In the context of the third Remembrance Day of Russia’s large-scale war of aggression against Ukraine, Office Ukraine Vienna is planning a group show with Ukrainian artists in cooperation with Veronika Dirnhofer / chairwoman solidarity matters in March 2025.

We are organising two Open Calls for the exhibition:

As part of the first Open Call, we are looking for a Ukrainian curator who will present a concept for the exhibition. For the second Open Call, which will be published at a later date, artists can apply to participate in the exhibition based on the selected curatorial concept. 

Open Call 1: For the exhibition concept and subsequently the selection of the artists, a Ukrainian curator is now being sought in the course of this first Open Call. 

We are asking interested curators to submit a short exhibition concept (max. 3,000 characters), suitable for the occasion of a group show with a maximum of 20 participating artists. The naming of specific artists is not desired as part of the exhibition concept. 

After the curator has been chosen by Office Ukraine / solidarity matters, a second Open Call for Ukrainian artists will be held in a second stage based on the curatorial concept. Applicants will then be selected by the curator in consultation with Office Ukraine and solidarity matters. 

For the curatorial work a honorarium will be paid. 

What we expect:

Unfortunately the war is still going on and the world is becoming more accustomed to the agenda. From the curator we expect both an understanding of the local (Austrian) as well as the Ukrainian context, ideally with the focus on the current situation with a historical and thoughtful approach. We expect the exhibition to be visited by both Ukrainian audiences and other groups living in Austria. The aim of the project is to communicate the state of affairs, give insights and show solidarity. The curator should be based in Austria. 

We expect a sensitive and respectful attitude with an anti-discriminatory approach. 

Artists also can apply for this call but should have a proven curatorial experience. 

Documents to send us:

1. Exhibition proposal (max.3,000 signs)
2. Curatorial CV 
3. Curatorial portfolio 

Please send everything in English. 

All together no more than 5 MB.

Open Call 1 for Ukrainian curators / Deadline for submissions: December 1, 2024, 12 pm. Applications sent later won’t be considered

Please send your proposals for your curatorial concept to office@artistshelp-ukraine.at