Kunstraum Memphis

Memphis Calling

Deadline
25 October 2026
Location
Linz, Austria
Application fee
FREE
For
Curators and curatorial collectives internationally, at any stage of practice

MEMPHIS CALLING is an international open call for curators and curatorial collectives to develop an exhibition for Memphis in Linz, Austria. The selected proposal will be developed in dialogue with the Memphis team and presented as an exhibition in 2027. Experimental formats and approaches that challenge expectations of what an exhibition can be are welcomed.

Who can apply

  • Open to curators and curatorial collectives internationally
  • No age, residence or nationality restrictions
  • Curatorial proposals involving several artistic positions, not primarily the applicant's own practice
  • Individuals, duos or collectives

What you get

  • Up to €7,500 for conception and realisation (curatorial fee, artist fees, travel, transport, production, materials, technical costs)
  • Exhibition space and existing infrastructure
  • Organisational and technical support, communication and PR
  • Support for the opening and events
  • Optional 10-day working stay in Linz with free accommodation
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