Thresholds

A society that is no longer capable of interpreting and understanding the systems around it enters a kind of state of shock, causing steadily growing sections of society to retreat into conservative and restrictive patterns. Misogyny as a practice that stabilises power is one of many symptoms of volatile times. The sense of losing control, presented as failed masculinity, is bringing authoritarian attitudes increasingly into the social mainstream.

In its annual programme 2027, Thresholds, the Künstler*innen Vereinigung Tirol will be dedicating itself to exhibitions and artistic positions that highlight counter-models or counter-cultural dynamics to this conservative, anti-modern and authoritarian backlash, and explore alternative strategies.

Keywords: democracy – complexity – flash crash – anti-modern tendencies – misogyny

Deadline: 30.06.2026

Documents to be submitted

The international call for proposals is aimed at artists from all artistic disciplines, media and practices. Concrete exhibition projects, concepts, artistic interventions, and portfolios can be submitted. Applications may be submitted in German or English and must include the following points:

• Completed data sheet (https://www.kuveti.at/en/opencall2027/)

• Indication of the preferred exhibition venue (Kunstpavillon or Neue Galerie).

• A description of the concept (max. 500 words)

• A short description of the concept (max. 1200 characters)

• Visual material, sketches, visualisations and the like

• Technical information

• A portfolio or documentation of the work (films and video works via Vimeo, YouTube or Dropbox links; WeTransfer links cannot be taken into account!). In the case of works longer than 15 minutes, it is advisable to provide an excerpt.

• Brief CVs of the participating artists

• Calculation of costs, taking into account the abovementioned maximum project budget plus fees.

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