VBKO Open Call: Refusing Rehearsing Resisting

Vereinigung bildender Künstlerinnen Österreichs · Vienna

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About this call

VBKO, the Association of Women Artists in Austria, invites submissions for its annual programme from March 2027 to February 2028. The programme seeks group exhibitions and collaborative projects exploring feminist, queer, anti-racist, anti-colonial and anti-authoritarian practices. Solo exhibitions are not accepted.

Who can apply

International applicants
Medium: Painting / Drawing / Photography / Video / Installation / Sculpture / Textile / Printmaking / New Media / Performance
Free entry
Group exhibitions and collaborative projects only. Solo exhibitions or individual presentations are not accepted. Proposals may be submitted in English or German. Projects must take place between March 2027 and February 2028 (4 to 6 weeks duration). Submit materials as a single PDF (max 5 MB) to opencall@vbkoe.org.

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Key information

Deadline: 10 Sept 2026
Closes in: 7 days
Location: Vienna, Austria
Host: Vereinigung bildender Künstlerinnen Österreichs
Eligibility: International
Medium: Painting, Drawing, Photography, Video, Installation, Sculpture, Textile, Printmaking, New Media, Performance
Entry fee: Free entry
Reward: EUR 4,000 project budget per selected project, covering artist fees and production costs. Exhibition space with shared kitchen, graphic design for online materials, press release, photo documentation, technical support (max 10 hours).

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