Italian Art Job Opportunities and Calls for February 2026

The Comune di Venezia has launched the seventh edition of its 'Artefici del nostro tempo' competition for artists under 35, coinciding with the 61st International Art Exhibition. The theme, 'In Minor Keys', is inspired by curator Koyo Kouoh. Winning works will be displayed in the Padiglione Venezia, with cash prizes of €5,000, €3,000, and €1,000. Deadline: 18 March 2026. Faber, a national competition for digital creativity under 35, is open for entries in animation, design, gaming, AR, web, and app development. Winners will attend Fabermeeting 2026 in Turin on 22-23 May 2026, with opportunities for internships, paid collaborations, and event access. Deadline: 13 March 2026. Das Weisse Haus in Vienna, in collaboration with the Academy of Fine Arts Vienna, offers an intensive residency for emerging curators through Curators' Agenda (C'A), combining theory, exhibition practice, and professional exchange. Deadline: 28 February 2026. The Comune di Morcone (BN) has announced the Memorive Literary Competition for unpublished poetry and prose on themes of return and hospitality, part of the TAM project. Deadline: 28 February 2026. The Fondazione Giorgio Cini invites digital artists and creatives to apply for the D.A.I.R. Digital Artist In Residence program on San Giorgio Maggiore island, offering a one-month residency to explore digital archives. Deadline: 1 March 2026.