Kosovo

Kosovo is one of the most intriguing potential candidate countries of the European Union and a country with a very dynamic art scene.The Cultural Trainee Program for Cultural Managers Austria-Kosovo, which started at the beginning of 2023, was the pilot project and starting point for the entire program.

Since then, more than 12 promising young cultural managers from Kosovo had the opportunity to work for two months at some of the most interesting Austrian cultural institutions. Several trainees are still in contact with their former host institutions and implement the experiences they gained back in their home country.

The Republic of Kosovo was an obvious starting point for the project, precisely because we think of culture in an international, especially European context. European solidarity and initiative should not only be left to the new partner countries, but can also come from Austria.

01 We offer
  • 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 EUR 1.300,- (for two months a total of EUR 2.600,-)
  • reimbursement of travel expenses of EUR 500,-
02 Your tasks

Active participation in the 2 months internship at one of the participating cultural institutions in Vienna (details according to the individual program of each residency).

03 Insurance

Please take care of your health and travel insurance during your stay in Austria.

04 Deadline for application

18th November 2024

05 General 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
06 Institutions

You can apply for one option:

  • MICA–music austria – January-February 2025
  • MuseumsQuartier – March-April 2025
  • Independent Space Index – May-June 2025
  • Vienna Contemporary – July-August 2025
  • Kunsthalle Wien – September-October 2025
  • KÖR Kunst im öffentlichen Raum Wien / Public Art Vienna – November-December 2025

More information about institutions

Call
for Application

The Cultural Work Trainee Program Kosovo-Austria 2025 of the Austrian Federal Ministry for Arts, Culture, the Civil Service and Sport at MuseumsQuartier Vienna supports six cultural workers/artists from Kosovo 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 Kosovo 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 be provided a personal mentoring and additionally will be supported by the team of MuseumsQuartier.

November 2023 – December 2023

November 2023 – December 2023

September/Oktober 2023

September/Oktober 2023

Juli/August 2023
Juli/August 2023

November 2024 – December 2024

September 2024 – October 2024

July 2024 – August 2024

Blerina Muriqi

may 2024 – june 2024

March 2024 – April 2024

January 2024 – February 2024