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Internal Newsletter February 2026

Dear colleagues, dear students,

here is the internal newsletter for February! Happy reading from the Public Relations Office!

We would also like to draw your attention to:

  • the OPEN CALL for the Erich Grabner Prize. The City of Krems is once again awarding the Erich Grabner Prize for artistic graphic design for 2026 under the title "paper unlimited_02". The prize will be awarded in five categories and will consist of acquisitions with a total value of EUR 15,500. Artists can submit individual works or related series digitally as part of the open call until March 9, 2026. Contemporary graphic art is being sought.
  • Lost and Found: A key ring with a yellow academy lanyard and a red plastic hook was found in the 14th district. The key ring was thrown into a lost and found box at the district office in the 12th district.
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Foto: Mira Schweighofer
 

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