Art
- Sculpture
- Painting
- Drawing
- Photography
- Video Art
- Film
- Sound Art
- Digital Art
- New Media Art
- Performance Art
- Interdisciplinary Practice
- Socially Engaged Art
- Research-Based Art
- Curatorial Projects
- Conceptual Art
- Experimental Practices
Eligibility
This opportunity is open to:
- International artists from all countries
- Emerging, mid-career, and established artists
- Individual artists
- Artist collectives
- Curators and curatorial teams
- Interdisciplinary practitioners
- Applicants from all artistic disciplines and media
Selection is conducted regardless of:
- Nationality
- Ethnic background
- Social background
- Age
- Disability
- Sexual identity
- Gender
Applications may be submitted in either English or German.
Program Benefits & Awards
Selected participants will receive substantial institutional support, including:
Exhibition Opportunity
- Inclusion in the official 2027 exhibition program.
- Presentation at either Kunstpavillon or Neue Galerie.
- Exhibition duration typically ranges from 9 to 13 weeks.
Production Budget
For each selected project:
- Up to €3,500 for projects presented at Kunstpavillon.
- Up to €3,000 for projects presented at Neue Galerie.
The production budget may cover:
- Creation of new artworks
- Exhibition design
- Exhibition architecture
- Technical rentals
- Materials
- Travel expenses
- Accommodation
- Artwork transportation
Artist Fee
- Up to €2,000 (including VAT) per selected project as artist remuneration.
Artist Talk Fee
- Additional €250 fee for participation in an accompanying artist talk.
Institutional Support
- Exhibition production assistance
- Installation and deinstallation support
- Marketing and publicity
- Public relations campaigns
- Exhibition brochures and printed materials
- Translation costs
- Insurance
- Outreach activities
- Radio interviews and broadcasts through FREIRAD
Technical Resources
- Free access to available technical equipment and materials from the institution’s inventory.
- On-site technical support team.
Application Fee
None
Application Requirements
- Completed application data sheet.
- Preferred exhibition venue selection (Kunstpavillon or Neue Galerie).
- Project concept description (maximum 500 words).
- Short project summary (maximum 1,200 characters).
- Visual materials, sketches, renderings, or visualisations.
- Technical specifications and requirements.
- Portfolio or documentation of previous work.
- Film and video links via:
- Vimeo
- YouTube
- Dropbox
- Short CV(s) of participating artist(s).
- Detailed project budget calculation including:
- Production expenses
- Artist fee
- Additional funding if applicable
File Format
- One PDF file only.
- Maximum file size: 10 MB.
How to Apply?
Online Application
Key Dates
- Application Deadline: 30 June 2026
- Selected projects notified: Autumn 2026
- Public presentation of annual programme: January 2027
- Exhibition period: January 2027 – January 2028
- Average exhibition duration per project: 9–13 Weeks
Location
Innsbruck, Austria
Additional Details
- The jury may transfer a proposal from one venue to another if deemed more suitable.
- Group submissions may result in selected individual positions.
- Solo submissions may be considered for group exhibition formats.
- Applications should be highly specific and tailored to the announced theme.
- Generic or automatically generated proposals are strongly discouraged.
- Late or incomplete submissions will not be considered.
- Jury decisions are final and cannot be challenged.
- Additional funding sources are permitted when justified and realistic in relation to the provided production budget.
- Floor plans and venue images are available through the organizer’s website.
- All applicants will be informed of the final decision via email.
Jury Members
- Daniela Hahn
- Bettina Siegele
- One representative of the board of Künstler*innen Vereinigung Tirol