Open call for tradespeople:Workshop grants @ Court of CulturesApplication deadline: January 31, 2026

Application deadline: January 31, 2026

Open call for tradespeople:

Workshop grants @ Court of Cultures

Do you have a skilled craft and ideas, but no time or space to put them into practice? Are you talented with your hands and looking for a place where you can experiment and develop your skills through exchange with others? Our scholarship program offers two craftspeople space and a stipend for six months. The Vienna Museum of Folk Life and Folk Art provides a stimulating, dynamic environment and supports you with its extensive network and knowledge base.

The "Courtyard of Cultures" combines craftsmanship and cultural work. For us, working with our hands is an opportunity for unexpected encounters and engagement with the world around us. The "Courtyard of Cultures" project is part of the Vienna Museum of Folk Life and Folk Art. We organize a program of events that engages people from diverse backgrounds and gives them a voice. At its heart is Vienna as a city shaped by migration and diverse cultural influences. In our workshops, we invite participants to sew, build, cook, learn, discover, and create, but also to negotiate and unlearn together.

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OPEN CALL2 POSITIONSSPACE & SCHOLARSHIP6 MONTHS

for artisans

Do you have a craft and ideas but lack the time or space to realize them?Are you skilled in a craft and looking for a place where you can experiment and grow through exchange with others?

In our scholarship program, 2 artisans will receive space and a scholarship for six months.The Vienna Museum of Folk Culture offers an inspiring, dynamic environment and supports you with its extensive network and knowledge base.

Where? Otto Wagner Areal

Project

What we offer (for 6 months):

• Scholarship + workshop budget

• Workspace / workshop

• Coaching

• Inspiring environment in an innovative museum

• Network in culture, science, and urban society

• Access to online collections and expertise from curators of various collections (wood, textiles, photography)

• Collaboration opportunities with other artisans and creators

Who we are looking for and what we expect:

• Willingness to conduct workshops and share knowledge

• Residence in Vienna or nearby

• Active participation in the atelier community

• Regular use of the workshops by the scholars

• Presentation of results at the end of the program

• Applications from people with a migration background are explicitly encouraged

The project combines craft and cultural work. For us, working with hands creates opportunities for unexpected encounters and engagement with the world around us. The project is part of the Vienna Museum of Folk Culture. We organize events that attract people from diverse backgrounds and give them a voice. At the center is Vienna as a city shaped by migration and different cultural influences. Our workshops invite participants to sew, build, cook, learn, discover, and create—but also to negotiate and unlearn together.

Application deadline:Saturday, January 31, 2026, 23:59

Application form: [link to form]

Program information:

• Space: shared workshop

• Duration: 6 months (May–October 2026)

• Location: Vienna Museum of Folk Culture, Otto Wagner Areal, Pavilion 1

• Scholarship: €1800/month (insurance and taxes are the responsibility of participants)

Who can apply:Artisans, craft artists, chefs, restaurateurs, designers, artists, and entrepreneurs with a strong connection to craft, including social entrepreneurs.

Topics / keywords:Furniture design, fashion, sustainability, food cultures, ceramics, textiles, wood, gastrosophy, circularity, conviviality, jewelry, crafts, transcultural dialogue.

FAQ & contact:Rarely asked questions: hofderkulturen@volkskundemuseum.atApplications: upload motivation letter, project proposal, and CV as a single PDF. Applications by email are not accepted.

Mandatory information session for scholars: March 19, 2026

Language: German or English

Selection process:A jury decides on the scholarships, consisting of the curatorial board of Hof der Kulturen and one member of the project team. Main criteria: the applicant’s current (work) circumstances, the quality and feasibility of the project, and how the proposal fits the Hof der Kulturen program.

Application requirements:

• Fill out the form on the website and upload a PDF with motivation letter, project plan, and CV.

• Portfolios or image collections of your work are welcome.

• Individual feedback on rejected applications is not possible. A rejection does not imply poor quality—only that the proposal did not fit.

• Applications are only accepted from individuals.

About the Museum:The Vienna Museum of Folk Culture is one of the major international ethnographic museums, with extensive collections of folk art and historical and contemporary European everyday cultures. The museum is currently closed for renovation (since October 2024), and Pavilion 1 at Otto Wagner Areal is used as a temporary space.

About Hof der Kulturen:The goal is to provide working spaces for artisans. In the ateliers and workshops, users work, learn from each other, exchange ideas, and unlearn together.

What is a “workshop”?At Hof der Kulturen, the term “workshop” is understood broadly. We welcome any craft-related ideas and are happy to discuss how your idea fits into the project.

Available spaces:Two rooms in Pavilion 1 at Otto Wagner Areal are available, shared by the scholars. One is already set up as a woodworking workshop and is used by the museum. A kitchen is also equipped. Additional spaces will be furnished as needed.

Questions or remarks: hofderkulturen@volkskundemuseum.at