Vienna is a strong city for creatives due to its publicly funded cultural sector, affordable access to studios and education, and a stable environment for long-term creative work. The city supports a wide range of disciplines, from design and visual arts to music and media, making it easier for creatives to build sustainable careers.

Find out more about Vienna in our Creative City Guide for Vienna.

Graz is a strong city for creatives thanks to its universities, active design and architecture scene, and close ties between education, culture, and local initiatives. The city’s manageable size makes it easy for creatives to connect and collaborate across disciplines.

Linz is shaped by digital culture and media art, with a strong link between creativity and technology. Its cultural institutions and experimental projects contribute to a closely connected creative scene.

CCA - Creative Club Austria is a leading platform for the Austrian creative industry, celebrating and promoting creative excellence through events, talks, and community gatherings.

Illustration Ladies is an international community for female and non-binary illustrators, creating space for connection, support, and visibility through meetups, drawing sessions, and workshops. It’s a space to share ideas, grow creatively, and support each other in an often isolating industry.

Ladies, Wine & Design is a global community uplifting creative women and nonbinary folks with meetups, talks, and mentorship. Inclusive vibes, real talk, and chapters around the world.

Forward Festival convenes 1,500+ creatives across industries for 25+ talks by established and emerging voices, sharing insights into creative processes, challenges, and breakthroughs. Interactive workshops and immersive formats invite hands-on experimentation and new ways of thinking.

Designmonat Graz is a citywide celebration of design packed with exhibitions, talks and workshops, mixing international perspectives with local talent. Recent editions explored “The New Real,” looking at creativity in the age of AI.

Viennale is Vienna’s international film festival, lighting up the city each fall with premieres, filmmaker talks, and a curated mix of new discoveries and classics.

Wiener Festwochen stands for a bold mix of theatre, music, and performance with a lively, socially engaged vibe. Expect provocative projects, standout collaborations, and plenty to talk about.

Ars Electronica Festival is a playful mix of digital art, future tech, and big ideas in Linz, with exhibitions, performances, and talks that spark curiosity.

Vienna Design Week is Austria’s leading design festival, activating venues across the city with exhibitions, installations, and talks that connect local and international creatives.

Kunstuniversität Linz brings art, design, architecture and media together with hands-on studios, forward-thinking research and plenty of exhibitions. A creative hub in the heart of Linz, it’s all about experimenting, collaborating and showing work.

At the Ars Electronica Center you can watch AI think, program robots, try 3D printing, and dive into Deep Space 8K for a fun, hands-on look at tomorrow's tech and big ideas.

The Akademie der bildenden Künste Wien is a creative hub in Vienna where fine arts, architecture, conservation, and cultural studies meet through studios, labs, and public exhibitions. It’s a lively spot for bold ideas and hands-on making that keeps the city’s art scene moving.

A creative powerhouse in Vienna, Die Angewandte blends experimental art, design, and research, fueling a vibrant community of makers and thinkers.

Vienna Business Agency supports creative and media companies with tailored consultations, funding programmes and networking events. They assist with new product ideas, media ventures and business development from concept to market entry.

IG Kultur Österreich is a go-to hub for independent arts and culture in Austria, supporting the scene with advocacy, practical advice, and collaborative projects like Fair Pay, legal know-how, and sustainability resources.

mica – music austria is the go-to for Austria’s music scene, mixing a vibrant magazine with free support for artists like practical guides, model contracts, events, and export help.

Creative Industries Styria is a go-to hub for Styria’s creative scene, connecting designers and businesses through events like Designmonat Graz and projects that champion local talent. Expect collaborations, showcases and plenty of inspiration.

Creative Region Linz & Upper Austria brings creatives and companies together to learn, get coached, and team up through events, workshops, mentoring, and a vibrant membership network. It also boosts visibility for the scene in Upper Austria and runs a handy jobs hub.

An organization that supports and connects Austria’s fashion community by providing resources, networking, and programs that increase designers’ visibility at home and abroad. Austrian Fashion Association serves as a platform for collaboration and professional development across the industry.

Kreativwirtschaft Austria is the national platform for Austria’s creative industries. They connect, support, and empower creatives through programs, resources, and inspiring events.

Design Austria is Austria’s central hub for design and visual communication, supporting creatives with events, workshops, and initiatives that connect and inspire the local design community.