Frieze New Writers Program Vienna

Jan. 26, 2024

Applications are now open for the 2024 Frieze New Writers Program in Vienna, Austria: a free-to-attend, three-day intensive course taking place from Thursday, April 4th to Saturday, April 6th, in which a group of aspiring writers will have the opportunity to develop their skills with support from the frieze editorial team and our wider network of art-world professionals.

A series of workshops will offer practical advice on how and where to pitch, interview techniques and what makes a great profile or review. Gallery and studio visits will give participants insights into the art world and the people who shape it. The course is open to emerging writers over the age of 18 from Austria, Germany and Switzerland. Please note that the course will be conducted in English. All participants will have full expenses covered, including travel, food and accommodation. Each participant will have their work edited by editors of frieze, with an opportunity for their work to appear on frieze.com.

This initiative is part of Frieze’s wider commitment to amplifying diverse voices within the art world. Frieze is committed to practicing anti-discrimination including race, gender and disability, together with artists, writers and cultural practitioners from all backgrounds.

Applicants should submit one unpublished piece of writing, no longer than 350 words. This should be an English-language review of a recent art exhibition or an individual artwork. In addition, you should submit a 150-word statement about why you are applying to the course and what you hope to gain from it. Successful applicants will be informed about their selection by March 5th, 2024.