Austrian Embassy Riyadh

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How can museums attract new audiences and build lasting community connections?

This three-day program with Christine Koblitz from Wien Museum explores state-of-the-art approaches for audience engagement and inclusive museum programming. Drawing on examples from Austrian and international museums, participants will gain practical tools to build new community partnerships, create meaningful dialogue and design engaging visitor experiences.

All sessions can be attended independently. The online talk is open to all registered participants, while the workshops on Day 2 and Day 3 are each limited to 15 participants.

P R O G R A M M E

Day 1 – Talk
From Audience to Community: Museum Engagement Strategies
Good practice examples from the Wien Museum and international museums, including participatory formats, games, digital engagement and community collaborations.

Day 2 – Workshop
Make the Museum Fun! Creating Games for Adults
Developing playful and interactive formats for exhibitions and museum programmes

Day 3 – Workshop
Working with Communities
Building sustainable partnerships, balancing community needs with museum goals and creating participatory projects

WHEN:
Day 1: Tuesday, 9. June 2026 | 6 – 7 PM (KSA time)
Day 2: Wednesday, 10. June 2026 | 6 – 9 PM (KSA time)
Day 3: Thursday, 11. June 2026 | 6 – 9 PM (KSA time)

W H E R E: online via Zoom

W H O: museum professionals

H O W: Please register by 7, June via the following form: https://forms.gle/DSj61xAeMU4XH91g7

Confirmed participants will receive a Zoom link via email.

L A N G U A G E: English

C O S T: free of charge, registration required

A B O U T: Christine Koblitz is Engagement Manager at the Wien Museum and specialises in digital culture, Instagram and games. She curated the exhibition “Takeover – Street Art & Skateboarding” (2019) and develops interactive formats such as the AR escape game “A Shared Secret” at the Clock Museum, the AI live prompting sessions and the monthly Wien Museum Pub Quiz.

How do framing and perspectives shape societal power relations – and how can more inclusive images be created?
This two-day workshop with Austrian cinematographers Astrid Heubrandtner and Volker Gläser is aimed at 12 cinematographers from the region who want to critically expand their own visual language. Through selected film excerpts, participants will explore different framing and perspectives as a tool for more equitable representation of marginalized social groups. The aim is to sharpen awareness of how cinematography can reinforce societal narratives – but also actively transform them.

PROGRAMME

• Cinematography as a tool for representation and societal change
• Perspective, framing and lighting in relation to power and visibility
• Analyzing film sequences from multiple viewpoints
• Developing an individual visual language with greater social awareness

WHEN: 6:30 – 9:30 PM (KSA time)
Day 1: Monday, 1 June
Day 2: Tuesday, 2 June

W H E R E: online via Zoom

W H O: cinematographers, filmmakers, directors of photography

L E V E L: beginner, intermediate

H O W: Please register by 30, May via the following form: https://forms.gle/oBh1wxrptseY1bRr6

Confirmed participants will receive a Zoom link via email.

L A N G U A G E: English

C O S T: free of charge, registration required

A B O U T: Astrid Heubrandtner is an Austrian cinematographer working in feature films, documentaries and experimental projects for cinema, television and museums. She has taught at numerous universities and film schools and served as a guest professor of cinematography at the University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna.

Volker Gläser is an Austrian cinematographer and Senior Artist for Cinematography at the Film Academy Vienna. His work includes feature and documentary films as well as collaborations with video artists. He has taught at institutions including FH Salzburg, MET Film School Berlin and the Academy of Fine Arts Nuremberg.

Situated in the heart of Europe, Austria offers a great variety of study opportunities for international students. Medicine, computer science, engineering or music & arts – Austria combines a long tradition of excellent higher education and state-of-the-art research in many academic disciplines. Austria’s capital Vienna has been ranked among the world’s most liveable cities for many years, topping the Global Liveability Index for three consecutive years until 2025. The abundance of green spaces combined with Vienna’s cosmopolitan flair and its extraordinarily vibrant cultural life are only a few reasons why it attracts thousands of international students every year.

Would you like to get an overview of the study opportunities in Austria? The OeAD, Austria’s Agency for Education and Internationalisation, is happy to offer an online presentation on Wednesday, May 13. The presentation is free of charge, but registration is required.

Kindly note that the number of participants is limited – first come, first served.

W H O: everyone who’s interested in studying in Austria at any academic level (Bachelor, Master, PhD)

W H E N : Wed, 13 May 2026

T I M E: 6 – 7 PM (KSA time)

W H E R E: online via Zoom (You will receive the login information upon confirmed participation)

H O W: please register by Tue, 12 May 2026 via the following form https://forms.gle/9We6pJPQVohHGKeK9

L A N G U A G E: English

C O S T: free of charge, registration is required

Planning to work in Austria and want to improve your German?

This free webinar is part of the series “Living and Working in Austria”, organized by the Österreich Institut (ÖI) and the Austrian Integration Fund (ÖIF). It is designed for skilled professionals from outside the European Union who want to build a career in Austria.

In this session you will discover practical tools, free online resources and apps that can help you start learning German and prepare for working in Austria.

W H E N: Tue, 15 June 2026 | 1:00 PM (CET)

W H E R E: Online via Zoom

For registration, please visit: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/PXLPOF9qTqKhzpXxgX8QMg

WORKSHOP 'How to integrate Feminist Values in Art & Cultural Organisations'

In troubled times, art and cultural institutions can contribute significantly to a socially sustainable future by integrating values and principles in their work that are based on human dignity and equality. Feminist values are part of that transformation.

We are pleased to invite cultural and art managers from across the region to a two-day workshop with Austrian art manager and consultant Doris Rothauer. 20 selected participants will explore how feminist values can be embedded across all levels of institutional work — from curatorial decisions and leadership structures to HR practices and public communication — and what impact this can generate.

P R O G R A M M E
Day 1: Feminist Values in Institutional Practice
• What are feminist values — and how can they be integrated?
• Artistic & curatorial practice
• Leadership & human resources
• Community building & outreach
• Learning & educational programs

Day 2: Feminist Practice & Social Impact
• What is the social impact of feminist practices in the context of...
• The SDGs
• Theory of Change
• Methods of evaluating impact

W H E N: Wed, 6 May – Thu, 7 May 2026 | 5-8 PM

W H E R E: online via Zoom

W H O: cultural and arts managers, curators, artistic directors, HR professionals, cultural policy experts

H O W: Please register via the following form https://forms.gle/yqrx1Dzj4cj8qwdr8

Confirmed participants will receive a Zoom link via email.

L A N G U A G E: English

C O S T: free of charge

A B O U T
Doris Rothauer is an art manager, consultant and author working at the intersection of arts, culture and social impact. She served as executive director of several renowned Austrian art institutions, including the Vienna Secession and Künstlerhaus Vienna. Since 2006, she has advised over 80 cultural organizations, public agencies, and creative entrepreneurs on strategy and sustainable transformation. She holds a PhD in Economics. Currently, she is based in Vienna and New York. For more, see www.dorisrothauer.com/en/

AI-generated content has blurred the line between reality and fiction — and distinguishing fact from fabrication has never been harder.
In this online talk, Austrian AI strategist Lukas Görög breaks down the mechanics of deepfakes and AI-generated disinformation – and how to critically assess them. Participants will learn to spot the telltale warning signs and gain practical fact-checking methods they can apply in everyday life.

We look forward to welcoming you online!

W H E N: Tuesday, 28 April 2026 | 6 - 7 PM (KSA time)

W H E R E: online via Zoom

W H O: educators, communication professionals, journalists, PR professionals

H O W: Please register by Mon, 27 April 2026 via the following form: https://forms.gle/pWuhPCz5xsDHMMNq5

Confirmed participants will receive a Zoom link via email.

L A N G U A G E: English

C O S T: Free of charge, but registration is required

A B O U T: Lukas Görög is an AI strategist, keynote speaker, and founder of one of the first AI academies in the DACH region. As former AI Lead at Neue Zürcher Zeitung (NZZ) in Zurich, he built AI teams and developed data-driven strategies. Today, he advises executives and organizations on AI strategy and transformation. His work spans more than 12 countries, with over 4,000 leaders trained in applying AI.

T A L K 'Tackling Power Abuse, Harassment and Discrimination in Film'

How can film professionals respond to power abuse and discrimination in their industry – and what steps can be taken to create safer, more respectful working environments?

We are pleased to invite you to a talk with Alexandra Eitzinger from !, an Austrian counselling and support centre for the film & TV industry. Working at the intersection of counselling and industry practice, she will share insights into addressing power abuse, sexual harassment and unequal working conditions. The talk is aimed at film professionals and actors across the region who seek to foster fair and respectful working environments in film production.

We look forward to welcoming you online.

W H E N: Wednesday, 29 April 2026

T I M E: 7 – 8 PM

W H E R E: online via Zoom

W H O: film professionals, actors

H O W: Please register by Monday, 27 April 2026 via the following form:
https://forms.gle/GPbUTC4C6ZTEuJU98

Confirmed participants will receive a Zoom link via email.

L A N G U A G E: English

C O S T: Free of charge, registration required

A B O U T: Alexandra Eitzinger is a Vienna-based counsellor, social worker and workshop facilitator at !, a support and advisory office for film & TV in Austria. She works with individuals and organizations in the film and television sector, focusing on de-escalation, violence prevention and organizational development.

If you have further questions, we are happy to answer them at [email protected]

Can a graphic novel create empathy? The ability to see the world through someone else’s eyes has become more important than ever. Graphic novels have a unique power: they can make complex emotions visible, explore conflicts from multiple perspectives, and open spaces for reflection and dialogue.
In this three-day workshop with Austrian graphic novel artist Patrick Bonato, 12 selected participants from across the region will discover how visual storytelling can transform personal experiences, memories and ideas into compelling graphic novels. The workshop introduces an intuitive method based on American cartoonist Frank Santoro’s comic course: Instead of starting with a fixed script, you will dive straight into fast, intuitive drawing exercises that allow images and associations to shape the story as it unfolds.
By the end of the workshop, you’ll leave with new tools, fresh perspectives – and the beginning of your own graphic novel.

P R O G R A M M E
• Intuitive drawing techniques for developing visual narratives
• Story structure, composition and rhythm in comics storytelling
• Exploring emotion, conflict and perspective through visual storytelling

W H E N: 6 - 9 PM (KSA time)
Day 1: Sun, 26 April
Day 2: Mon, 27 April
Day 3: Thur, 30 April

W H E R E: online via Zoom

W H O: advanced graphic novel artists, cartoonists and illustrators

H O W: please register by Thur, 23 April 2026 via the following form https://forms.gle/YGkHBhVMxHwtuQiF9

Confirmed Participants will receive a Zoom link via email.

L A N G U A G E: English

C O S T: free of charge, registration required

A B O U T: Patrick Bonato is an Austrian graphic novel artist from Tyrol. His work explores visual storytelling as a way to reflect on social and political themes. In his workshops, he focuses on intuitive drawing methods and the development of narrative through images.

If you have any further questions, you are welcome to contact us at [email protected]

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