Danish Arts Foundation announces Grants for Production and Exhibitions

Purpose 

• The purpose is to promote Danish and international contemporary art in Denmark, as well as Danish contemporary art abroad.

Eligible Activities

• The fund provides support for:
  • Production of New Artworks:
    • Danish artists can apply for support for their own artwork production if they have an agreement or permission to exhibit.
    • Non-Danish artists can apply for support for their own artwork production if they have an agreement or permission to exhibit in Denmark.
  • Artists:
    • Danish artists can apply for support for their own exhibition expenses.
    • Non-Danish artists can apply for support for their own exhibition expenses if they have an agreement or permission to exhibit in Denmark.
  • Exhibitions:
    • Danish exhibition venues can apply for support for exhibitions featuring Danish and international artists.
    • Non-Danish exhibition venues can apply for support for exhibitions featuring Danish artists.
  • Communication/Mediation:
    • Anyone can apply for support to communicate contemporary art in print or digital form. The communication must be linked to an exhibition or have an agreement with a distributing publisher that ensures public engagement. Simply having an agreement with a printer is not sufficient.
  • Fees:
    • The committee encourages exhibition venues to pay exhibition fees to artists and freelance curators. While it is possible to apply for support for such fees from this fund, due to limited resources, not all requests for fees can be accommodated:
      • Exhibition Fees: Can be applied for by either the artist or the exhibition venue. An exhibition fee covers the artist’s work related to the exhibition beyond the production of the artwork itself. This may include participating in meetings, setting up and taking down the exhibition, involvement in PR, and communication, among other activities.
      • Production Fees: Can only be applied for by artists. A production fee covers the time the artist spends creating the artwork.

Ineligible Activities

• Permanent works in public space. This area lies under the Committee for Visual Arts Grants
• Studio rental
• Per diem allowance
• Invitations, meals, etc. in connection with exhibition previews
• Travel and accommodation for assistants (generally not covered)
• Travel and accommodation in connection with exhibitions in galleries where the artist has a permanent affiliation
• Local transport
• Projects that the committee has previously processed (reapplications)
• Exhibitions that opened before the application deadline
• Expenses from previous calendar years. Only expenses from either the current or the next calendar year can be entered in the requested budget
• Gallery exhibitions: Artists may apply for grants for the production of works. Other expenses for the exhibition are only covered if the committee assesses them as a special investment by the gallery.

Eligibility Criteria

• Non-Danish artists are eligible to apply if they intend to create a visual work of art for exhibition in Denmark.
• Non-Danish venues may apply if they plan to exhibit the works of contemporary Danish visual artists outside Denmark.

Evaluation Criteria

• Danish Arts Foundation’s Committee for Visual Arts Project Funding evaluates applications based on the following criteria:
  • The project must:
    • Promote contemporary art in Denmark and/or Danish contemporary art abroad.
    • Maintain a high level of artistic quality and professional expertise.

Application Requirements 

• You must attach the following documents:
  • Template for Facts and Basic Information
  • Images of Previous Works: Include details such as title, materials, year, dimensions, and exhibition location. Submit at least five images, with a maximum of five A4 pages. You may also attach up to two video or audio files (MP3 or MP4) related to the project. Each file must be no longer than one minute.
  • Sketch: If applying for funding for a new work, include at least one sketch. Clearly mark it as a sketch. The sketch counts toward the five-page image limit.
  • Template for Project Description: The committee values short, concrete, and precise applications.
  • Template for Budget (choose either Word or Excel format)
  • Template for CV
  • Invitation/Exhibition/Publishing Agreement: This can be an email or a letter (not a text message). The time period must be stated in the invitation/agreement.

For more information, visit Danish Arts Foundation.