Visiting Curators Vienna 2026
Image: Visit to exhibition Ashley Hans Scheirl: In & Out of Painting at Belvedere 21with the participants of the residency program Visiting Curators Vienna 2025 by Verein K.
Verein K is pleased to announce the call for applications for the residency program Visiting Curators Vienna 2026.
For its eighth edition, four international mid-career curators will be selected based on the quality of their previous work and the strength and relevance of the exhibition project(s) they submit.
The residency
Selected curators will spend ten days in Vienna (November 16–25, 2026) engaging directly with artists, institutions, independent spaces, and cultural practitioners.
The program offers:
Tailored introductions to artists, curators, gallerists, and institutions
Assistance in arranging meetings and visits according to your interests, including
Studio visits
Meetings with independent art spaces and collections
Guided visits to selected exhibitions
Strategic support in developing long-term collaborations
Our aim is to foster meaningful international connections and create sustainable opportunities for artists based in Austria.
Travel and accommodation costs, as well as per diems, will be covered by Verein K.
Who should apply
We welcome curators who:
Have realized exhibitions in museums and/or other professional art institutions
Are planning one or more exhibitions within the next two years outside Austria that includes one or more artists based in Austria
Are interested in expanding their international network and developing lasting collaborations
Selection will take into account gender balance and diversity. There is no thematic restriction.
The working language of the program is English.
What to include in your application
Please submit a single PDF containing:
Your CV
A portfolio of relevant curatorial projects
A description of one or more planned exhibitions in which Austrian artists could play a significant role
A short outline of your curatorial interests (media, approaches, research focus, etc.)
The names of artists, curators, or institutions in Vienna you would particularly like to meet during your visit
Deadline: April 12, 2026.
Submit to: info@verein-k.net. Applications submitted in multiple files will not be considered.
Commitment
As strengthening the international visibility of artists based in Austria is a core objective of the program, participants are expected to keep Verein K informed about the development and realization of their proposed projects. If any changes affect the feasibility of the proposal, Verein K must be notified promptly.
About Verein K
Verein K is an independent arts and culture organization based in Vienna, founded in 2017. The organization focuses on contemporary art and cultural projects that connect diverse interests, including critical approaches to contemporary art, the creation of curatorial platforms, and the support of innovative cultural practices involving diverse social groups.
For more information visit: verein-k.net.
The program is supported by the Federal Ministry of the Republic of Austria for Housing, Arts, Culture, Media and Sport, the City of Vienna, and Bildrecht.