Application deadline: September 15, 2026
Phileas—The Austrian Office for Contemporary Art invites museums, biennials and art institutions to apply for grants to support international projects with Austrian and Austria-based artists in 2027.
Over the last ten years, Phileas has provided funding to 154 projects around the world, enabling the production of more than 270 new artworks.
We are now welcoming applications for projects taking place in 2027, with the following requirements:
– Applications must be submitted by non-profit art organisations outside of Austria
– Projects must present the work of an Austrian or Austria-based artist
– Projects must open in 2027
– Applications can be made until Tuesday September 15, 2026
To submit an application, click here.
For further information and more detailed funding criteria, please visit our website at phileas.art/grants or contact us at application@phileas.art
About Phileas—The Austrian Office for Contemporary Art
Phileas—The Austrian Office for Contemporary Art supports artists, curators, galleries and institutions in Austria by strengthening their presence on the international landscape of contemporary art. Through long-term partnerships with museums, biennials and art institutions around the world, we enable the production and exhibition of new artworks and their donation to public collections.
We run an active Visitor Programme that invites international curators and critics to Austria, organising visits to artists’ studios, galleries, artist-run spaces, museums and foundations. Our exhibition space and office in Vienna provide a window into our international activities and serve as a meeting place for exhibitions and our Public Programme.
This year, we will commission and organise the second Austrian Pavilion at the Gwangju Biennale in South Korea, in collaboration with the Ministry of Culture, and continue our ongoing support of the Austrian Pavilion at the Biennale di Venezia.
In addition, we publish a series of First Monographs to provide the first comprehensive overview of an artist and their work; support and promote Art Writing through funded workshops, lectures and discussions; and maintain an Artist Library of exhibition catalogues and portfolios available for research and consultation.
Founded in 2014, Phileas—The Austrian Office for Contemporary Art is funded by the contributions of its private members and the Federal Ministry of Housing, Arts, Culture, Media and Sport. Additional support is provided by the City of Vienna.
For further information, please visit phileas.art
