Call for Applications: Focus International South Africa 2027 — MuseumsQuartier Wien

Call for Applications: Focus International South Africa 2027 until 9 November, 2026 © MuseumsQuartier Wien, Foto: Thomas Meyer The program “Focus International South Africa 2027” of the Austrian Federal Ministry of Housing, Arts, Culture, Media and Sport at MuseumsQuartier Vienna supports 6 cultural workers/artists from the Republic of South Africa to participate in internships for 2 months each at a major art institution/art project in Vienna. The program offers an opportunity for young cultural workers (max. 40 years old) from the Republic of South Africa to collect personal work experience at leading art initiatives in Austria. Apart from the internship, which is the central part of the program, the residents will receive personal mentoring as well as additional support from the team of MuseumsQuartier. We offer each residency participant 2 months internship in an art institution or at an art project in Vienna Studio flat in the historic building of MuseumsQuartier Vienna Monthly scholarship of 1.400,- € (for two months a total of 2.800,- €) Coverage of flight costs and booking of flights to Vienna and back (max. 1.000,- €) Your tasksActive participation in the 2 months internship at one of the participating cultural institutions in Vienna (details according to the individual program of each residency, see below). Insurance Please take care of your health and travel insurance during your stay in Austria. Application The application must include the following documents: Complete digital application form, including the following information: full contact information letter of intent explaining why you are applying, what you expect from the program and what you would like to focus on during the residence (max. 5000 characters) brief informative curriculum vitae (max. 1 page) optional: recommendation letter by a senior person in the profession Applications are accepted in English language All documents must be sent as 1 PDF, max. 10 MBGeneral obligatory requirements:Completed university degree or completed specialized education At least three years of work experience in the desired field of work High level of proficiency in English or German is required in order to enable participants to engage in a creative dialogue in an international context Please send the filled-out application form (1 PDF, max. 10 MB) until November 9th 2026, 23:55 CET exclusively electronically to the following e-mail address:[email protected] internship is awarded on recommendation from an independent jury. Deadline for applications November 9, 2026, 23:55 MEZ (CET) Time Line October 12, 2026: Start of applications November 9, 2026, 23:55 CET: Deadline for applications Until November 30, 2026: Selection of the scholarship holders January to June 2027: two months scholarships Applicants are obliged to hand in a written report after completion of the residency to the following e-mail address: [email protected] Institutions The following institutions/projects offer an internship/coached work experience for one cultural worker from South Africa: Tricky Women/TrickyRealities: January to February 2027mica – music austria: January to February 2027 WIENWOCHE: March to April 2027 MuseumsQuartier Wien: March to April 2027 FOTO ARSENAL WIEN: May to June 2027 Independent Space Index: May to June 2027 Tricky Women/TrickyRealities Time Slot: January to February 2027Website: trickywomen.atTricky Women/TrickyRealities focuses on animated films made by women and/or genderqueer artists and therefore fills a unique position within the international festival landscape. Since 2001 Tricky Women/TrickyRealities takes place every year in March in Vienna around the date of the International Women’s Day.Besides the competition the festival shows themed programs and retrospectives to present an exciting overview of the animated cinematic art of female/genderqueer artists from around the world and Austrian filmmakers as well. Historical curiosities and contemporary productions are part of Tricky Women/TrickyRealities’ programming.From gender equality to digitalization, from human rights to the working world to social, economic and ecological questions – for twenty-four years, Tricky Women/Tricky Realities has been exploring social and political issues from a feminist and artistic perspective and offering new ways of highlighting social inequalities.Interest/experience in the field of animated films and cinema, interest in/engagement with topics such as diversity and intersectional feminist discourses, as well as the intersections of art and sociopolitical topics. Interest in queer and/or BPoC perspectives is welcome.The office is located in the MuseumsQuartier. mica – music austria Time Slot: January to February 2027Website: musicaustria.atmica - music austria / Austrian Music Export strives for a diverse and socially representative team structure. Therefore, mica encourages people to apply regardless of their cultural or social background, religious beliefs, ideologies, disabilities, or sexual identity.Your working fields:Assisting in the planning and implementation of projects of Austrian Music Export, such as cooperations with showcase festivals or music trade fairs, organisation of trade missions or songwriting campsSupporting the export team with administrative tasks such as database maintenance or travel bookingsSupporting the PR team by editing curatorial and other texts related to these activities for newsletters, website and social mediaYour profile:You are studying for or already have an academic degree in music business or another cultural field, or have equivalent practical experience.Have an in-depth knowledge of the international music ecosystem.You have first-hand professional experience in the music scene.You have excellent communication skills, self-confidence and the ability to think and work in a team in English.German language skills are a plus, but not necessary, as some internal meetings wil