Panel discussion before a seated audience

IN TOUCH – International Conference Fostering Free Arts

Name: IN TOUCH – International Conference Fostering Free Arts
Start: 2026-11-16
End: 2026-11-17
Location: MuseumsQuartier Vienna

Nov 16–17

MuseumsQuartier Vienna, 1070Museumsplatz 1, 1070 WienDirections

Free entry
Booking needed
Indoors

Free admission; registration required.

Source: MuseumsQuartier Wien

What to expect

This English-language conference brings artists and initiatives together to discuss artistic freedom, censorship and international cooperation. Talks, discussions and a World Café take place in Arena21 on Monday and the Baroque Suites on Tuesday. Registration is required; Monday check-in opens at 9:30 am and the programme starts at 10 am.

Programme

Upcoming dates

Mon 16 Nov, 10:00–10:20
Welcome and introductionMuseumsQuartier Wien – Arena21
Mon 16 Nov, 10:20–11:40
Art, culture and communityMuseumsQuartier Wien – Arena21
Mon 16 Nov, 12:00–13:00
Books on independent artMuseumsQuartier Wien – Arena21
Mon 16 Nov, 14:30–16:00
Art, dignity and cultural exchangeMuseumsQuartier Wien – Arena21
Mon 16 Nov, 16:30–17:30
Haven for Artists and The Queer Muslim ProjectMuseumsQuartier Wien – Arena21
Mon 16 Nov, 17:30–18:30
Needs and challenges in old and new homelandsMuseumsQuartier Wien – Arena21
Mon 16 Nov, 18:30–19:00
Presentation: arise.spaceMuseumsQuartier Wien – Arena21
Tue 17 Nov, 10:00–11:30
Artistic islandsMuseumsQuartier Wien – Barocke Suiten
Tue 17 Nov, 11:45–14:00
Taking It Forward – Participatory closing sessionMuseumsQuartier Wien – Barocke Suiten

Free Art and culture

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What to expect

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IN TOUCH – International Conference Fostering Free Arts

Nov 16–17

MuseumsQuartier Vienna, 1070Museumsplatz 1, 1070 WienDirections

Free entry
Booking needed
Indoors

Free admission; registration required.

Source: MuseumsQuartier Wien

What to expect

Programme

Upcoming dates

Mon 16 Nov, 10:00–10:20
Welcome and introductionMuseumsQuartier Wien – Arena21
Mon 16 Nov, 10:20–11:40
Art, culture and communityMuseumsQuartier Wien – Arena21
Mon 16 Nov, 12:00–13:00
Books on independent artMuseumsQuartier Wien – Arena21
Mon 16 Nov, 14:30–16:00
Art, dignity and cultural exchangeMuseumsQuartier Wien – Arena21
Mon 16 Nov, 16:30–17:30
Haven for Artists and The Queer Muslim ProjectMuseumsQuartier Wien – Arena21
Mon 16 Nov, 17:30–18:30
Needs and challenges in old and new homelandsMuseumsQuartier Wien – Arena21
Mon 16 Nov, 18:30–19:00
Presentation: arise.spaceMuseumsQuartier Wien – Arena21
Tue 17 Nov, 10:00–11:30
Artistic islandsMuseumsQuartier Wien – Barocke Suiten
Tue 17 Nov, 11:45–14:00
Taking It Forward – Participatory closing sessionMuseumsQuartier Wien – Barocke Suiten

Free Art and culture

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Nov 12–16

ART&ANTIQUE Hofburg Vienna 2026

Hofburg Vienna, 1010

What to expect

ART&ANTIQUE brings Austrian and international galleries and art dealers to the Hofburg Vienna. The fair focuses on art, antiques and design and returns for its 56th edition in 2026.

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38th Vienna International Children's Film Festival

Cine Center, Cinemagic at Urania and Votiv Kino

What to expect

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Digital Days 2026

das forum and Technisches Museum Wien, 1140

What to expect