• Applications must be submitted by non-profit art organizations, such as museums, biennials and art institutions located outside of Austria

• Applications submitted by artists or commercial organizations will not be considered

• Projects must present the work of an Austrian or Austria-based artist

• Projects must open in 2026

• Exhibitions and participations of Austrian or Austria-based artist(s) at international museums, biennials and art institutions are eligible for funding

• Projects by international artists based in Austria taking place in their countries of origin will not be considered

• Priority is given to solo exhibitions and projects that contribute to the production of new artworks

• Description of project and its relevance to your institution, including the type of project, its dates, name of the participating artist(s) and relevant image material with captions

• Contact details for the project’s curator or manager and portfolio(s) of the participating artist(s)

• A detailed budget, including funding contributions secured from elsewhere. We advise applicants to look into additional funding provided by the Austrian Federal Ministry for Housing, Arts, Culture, Media and Sport (BMWKMS). Further information can be found below

• Applications must be submitted in English

Austrian or Austria-based artists collaborating with museums, biennials and art institutions can also apply for funding through the Austrian Federal Ministry for Housing, Arts, Culture, Media and Sport (BMWKMS). Details can be found here.

Every year the BMWKMS accepts quarterly rounds for their application process. Applications must be submitted at least three months prior to the start of the project.

• The artistic and curatorial strengths of the project

• The feasibility and international significance of the project

• The profile and visibility of the applicant institution

• The potential impact of the project on the development of the artist’s career

• The opportunity to contribute to the production of new artworks

• A detailed and realistic budget with secure additional sources of funding

• A commitment to use resources in an ecologically sustainable manner

All applications are treated equally, regardless of gender, age, ethnic or national origin, nationality, language, religion or belief, opinions, disability, state of health, sexual orientation or any other personal characteristic of the artist.

• The funding of international projects is made possible by the support of Phileas members

• Applications must be submitted in full by Monday 15 September 2025 in order to be considered. A written acknowledgment will be sent to applicants upon receipt

• All eligible applications will be discussed and evaluated at an annual meeting of Phileas members within eight weeks of the application deadline and this decision cannot be contested

• The selection of projects is influenced by other applications submitted in the same round. Any financial support that an artist has received in recent years will also be taken into account

• All applicants will be informed of the status of their request shortly after the selection meeting

• Projects selected for funding support will be publicly announced in January of the following year

• A collaboration agreement will be sent to all successful applications to confirm funding support