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Open Call: Festival of Regions 2027 – Eintauchen / Diving Deeper

festival-fair · 2026-04-27

Since 1993, the Festival of Regions has been a prominent biennial contemporary art event in Austria. The upcoming 2027 edition, titled Eintauchen / Diving Deeper, is set to occur from June 11 to June 20, 2027, in Aschach an der Donau. This festival will delve into the Danube as a dynamic force shaping social, ecological, and political landscapes. Artists and cultural workers are encouraged to submit proposals that cultivate new connections with aquatic environments and living organisms. Proposals, written in either German or English, must be submitted by April 30, 2026, and should include a project description, theme statement, visual materials, biographies, timeline, and budget. Funding will be available between 5,000 and 20,000 EUR. The program board features Simone Barlian, Fina Esslinger, Elke Krasny, and Adriana Torres Topaga, with a focus on diversity, accessibility, and sustainability. Photo credit: Otto Saxinger.

Key facts

  • Deadline: April 30, 2026
  • Festival dates: June 11–20, 2027
  • Location: Danube region upstream from Linz, Austria; festival center in Aschach an der Donau
  • Theme: Eintauchen / Diving Deeper, with the Danube as central protagonist
  • Funding categories: small (up to 5,000 EUR), medium (up to 10,000 EUR), large (up to 20,000 EUR)
  • Program board: Simone Barlian, Fina Esslinger, Elke Krasny, Adriana Torres Topaga
  • Submissions accepted in German or English
  • Photo credit: Otto Saxinger

Entities

Artists

  • Simone Barlian
  • Fina Esslinger
  • Elke Krasny
  • Adriana Torres Topaga
  • Otto Saxinger

Institutions

  • Festival of Regions
  • Biennial Foundation

Locations

  • Danube region
  • Linz
  • Austria
  • Aschach an der Donau

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