Events

How does submitting applications for projects, art acquisitions, grants, prizes, or studios actually work? What dos and don'ts should applicants consider, what criteria are used for decisions, and what funding amount can realistically be expected?

Lecture

A collaborative event on the topic of asexuality. Organized and funded by the Gender Research Department of the University of Vienna and financially supported by the Working Group on Equal Opportunities of the Academy of Fine Arts Vienna. Part of GENDER TALKS 2025.

Lecture

Organised by the International Office of the Academy of Fine Arts Vienna as part of the Erasmus+ project at the Academy of Fine Arts Vienna. Dr Debbie Bargallie is an Associate Professor (Principal Research Fellow) at Griffith University, an Honorary Professor at Macquarie University, and an Adjunct Professor at Universitas Pesantren Tinggi Darul Ulum Jombang, Indonesia, reflecting her commitment to global Indigenous solidarity and decolonial scholarship.

Lecture/Workshop

AVU Gallery warmly invites you to the exhibition Margins of the Visible, with artists from the Academy of Fine Arts in Prague and the Academy of Fine Arts Vienna.

Exhibtion

The Coordination Office for Women's Advancement | Gender Studies | Diversity invites you to a lecture by  Dr. Anke Lipinsky on the topic of gender-based violence in academic institutions—findings from the EU project UniSAFE—Gender-based violence and institutional responses.

Lecture

OUT NOW!! Vol. 28 of the Publication Series of the Academy of Fine Arts Vienna

Book presentation

The Research Day 2025 of the Academy presents the range of current research activities at the Academy of Fine Arts Vienna, gives insights into specific projects and their results, and encourages collegial discussions. The Research Day focuses on presentations of research projects in advanced stages.

Conference

Talk

The Center for Doctoral Studies welcomes new and continuing doctoral students to an open door event in the winter semester 2025/26.

The Coordination Office for Women's Advancement | Gender Studies | Diversity as Part of the Genderplattform invites to a lecture by Dr. Bontu Guschke titeld Who Gets to Feel Safe? Who Gets to Speak Up? Understanding and Addressing the Intersections of Sexism and Racism in Higher Education.

Lecture

How do I submit my dissertation or PhD thesis? What exactly does revocation application mean in AkademieOnline? How does this relate to the planned publication of my dissertation thesis? Why can a plagiarism check before submission be advisable? How and when can I register for my defense or rigorosum?

Informative meeting

The annual online auction of the Academy of Fine Arts Vienna, in cooperation with Dorotheum Vienna, takes place again in 2026. The artistic works can be viewed from Wednesday, 21.1. to Friday, 23.1.2025 at the Prospekthof of the Atelierhaus of the Academy.

Charity Auction

During Rundgang (Open Days), institutes will open their atelier doors and studios, and performances, discussions and educational programs are offered. The annual Academy Auction will also take place as part of the tour, for which world-famous and even lesser-known artists will make works available for auction.

Open Studios | Performances | Talks | Guided tours Organisational Units Academy

In this online session will address questions regarding the admission to the Doctor of Philosophy program at the Academy of Fine Arts Vienna — including requirements, potential challenges, and prerequisites.

Informative meeting

The Center for Doctoral Studies welcomes all doctoral and PhD students to an open door event in the summer semester 2026.

The Center for Doctoral Studies invites all doctoral candidates of the Academy of Fine Arts Vienna interested in applying for the OeAW DOC grant to participate in this session, which will address requirements, preparation, proposal writing, and more.

Coffee Table Talk