Dr. phil. Alexander Damianisch, MAS
Development of joint projects and support for graduates of the University of Applied Arts Vienna. The central priority is to foster the relationship of the Angewandte to their graduates, the mutual exchange of opinions and ideas, the cultivation of contacts between graduates, the promotion of art and science of the Angewandte and their graduates as well as the documentation of the artistic and scientific development of the graduates.
Two fields of activity: ARTist CONNECT and ARTist SUPPORT (“You connect, we support”).
Networking between graduates and members of the university (students, faculty, etc.). ARTist brings graduates together with relevant contexts for artistic and scientific development.
Support for graduates in financial and immaterial terms (consulting services, continuing education, publication support, etc.).
Upon graduation, graduates are automatically subscribed to the ARTist newsletter. Information on current funding opportunities, open calls and relevant events is sent once or twice a month (subscription can be cancelled at any time). Should you not receive the newsletter, please write an email to: artist@uni-ak.ac.at
ARTist is available online through the following channels:
All graduates can use the University Library free of charge on request.
All graduates continue to have access to Angewandte base and its applications for digital support, currently including Portfolio, Showroom, and Image+. If you need alumni access, please get in touch with the Office of Student and Academic Affairs.
Funding of publication projects with a maximum amount of € 1.500. Upon positive evaluation, a freelance work contract will be issued, and payment will be made upon submission of 5 publication copies. The Angewandte and ARTist logos must be added to the publication upon funding approval. You can only be granted a publication grant once. Submissions by email to artist@uni-ak.ac.at. Detailed information on required documents for submission: Infosheet.
Published regularly via newsletter.
The university supports faculty, students and alumni on an operational and advisory level in starting their own businesses and on their path to professional independence. Please find below a list of opportunities and a variety of information for students and alumni concerning self-employment and starting a business.
Support for local and international companies at all stages of business development and advice on entrepreneurial issues related to establishing a business in Vienna. Further information.
Provision of low-interest loans, guarantees, grants, equity capital, advice, and support on intellectual property issues. Supplemented by specific information, consulting, service and support for prospective, existing and expanding companies. Further information.
Under the common umbrella of the cooperative, artists, creatives and cultural workers either work independently within the framework of SMartProduction or are hired by SMart. Both stand-alone projects, as well as complete projects can be handled with several contributors. Further information.
Umbrella organization of Austrian entrepreneurs. Networking in the form of roundtables, summits and other formats. Newsletters, podcasts, website, etc. More information.
Interdisciplinary network of Austrian universities and Fachhochschulen (Higher education institutions granting BA and MA degrees). Networking and overview of initiatives, events and programs at Austrian universities that support start-ups and creators. Further information.
1-page business plan template by Ash Maurya to help break down an idea into its key premises. Further information: https://leanstack.com/lean-canvas and https://www.strategyzer.com/canvas/business-model-canvas
Detailed guide on establishing a business, covering topics such as financing, trade law, business registration, social security and much more. Further information: https://www.gruenderservice.at/site/gruenderservice/publikationen/lf_gruender.pdf
Reader by the Austrian Cultural Council for fair working conditions in the arts, culture and media. Includes a list of remuneration guidelines for all sectors. Further information (available in German).
Download Infosheet Patents Trademarks Design Protection (available in German).
The Department of Staff Development and Equality offers a wide range of internal continuing education programs available to all employees of the University of Applied Arts free of charge. Subjects covered vary from work skills and computer courses to careers in the arts and sciences. Further information and programme overview (available in German).
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