Przewodnik opisuje siedem nowych i innowacyjnych technik artystycznych w zakresie sztuk wizualnych oraz siedem działań artystycznych wykorzystujących technologie cyfrowe, takie jak druk 3D lub skanowan
Treść webinarów dotyczy zarówno umiejętności artystycznych (np. rzeźbiarstwo, fotografia, rękodzieło), jak i cyfrowych (projektowanie 3D i druk 3D). Webinaria dostępne w języku angielskim.
Seven new and innovative artistic techniques about the Visual Arts and seven artistic activities which use digital technologies such as 3D printing or scanning.
Seven new and innovative artistic techniques about the Visual Arts and seven artistic activities which use digital technologies such as 3D printing or scanning.
Category: Thanks to the "MŁODA POSKA" programme, scholarship holders will be able to implement a project submitted to the program in the following fields: film, photography, literature, music, visual arts, dance and theatre.
Grant Amount: The amount of the scholarship is 3,500 pln per month (PLN 2,905 net).- Total / one year 9,478.91 EUR (01.08.2013)
Requirements: Grands are awarded in 8 fields: film, literature, music, protection of monuments, dance, theatre, visual arts and design, and the dissemination of culture. They allow the most promising and original artists, both those with achievements and those making their debut, to realize their artistic ideas.
Application fee: Aplication is free
Geographic Scope: International
Eligibility: private person
Past Recipients: Dorota Bojarska
Katarzyna Dyjewska
Julia Anna
Eliza Gwiazda
Agnieszka Kożuchowska
Magdalena Kraska
Mariusz Maslanka
Aleksandra Pietrzak-Pieczyńska
Małgorzata Sarnecka
Kaja Wielowiejska
Szymon Zakrzewski
Funding Cycle: annually
Short description: The program is intended for young artists who have outstanding achievements in the field of art they practice - film, photography, literature, music, visual arts, dance or theatre. The scholarship may be used for the implementation of one's own artistic project, the purchase of instruments and equipment necessary for work, for studies and residencies abroad.
How to apply: Formal and substantive requirements
The scholarship application consists of:
1) Printout of the Confirmation of submission of the application, handwritten by the Applicant.
2) scans of the originals of the recommendation:
- a minimum number of two recommendations is required,
- recommendations should be issued by persons recognized as authorities in a given area
field,
- recommendations must be issued in the year of submitting the application,
- the recommendation must contain: Applicant's data (name and surname), date
issuing a recommendation, data of the recommending person (name and surname),
handwritten signature of the person issuing the recommendation, the content of the recommendation,
- recommendations should be prepared using a form
recommendation.
- in the case of translating foreign-language recommendations into Polish, it is not required
sworn translations,
3) If the scholarship is related to a stay abroad, it is required
scan upload:
- in the case of an invitation by a specific creator - a written declaration of readiness
admission to the artistic care of a person applying for a scholarship:
- this document should contain the time frame of the stay, the person's details
taking care of the scholarship holder,
- this document should be translated into Polish by a translator
sworn,
- in the case of institutions - confirmation of student status by a foreign institution
institution, containing the time frame of stay:
- this document should be translated into Polish by a translator
jury;
4) electronic medium (CD/DVD, pendrive) containing the portfolio
Applicants - material documenting the Applicant's own creative output,
which is the basis for assessing his skills or the ability to perform the Project
Scholarship as part of the scholarship (e.g. selected films, exhibition catalogues
individual, photographs, music, publications, published excerpts
songs, reviews), where:
- The applicant should sign the electronic medium with the SOP number, name and
name,
- the medium should contain one folder with a name consisting of the name and surname,
- folder should not contain subfolders,
- the volume of materials stored on an electronic medium may not exceed
300MB,
- the length of fragments of audio or video recordings cannot exceed 20 minutes. Documents indicated in sec. 1 points 2 and 3 should be submitted in the form of scans via the system SOP.
3. Documents indicated in sec. 1 points 1 and 4 should be submitted in person to the NCK or sent by mail
by post (registered letter) to the following address:
Narodowe Centrum Kultury – Program Młoda Polska
ul Płocka 13, 01-231 Warszawa
Category: Thanks to Warsaw's support, artists can carry out their projects in eight fields: film, literature, music, preservation of monuments, dance, theatre, visual arts and design, and dissemination of culture. Projects implemented under the scholarship are creative,
artistic or constitute an original concept. The scholarship cannot be awarded for
production. By production is meant in particular activities such as: carrying out
the publishing process and printing the book, recording and producing a CD,
mastering, production and post-production of a film, performance, etc. This reservation does not apply
above actions taken after the end of receiving the scholarship.
Scholarships are awarded in the following fields:
1) movie;
2) literature;
3) music;
4) protection of monuments;
5) dancing;
6) theater;
7) visual arts;
8) dissemination of culture.
Grant Amount: Scholarships are awarded for half a year or a year, and currently amount to PLN 3,800 (gross) per month. The call for applications will run from August 1 to September 15.
Requirements: Art Scholarships m.st. Warsaw are addressed to people involved in artistic creation, dissemination of culture and care for monuments in the Capital City of Warsaw. In Warsaw. They are awarded in 8 fields: film, literature, music, preservation of monuments, dance, theatre, visual arts and dissemination of culture. They allow the most promising and original artists, both those with achievements and those making their debut, to realize their artistic ideas.
Application fee: Aplication is free
Geographic Scope: regional
Eligibility: private person
Past Recipients: Agata Zbylut
Pawel Kulczynski
Michal Bielawski
Mateusy Rettner
Michal Lazar
Anna Herbut
Wojciech Grudyinski
Krystyna Dabrowska
Konrad Niemira
Wojciech Blecharz
Funding Cycle: annually
Short description: Art Scholarships m.st. Warsaw are addressed to people involved in artistic creation, dissemination of culture and care for monuments in the capital city of Warsaw. In Warsaw.
How to apply: Applications are accepted via the application form on the website stypendia.um.warszawa.pl. There you can also find the most important information about the recruitment. Its nesesery to atach short project description, current bio and portfolio.At least two project recommendations should be attached to the application scholarship from people with achievements in the field covered by the project, representatives of creative associations, cultural institutions, organizations that can evaluate the project, scholarship in terms of content or an artistic tutor.
Other important information: If you have any questions or doubts, please contact the Cultural Office of the Capital City of Warsaw. on weekdays from 9:00 to 15:00 by phone: +48 22 44 30 372 and +48 22 44 30 354 or via e-mail: stypendia_artystyczne@um.warszawa.pl
Onassis Next | Open Call 2024
Country: Greece
Type: Open call
Category: Various
Grant Amount: The selected proposals will constitute productions or co-productions of Onassis Stegi
Requirements: Proposed works should be original creations that have never been presented in Greece.
Priority will be given to proposals by younger artists living and working in Greece, to those by experienced artists who wish to attempt new artistic approaches in fields in which they have not experimented before, and to those by artists who have not previously presented their work at Onassis Stegi.
Each artist (writer, director, choreographer, choreographer, composer, visual artist, etc.) or artist group is allowed to submit only one proposal for evaluation.
Application fee: Aplication is free
Geographic Scope: regional
Eligibility: company
Past Recipients:
Funding Cycle: YEARLY
Short description: Αnnual open call for theatre, dance, performance, music, visual arts, and multi-disciplinary proposals .
How to apply: Applicants wishing to apply must create a personal account in the Onassis Directory via the link below, and may complete the application and upload the required supporting documents in stages until the submission deadline.
https://myaccount.onassis.org/login
Short description: The Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF) is a private, international philanthropic organization, making grants to nonprofit organizations globally in the areas of arts and culture, education, health and sports, and social welfare. SNF is currently engaged in a long-term landmark effort to improve access to quality health care in many countries, the multifaceted Global Health Initiative (GHI), with a current budget of over one (1) billion U.S. dollars.
How to apply: Grant requests are submitted online through the SNF Grant Portal. To submit a request, create an SNF Grant Portal account, log in, submit information about your organization and the grant request. If your grant request is approved, you will also use the portal to manage aspects of grant implementation. Your account can be used to submit future grant requests.
Requirements: Public bodies and nonprofit Organizations registered in their respective registers (e.g. Associations, Foundations and Committees with or without legal personality), formally established with the purpose of social utility and operating in the arts, culture, research or territory. They must operate in the territory of Piemonte and Valle d'Aosta.
Application fee: Aplication is free
Geographic Scope: regional
Eligibility: NGO
Past Recipients:
Funding Cycle: annually
Short description: The economic contribution aims to finance initiatives and activities of local relevance in the territory of Piemonte and Valle d'Aosta, and these activities must pursue the goals of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development in particular by promoting economic, social and environmental sustainability (e.g., by privileging locations with low energy impact), by promoting the inclusion of everyone by following the principles of design for all, and finally by promoting cultural change by promoting the breaking down of stereotypes.
How to apply: 1. Register the association to the platform via the following link https://rol.fondazionecrt.it/Frontend/Rol/
2. Select the call in which you want to participate
3. Proceed to fill out the notice by answering the proposed questions
4. Attach the required documentation
5. Submitt the request
Category: Visual, performing and multimedia arts, Cinema, Dance, Book and reading, Music and Theater
Grant Amount: 1- €30000 for all arts sectors, except for cinema which are provided max €40000
Requirements: You have to be under 35 years old and be a VAT number holder, have a registered office in Italy, and carry out professional production and/or distribution activities in the field for which you are applying
Application fee: Aplication is free
Geographic Scope: state
Eligibility: private person
Past Recipients:
Funding Cycle: annually
Short description: the call aims to encourage the development of Italian cultural and creative production through the support of the creation, production, edition and fixing of unpublished works by young authors, artists, performers and performers aged 35 years and under residing in the Italian territory, working in the envisaged artistic sectors.
How to apply: 1. Create your own profile at https://www.perchicrea.it/
2. carefully read the required documents and proceed to produce the necessary documentation
3. choose the produced works that you want to attach to the application
4. proceed to writing of the project proposal
5. attach all required documents and submit the application
Kosciuszko Foundation (KF) Exchange Program to the United States
Country: Poland
Type: Grant
Category: Arts in general, as well as Humanities, Law and Economy, Sciences. There are no restrictions to fields of study/research.
Grant Amount: Monthly grant amount is usually around $4,000 per month to cover living/accommodation costs and may depend on the location. KF Fellowships and KF Grants are awarded for up to 6 months; only KF Teaching Fellowships are awarded for up to 9 months.
Requirements: Only Polish citizens and “Karta Polaka” holders permanently residing in Poland are eligible. Poles living outside of Poland may NOT participate in this program.
Dual citizens (the United States and Poland) as well as individuals holding the United States permanent residency status (Green Card) are not eligible.
Applicants must hold at least M.A. or M.S. degree. The preference is given to doctoral or postdoctoral candidates.
Candidates need to submit a certificate of employment or enrollment in doctoral studies issued by a Polish academic institution.
Applicants must have strong English language proficiency, sufficient to participate effectively in formal and informal conversations on practical, social, and professional topics and to carry out the proposed study/research. English proficiency will be assessed during personal interviews in Warsaw.
An applicant has to be eligible for the U.S. exchange visitor J-1 visa.
There are no restrictions to fields of study/research.
Repeat participation – All participants are subject to a 3-year ban on “repeat participation,” which means you can apply for another KF grant or fellowship only after three full years since the completion of the KF grant/fellowship.
Application fee: Aplication is free
Geographic Scope: state
Eligibility: private person
Past Recipients: There is no information about past recipients.
Funding Cycle: annually
Short description: The KF Exchange Program to the United States, enables Polish scholars to pursue research, artistic or study projects in US institutions. Every year, Kosciuszko Foundation award approximately 40 scholars with grants and fellowships worth over $600,000. KF awardees conduct their research at top-ranking universities, including Stanford University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Harvard University, Yale University, University of California (Berkeley), Columbia University, University of California Los Angeles (UCLA), Duke University and Cornell University.
This program is made possible thanks to generous donations from individuals dedicated to fostering scholarly and scientific exchanges between Poland and the United States.
How to apply: 1. Get acquainted with Program details and decide if it is right for you.
2. Submit your application.
As part of the application, you must upload the following required documents from (a) to (g), additional documents (h) are only for those applying for teaching fellowships, visual art projects, literary writers, journalists, and critics.
a) A well-defined proposal (no more than 500 words) with a specific study/research plan.
b) A current invitation from a U.S. educational institution (a host letter) where the applicant plans to conduct research/studies.
c) Curriculum Vitae, including a list of relevant and recent publications of which the applicant is the principal author.
d) A scan of the applicant’s highest degree diploma.
f) A current photograph of yourself.
g) A certificate of employment or enrollment in doctoral studies issued by a Polish institution.
h) Additional documents:
- Literary writers, journalists, and critics must support their research proposal with significant samples of their work.
- Visual artists are required to submit catalogs, photographs, slides, or videos of their work.
- Applicants for the Teaching Fellowship should attach a Teaching Plan (Course Syllabus).
3. Secure three recommendation letters and have your recommenders send them directly to exchangetotheus@thekf.org.
4. Selection in-person interviews in Poland, Warsaw.
Each application is initially assessed by the Kosciuszko Foundation’s Academic Advisory Committee which selects candidates who qualify for interviews. The purpose of the interviews is to confirm that the candidate can communicate effectively, can demonstrate the skills described in the application materials, and has the potential for contributing to the chosen area of study or research.
5. Award announcements
All applicants will be notified of the outcome by the end of March. If you were accepted for selection interviews but unfortunately were not selected you can re-apply through a simplified procedure. Applications of unsuccessful candidates are valid for two years only.
Other important information: AWARD CATEGORIES
The Kosciuszko Foundation Fellowships for:
- postdoctoral research in the U.S. for 3-6 months
- advanced post-doctoral fellows, instructors and assistant professors (or equivalent)
- must hold a doctorate degree at the time of application
The Kosciuszko Foundation Grants for:
- graduate research in the U.S. for 3-6 months
- graduate students and research staff
- must hold a Master’s degree or equivalent at the time of application
The Kosciuszko Foundation Teaching Fellowships for:
- faculty members to teach classes at U.S. universities, for up to 9 months
- the lectures should focus on Polish Studies, including Polish language teaching and Polish culture
- Teaching Fellows may pursue research while lecturing
The grants/fellowships do not cover:
- travel and living expenses of dependents.
- short-term academic visits to present a paper at a conference or attend a seminar or training,
- publications.
Kultura Mobilna (Culture of Mobility)
Country: Poland
Type: Grant
Category: Arts in general (visual arts, literature, music, sculpture, photography, performance, culture, etc.)
Grant Amount: The maximum amount of support is 3000 PLN gross.
Requirements: Applicants: All adult persons with full capacity, acting individually or associated in informal groups, actively involved in the cultural field of Wrocław and Lower Silesia, regardless of their origin and citizenship. The Programme is aimed at artists, curators, managers, activists, animators, researchers, etc.
The Culture of Mobility programme may not be used by these associations, foundations and cultural institutions, as well as people for whom the scope of the Project is the same as the scope of their duties resulting from their contracts with entities organised by the City of Wrocław, or whose activities concerning the scope of the project are financed by the City of Wrocław.
Application fee: Aplication is free
Geographic Scope: International
Eligibility: other
Past Recipients: - Maciej Kowalczyk and Marcin Dominiak took part in a study visit and networking meeting with NUS COOPERATIVA in Barcelona;
- Performer Mai Renn and culinary artist Piotr Matkowski took part in the Foodculture Days biennial in Vevey, Switzerland;
- The music group composed of Karol Knapiński, Olgierd Żemojtel, Karolina Kułaga, Jan Styczyński and Michał Kram went to Italy to perform a concert at Politecnico di Torino using networked music performance technology;
- Ula Gołdasz went to Barcelona to design and make glass elements of costumes for a dance performance;
- Tomasz Opania organized a two-month solo exhibition: "BETTER IT WAS ALREADY" at the Midway Gallery in Boston (USA).
Funding Cycle: Artists can apply during every call for applications announced in a given year. The number of calls vary and needs to be checked every year.
Example: Three calls were planned for 2021 (with deadlines on April 15, June 15 and September 15), although in 2023 the one and only deadline (for the time being) was February 26.
Moreover, the Culture of Mobility Programme has an annual budget, which means that only mobilities lasting no longer then till December of a given year are able to receive a grant.
Short description: Culture of Mobility is a programme carried out by Culture Zone Wrocław, which aims to support the mobility of artists and promote artists and culture professionals from Wrocław and Lower Silesia abroad.
The Culture of Mobility Programme supports mobility related to the following projects:
- artistic, literary and musical residencies;
- carrying out art projects abroad;
- participation at art fairs, exhibitions, concerts, conferences, network meetings;
- networking trips (with a precise schedule of meetings with specific entities).
How to apply: 1. Check out https://strefakultury.pl and https://instytutkultury.pl regularly to find the call announcement.
2. Read the Terms and Conditions of the Call for Projects within the Framework of the Culture of Mobility Partnership Programme: Part of the Culture Zone Wrocław International Activities.
3. Before submitting the project via electronic form, consult the idea with organizers to avoid formal errors and check whether the project fits into the framework of the Programme. You can also send questions and doubts throughout the recruitment period to the following address: kulturamobilna[at]strefakultury.pl.
4. Fill the ELECTRONIC FORM in Polish or in English, in which the following documents are required:
- applicant’s CV (as for groups, the applicant's CV and shorter biographies of group members are required in the application form);
- motivation letter (in the application form);
- invitation / confirmation / letter of intent from a foreign partner confirming participation in a given event, project, residence or study visit (there are no templates for such a document, it should be formal and describe the nature of the cooperation; to be attached in the application form) or a description of the networking trip (detailed trip plan with the indication of people and institutions, organizations, events with which the applicant plans to establish a partnership).
5. Submit the application and wait for the results. Each person can submit maximum two applications in one call at most.
Other important information: The Culture of Mobility Programme only covers international trips. Artists may apply for a mobility grant with a project that involves more than one country, if these trips can be justified within the framework of a single project.
Barcelona Crea (Beca+)
Country: Spain
Type: Grant
Category: Literary creation and translation, music, audiovisual, scripts, popular cultures, performing arts, visual arts, community creation, as well as proposals that link art and science
Grant Amount: 6.000 EUR per grant
Requirements: 1. REQUIREMENTS OF PARTICIPANTS
-Participants may be both natural and legal persons.
-The minimum age for participation is 18 years. The calendar year in which this call is published must be used as a reference.
-Legal persons must be legally established.
-Groups of natural or legal persons may also apply for a public or private grant, even if they do not have legal personality.
2. PROPOSAL REQUIREMENTS
For all modalities, proposals submitted must meet the following requirements:
2.1. they must be newly created (i.e. the proposal has not yet been publicly submitted).
2.2. they must have a relationship with the city of Barcelona or its metropolitan area.
The relationship is considered accredited if at least one of the following conditions is met
The following cases:
- That the object of the proposal is related to the city of Barcelona or its metropolitan area.
- The candidate person or entity must reside in the city of Barcelona or its metropolitan area.
Application fee: Aplication is free
Geographic Scope: regional
Eligibility: private person
Past Recipients:
Funding Cycle: Annual open calls
Short description: PURPOSE AND PURPOSE OF THE CALL
These grants are intended to help maintain the cultural and scientific dynamism of the city by providing resources for the development of artistic research and innovation processes.
The "Barcelona crea" grants are intended to support pre-production processes that accompany the creation of artistic proposals (conceptualisation, gestation, research, experimentation, documentation and testing...) in the modalities of literature, music, audiovisuals, scripts, popular cultures, performing arts scenic, visual arts, community creation and proposals that combine art and science.
In case of obtaining one of the "Beca+", the beneficiary persons or entities will be provided with a free space in one of the cultural facilities of the city's network of Creation Factories of the city for a period of two weeks and a maximum of 3 months.
How to apply: Steps: 1) Read the funding conditions carefully. 2) Download and read the general bases that regulate the Barcelona Crea grant/scholarship. 3) After reading the given documents, assess whether you and your proposal meet the requirements. 4) If you meet all the requirements, start gathering the necessary documents.
DOCUMENTATION TO SUBMIT
To participate in the call for proposals, the candidate person or entity must submit the following documents:
- Application form.
- Explanation of the proposal.
- CV.
**The proposal must be submitted through the city council’s Virtual Procedures Office (Oficina Virtual de Tràmits). Consequently, you must provide an electronic signature for your proposal to be accepted. Either one of these:
- idCAT Mobile and Cl@ve (systems based on sending one-time passwords to the mobile phone).
- Electronic DNI (National Identification Number).
- idCAT certificate and other valid digital certificates for interaction with public administrations. You can consult them in the search engine for qualified providers of electronic trust service providers in Spain.
For more information, please visit this link: https://seuelectronica.ajuntament.barcelona.cat/oficinavirtual/ca/virtual-office
Other important information: Payment: Grants will be paid to the beneficiary persons and institutions by bank transfer to their designated account. The amount of the grant is
subject to the withholdings and taxes established by law, current tax.
Compatibility: The "Barcelona crea" grants are compatible with any other aid, subsidy or scholarship granted by other administrations, public or private entities for the same proposal.
Grant Amount: Accommodation and meals, as well as the material and spaces necessary for the residents to develop their creative work. Includes the stay at the Foundation's headquarters (Cordoba, Spain).
Requirements: 1. REQUIREMENTS FOR PARTICIPANTS:
Creators and researchers of any nationality may apply, with the essential requirement of speaking Spanish and being between 18 and 30 years old, both inclusive, on the last day of the deadline for this call.
2. PROPOSAL REQUIREMENTS
. Applicants may not apply for more than one field of creation and, to this end, must provide the following documentation:
- Duly completed application form.
- Artistic CV (specify academic background, grants received in the last three years, awards, publications, exhibitions, social media accounts, website, blogs, etc.).
- Academic certification in the case of musicians.
- Photocopy of an official identity document (DNI in the case of Spanish citizens, passport or
Spanish nationals, passport or identity card for others).
- Project, in which the general approach and development of the work and its support will be stated. Visual artists must include a cost estimate in Euros for their project.
- Documentation that you believe necessary to support your creative work, such as published work, books, etc.
such as published work, books...
- The presentation of letters of reference, either from university professors or persons chosen for their
university professors or persons chosen for their academic or professional relationship, who must provide the The originals must be handed to the applicant in a sealed envelope, which will be envelope, which will be enclosed with the rest of the documentation.
Application fee: Aplication is free
Geographic Scope: International
Eligibility: private person
Past Recipients:
Funding Cycle: Annual open calls
Short description: The Antonio Gala Foundation annually offers accommodation and board grants to young creators aged eighteen to thirty in Spain. These grants aim to instill the idea that individuals can benefit from living and working together, allowing them to "live to work" rather than "work to live," a concept championed by writer Antonio Gala. The primary goal is to support and encourage the creative endeavors of young artists in various art forms, fostering collaboration and mutual enrichment among creators from diverse disciplines, in line with the Foundation's core mission.
How to apply: Steps: 1) Read the funding conditions carefully. 2) Download and read the general bases that regulate the Creation Grants from the Antonio Gala Foundation. 3) After reading the given documents, assess whether you and your proposal meet the requirements. 4) If you meet all the requirements, start gathering the necessary documents (Requirements).
To participate in the call for proposals, the candidate person must submit the documentation via:
- Applications from Spain shall send their documentation on paper, except for those which by their nature require another type of support, to the following address:
Antonio Gala Foundation for Young Creators.
C/ Ambrosio de Morales, nº 20. 14003 Córdoba.
Applications from outside Spain can be made in the same way as above, or they can be or submit all the documentation in PDF format to the following e-mail address: convocatoria@fundacionantoniogala.org.
Category: Social Impact and Nonprofit Collaboration
Grant Amount: Varies based on partnership agreements
Requirements: Open to registered Nonprofit Organizations (NPOs) operating in Greece. NPOs should have a clear mission related to one or more of the following categories: Human Rights, Education, Welfare, Economic Development, Environment, Culture, Health & Elderly Age. Both new and established NPOs are encouraged to apply.
Application fee: Aplication is free
Geographic Scope: state
Eligibility: NGO
Past Recipients: Various nonprofit organizations from previous events have successfully connected with Charitable Foundations, Corporations, and Embassies, fostering collaborations for social good.
Funding Cycle: Annualy
Short description: The HIGGS Donors' Speed-Dating Events bring together NPOs from across Greece with Charitable Foundations, Corporations, and Embassies in a dynamic virtual event. The goal is to facilitate meaningful connections, partnerships, and collaborations between NPOs and potential donors or sponsors. The event aims to support vulnerable groups in categories such as Human Rights, Education, Welfare, Economic Development, Environment, Culture, Health & Elderly Age.
How to apply: Interested NPOs can apply for participation by submitting an online application form provided on the HIGGS website during the event's application period. The application form typically includes information about the NPO's mission, projects, areas of focus, and how collaboration with donors aligns with their goals. NPOs may also need to showcase their past work and provide insights into how potential funding or partnerships will contribute to their impact. After the application period, selected NPOs will receive invitations to participate in the virtual speed-dating event.
This unique opportunity allows NPOs to interact with potential donors in a series of brief online meetings, allowing both parties to understand each other's goals, values, and potential collaboration opportunities. The event is designed to foster relationships that can lead to financial support, resource sharing, and broader societal impact.
By participating in the HIGGS Donors' Speed-Dating Events, NPOs have the chance to network, learn from peers, and create partnerships that help them amplify their efforts in addressing the critical needs of vulnerable groups in Greece.
NEON Grants Scheme for Contemporary Art and Performance Productions
Country: Greece
Type: Open call
Category: Arts and Culture
Grant Amount: Twelve (12) grants of €5,000 each
Requirements: Nonprofit Organizations based in Greece, including:
Foundations or Organizations, Public or Private.
Public or Private Art Institutions.
Artistic Projects with at least one Greek artist involved.
Application fee: Aplication is free
Geographic Scope: Greece and international locations for art exhibitions and performances.
Eligibility: Nonprofit Organizations focused on contemporary art and performance. At least one Greek artist must be involved in the proposed project.
Past Recipients:
Funding Cycle: Annually
Short description: NEON Grants Scheme offers support for contemporary art and performance projects in Greece and beyond. The program aims to foster creativity, encourage public engagement with art, and empower artists to push the boundaries of artistic expression. Nonprofit organizations focusing on contemporary art and performance, including both established institutions and emerging artists, are encouraged to apply for grants. The program seeks to facilitate collaborations and enable the realization of innovative projects that contribute to the cultural landscape.
To apply for the NEON Grants Scheme, interested organizations should carefully review the application guidelines and eligibility criteria. Applications must be submitted by the specified deadline, and the proposed projects should align with the program's focus on contemporary art and performance. A key requirement is the involvement of at least one Greek artist in the project.
Upon receiving the applications, NEON will evaluate the proposals based on their creativity, impact, and alignment with the goals of the program. Successful applicants will receive grants of €5,000 each to support the implementation of their projects. The program aims to promote artistic collaborations, foster dialogue, and contribute to the enrichment of cultural experiences for the Greek audience and beyond.
NEON's commitment to supporting new ideas, creative endeavors, and the arts community underscores its role as a vital contributor to the cultural landscape of Greece. By offering grants to nonprofit organizations and artists, NEON continues to facilitate the creation of impactful and thought-provoking artistic projects that inspire and engage diverse audiences.
How to apply: Review the Terms and Conditions of the Grant Program.
Complete the application form in Greek or English.
Application deadline: March 1st, 2023, at 12:00 PM (GMT+2, Greece time).
Before submitting the application, carefully read the submission form and Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) provided on the NEON website. For further information or clarification, contact grants@neon.org.gr. Phone inquiries will not be answered.
Announcement of Results: New date for results announcement: April 20th, 2023. All applicants will be informed of the results via email.
Please note that NEON only considers grant proposals within the framework of its annual Grant Scheme.
Category: Visual arts, music, theater, literature, applied arts, cultural events
Grant Amount: > 2500.00 EUR
Requirements: For legal entities, contribution 10%
Application fee: Aplication is free
Geographic Scope: state
Eligibility: company
Past Recipients:
Funding Cycle: Annual open calls
Short description: Financially supported field: Visual arts (painting, graphics, sculpture, photography, installation, media art, and others). Supported activities: Professional creation and its promotion in Lithuania and abroad, events, information accumulation (archiving, documentation) and its dissemination, publishing, professional criticism and analysis, networking and mobility, coproduction, skill development, qualification enhancement, and education.
How to apply: Steps: 1) Carefully read the funding conditions mentioned above for this culture and art field. 2) Download and read the submission guidelines for projects funded by the Lithuanian Council for Culture. 3) After reading the specified documents, assess whether you and your project meet the requirements set by the applicant and this culture and art field. 4) If you meet all the requirements, join the electronic culture and art projects management system of the Lithuanian Council for Culture (hereinafter referred to as LKTIS) at www.paraiskos.ltkt.lt. 5) First, you will need to register, and during the registration process, once you receive a successful login email to LKTIS at the provided email address, access it through the Administrative and Public Electronic Services Portal (Elektroniniai valdžios vartai). Note: If you have already registered for previous application invitations in LKTIS, you do not need to register again.
Requirements: The Fellowships are awarded to young artists or collectives of young artists for their work over the past three years, which has been well evaluated by professional art critics and received public recognition.
Application fee: Aplication is free
Geographic Scope: state
Eligibility: private person
Past Recipients:
Funding Cycle: Recommendations for awards accepted once a year
Short description: The Debut of the Year Prize of EUR 700 is awarded for the best debut in professional art by a young artist or a collective of young artists in a calendar year (from 1 August of one year to 1 August of the following year), which is distinguished by its creative innovation and is well appreciated by professional art critics. The five Young Creator Prizes of EUR 900 each are awarded to young artists or collectives of young artists for their work over the last three years, which has been highly appreciated by professional art critics and has received public recognition. Candidates for the prizes may be nominated by legal or natural persons active in the field of culture and the arts - professional artists or art critics. One natural or legal person may nominate no more than one candidate for the Debut of the Year or Young Creator Award.
How to apply: When nominating candidates for the Debut of the Year Award, natural or legal persons must submit: 1. their recommendation, specifying the prize for which the nomination is proposed; 2. a description of the nominee(s)' creative activity; 3. a copy of the nominee(s)' identity document; 4. copies of articles written by professional art critics on the creative activity of the candidate(s); 5. a description of the debut (concert, art or photographic exhibition, book, film, play, performance, etc.) of the candidates proposed for the prize, indicating the nature of the debut, the place, the timing, the works and any other relevant facts concerning the debut; 6. sample material (audio, video) of the work shown, performed, published during the debut, as well as other material depending on the nature of the work presented during the debut. When nominating candidates for the Young Creator Prize, natural or legal persons must submit: 1. their recommendation, specifying the prize for which the nomination is proposed; 2. a description of the nominee(s)' creative activity over the last three years, indicating the results of all nominees' creative activity, awards, scholarships, internships, etc., as well as any other relevant facts of creative activity; 3. a copy of the candidate(s)' identity document; 4. copies of articles written by professional art critics on the creative activity of the candidate(s); 5. sample material (audio, video) of the candidate(s)' work shown, performed, published in the last three years, provided in active links, other material depending on the nature of the work.
Category: Arts in general (architecture, dance, video, music, theatre, visual arts)
Grant Amount: a 31/32 days fellowships experience
Requirements: Have achieved significant results in their discipline and a basic knowing of English
Application fee: 30 USD
Geographic Scope: International
Eligibility: private person
Past Recipients: Soulé Déesse, Carlos Estevez, Georgette Maag
Funding Cycle: annually
Short description: The Bogliasco Foundation, an American nonprofit organization with a program in Italy, awards one-month fellowships to people of all ages and nationalities who have made significant contributions in the arts and humanities. Fellows live and work near Genoa, where natural beauty combines with an intimate group setting to encourage inquiry and transformative exchange in all disciplines.
How to apply: 1. Visit the following page for information on how to apply https://www.bfny.org/en/apply/requirements.
2. Verify that you have ready three letters of reference and three examples of work published, performed, exhibited or presented to the public in the past five years.
3. write a resume, of no more than three pages.
4. description of no more than 1 page of the project you want to develop at the Bogliasco Study Center.
5. pay the application fee
Category: painting, photography, sculpture, mix media, digital art, graphics, video, net art
Grant Amount: 3 types of prizes: acquisition prize work or 1000 euro cash prize or monograph book prize
Requirements: The competition is open to all artists, graphic artists, designers, painters, photographers, etc., professional and amateur, from any country in the world.
Application fee: changes based on the number of works submitted (min 45€ to max 150€)
Geographic Scope: International
Eligibility: private person
Past Recipients: Simone Cosac Naify, Sonja Kalb, Daniel Duraccio, Luciane Deradi, Manuel Broz Alvarez
Funding Cycle: annually
Short description: The Malamegi Lab art award is a competition for contemporary art open to all artists. Eligible works are: drawing, painting, sculpture, photography, graphics, mixed media, digital graphics and video. A great opportunity for artists to win a cash prize, exhibit their works and more.
How to apply: 1. complete the entry form available here https://www.lab.malamegi.com/en/
2. attach the work(s) you wish to submit
3. pay the application fee
Category: Painting, sculpture and installation, photographic Art, video Art and short films, performance and acting (Stage and Film), virtual and digital Art, digital graphics and cartoon, environmental / land Art, urban Art and street Art, Art Design
Grant Amount: 1 cash prize of 10.000 € and free publication on the web portal artelaguna.world and there are other different special prizes
Requirements: The Prize is open to everyone, with no restrictions of age, gender, nationality or any other qualifications.
Application fee: 80 + 22% vat (97,60 €) for artists under 35 (an identity document is required)
100 + 22% vat (122 €) for artists over 35
The fee allows to submit 5 works also in different sections.
Geographic Scope: International
Eligibility: private person
Past Recipients: Anna Drozd-Tutaj, Kailum Graves, Larisse Hall, Eleonora Monguzzi
Funding Cycle: annually
Short description: MoCA Cultural Association, organizes this contest aimed at promoting and enhancing Contemporary Art. The competition includes collaborations with international art galleries, companies, art residencies, festivals, critical texts, inclusion in the Arte Laguna World web portal, and participation in the group exhibition that includes 120 finalists at the North Arsenal in Venice, Italy.
How to apply: 1. In order to apply you must first create your profile at the following link https://artelaguna.world/reserved/registration.php
2. complete your profile information and add the artwork you want to submit
3. after adding the various works on the right hand side there is an option to indicate interest in participating in special prizes as well
4. after selecting the various special prizes to participate in you need to confirm your choice
5. after verifying all the data and that all the information is correct you can send the application
Grant Amount: Varies based on specific initiatives and projects
Requirements: Nonprofit organizations, cultural institutions, audiovisual production companies, artists, and other entities involved in cultural and creative activities may be eligible to apply. Specific requirements vary depending on the strand and initiative within the Creative Europe program.
Application fee: No application fee mentioned (may vary depending on specific initiatives)
Geographic Scope: European Union Member States
Eligibility: Eligibility criteria vary based on the strand and initiative within the Creative Europe program. Generally open to organizations and individuals involved in cultural and creative sectors.
Past Recipients: Numerous organizations, artists, and cultural institutions have received support from the Creative Europe program in various strands and initiatives.
Funding Cycle: The program operates on a multi-year basis with different funding cycles for various initiatives and actions.
Short description: The Creative Europe program is a comprehensive initiative of the European Union that supports various cultural and creative activities. Divided into Culture and MEDIA strands, as well as a cross-sectoral strand, the program aims to foster cross-border cooperation, support audiovisual works, promote cultural exchange, and encourage innovation in the cultural and creative sectors.
How to apply: Interested applicants should visit the official Creative Europe website to explore available initiatives, review specific eligibility criteria, and access application guidelines. The application process typically involves submitting project proposals during open calls for various initiatives within the program.
Other important information: Other Important Information:
The Creative Europe program aims to contribute to the cultural richness and diversity of European countries.
The program offers funding, support, and opportunities for collaboration to cultural and creative organizations and individuals.
It encompasses a wide range of sectors, including visual arts, performing arts, literature, audiovisual production, heritage, and more.
The program may be subject to changes, updates, and specific guidelines for each funding cycle and initiative.
For more detailed information, applicants are advised to visit the official Creative Europe website and thoroughly review the available resources, guidelines, and updates related to the program. Additionally, the website provides updates on how the program has been affected by external factors such as the coronavirus pandemic, ensuring applicants are informed about any adjustments or changes.
