Landeshauptstadt Graz

The Cultural Office of the City of Graz is the central specialist department of the City of Graz for art, culture, and science. It operates the KulturServer, a platform providing information on events, funding, an A-Z directory of cultural institutions, and ongoing calls for proposals. In addition to financial support for artistic and cultural projects, the office also offers in-kind services and expertise. It acts as an intermediary between artists, cultural initiatives, and political decision-makers at the city, state, and federal levels. Furthermore, the Cultural Office supports the four universities in Graz and non-university research institutions with budgetary funds and serves as a contact point for scientific publications and collaborations.

The Cultural Office of the City of Graz aims to promote cultural, artistic, and scientific achievements as an indispensable societal contribution. Through financial and in-kind support, professional advice, and networking, the office seeks to strengthen and sustainably secure cultural diversity and innovative capacity in Graz. It supports projects that demonstrate a sustainable connection to Graz and fosters dialogue between artists, institutions, and political bodies.

The Cultural Office targets professional and emerging artists, cultural initiatives, community radios, film and media artists, musicians, theater practitioners, dancers, writers, galleries, and festivals, as well as scientific institutions, universities, and individual researchers. Funding is provided to individuals, groups, and institutions with cultural, artistic, or scientific projects that have a strong connection to Graz and aim to contribute to the common good.