Groundbreaking exhibitions in unique spaces

The Kunsthaus Graz is an exhibition centre that combines international contemporary art with regional and local themes and objectives.

It stages exhibitions on current social issues, initiates the production of new artworks and realizes diverse educational projects. Further to this, it promotes discussion around art, design, architecture and exhibiting per se. In order to implement its visions, the Kunsthaus Graz works with a network of partner institutions—both locally and across the world. 

We are committed to ensuring that everyone can share in art and culture, as is reflected in both our artistic programme and our comprehensive range of art education experiences. Kunsthaus Graz GmbH is owned in equal parts by the City of Graz and the Universalmuseum Joanneum GmbH, which in turn is a company owned by the Province of Styria.

The Kunsthaus Graz

• puts Graz and Styria on the international map as a major location for art
• is an architectural landmark standing for an open-minded region
• stages groundbreaking exhibitions in unique spaces
• addresses current social issues 
• links global and regional trends
• carries out pioneering work in art education
• is a major feature for international tourism

develops
 

• shows international art from 1960 through to the present day
• presents major international works by artists with a connection to the region of Styria
• supports the production of new artworks
• operates across a range of media
• creates links between disciplines and cultures
• conveys contemporary art to a wide audience

educates
 

• aims at specific target groups, across the generations
• lives inclusion and integration
• ensures barrier-free access
• devises media, artistic, creative and teaching formats
• encourages participation
• focuses on information, interaction and discussion
• regularly stages collaborations with universities and schools and action weeks 

for public awareness
 

• has a high presence in national and international media 
• is positioned as a globally networked exhibition centre 
• experiments with digital spaces
• collaborates with Graz institutions and locally based artists 
• is involved in public discourses in the city  
• creates scope for networking and exchange across social boundaries 
• lives a culture of togetherness both externally and internally