Job Opportunities in Italian Art and Culture: Open Calls and Positions

Artribune's weekly summary showcases five opportunities for jobs and grants within Italy's art scene. The Volker Walter Feierabend Foundation (VAF) has announced its 11th award aimed at Italian artists under 40, featuring an exhibition at Stadtgalerie Kiel scheduled from June 13 to August 30, 2026. The prizes amount to €12,000, €6,000, and €3,500 for three recipients. Applications are due by November 9, 2025. Additionally, the ACDF and The King's Foundation School of Traditional Arts are welcoming emerging artists to participate in the Living Heritage of Samarkand workshop in Tashkent and Samarkand, with a deadline of October 15, 2025. ICOM Italia is also seeking theses related to digital innovation in museums, due by the same date. The Art Museum at the University of Toronto is looking for a Curator, with applications due by November 14, 2025, while UNESCO in Venice is hiring a Project Officer, with a deadline of October 30, 2025.