The Festival of Regions is one of Austria’s most prominent festivals for contemporary art and culture. Since 1993, the Festival of Regions has seen itself as a “collaborative transformer” – bringing together artistic avantgarde, simmering social challenges and current topics from the Upper Austrian periphery.

Every two years, it invites a region outside of metropolitan areas to engage in critical dialogue. A multifaceted, sometimes contradictory, but always lively artistic examination of the present and future of rural areas. A contemporary art festival that relies heavily on cooperation with local initiatives and communities: an invitation to participate, help shape, dance, and celebrate.

Without funding and without numerous local helpers, the Festival of Regions would not be possible! Many thanks to all supporters.

Team

From left: Anna Luger, Ralf Schiko, Otto Tremetzberger, Ulla Steyrleuthner, Fina Esslinger

Web & Graphics

Board

From left: Thomas Diesenreiter, Davide Bevilacqua, Janina Wegscheider, Fina Esslinger

Contact:
vorstand@fdr.at

Fotocredit: Reinard Winkler

regional advisory board 2024 – 2025

Andrea Eckerstorfer
Management of „Initiative Lebensraum Innviertel“ Chairwoman of „LEADER-Region Mitten im Innviertel“

Florian Kotanko
Chairman of “Verein für Zeitgeschichte in Braunau” (Braunauer Zeitgeschichte-Tage)

Philipp Bruckenberger
Management of the Braunau Youth Forum

Association advisory board

Susanne Blaimschein
Kunstraum Goethestraße

Gerald Priewasser-Höller
Artist & Designer

Margot Nazzal
Head of the Directorate for Culture and Society of the Office of the Upper Austrian Government.

Julius Stieber
Director of Culture and Education of the City of Linz

Rainer Zendron
Former Vice-Rector of the University of Art and Design Linz, founding member of the Festival of the Regions

Gitti Vasicek
Vice Rector for Art and Teaching at the University of Art and Design Linz

Accessibility & Awareness

The Festival of Regions is a learning institution that aims to break down barriers and increase accessibility. For us, accessibility means not only ramps, but also communication, social structures, and respectful coexistence.

Awareness & Code of Conduct
The Festival of Regions stands for openness, diversity, and respect—both on site and online. We are committed to solidarity and inclusivity, regardless of origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, disability, appearance, language, or social status. All participants—team, artists, and partners—are committed to barrier-free and discrimination-sensitive interaction.
Feedback and inquiries are welcome: ulla.steyrleuthner@fdr.at