The Mondriaan Fund has launched its Art Media Grant Program, a new initiative designed to foster deeper engagement with and critical discussion surrounding contemporary visual art in the Netherlands and the Caribbean part of the Kingdom. This program aims to support a diverse range of media and creators.
Key Takeaways
- Supports written and spoken word publications like articles, long reads, and podcasts.
- Open to platforms, curators, content creators, critics, and journalists.
- Focuses on the social value of contemporary visual art from an independent perspective.
- Funding covers up to 70% of eligible expenses, with a total budget of €200,000 per meeting.
- Grant periods range from one to twelve months.
- Deadline for applications is October 2, 2025.
Program Objectives and Scope
The Art Media grant is specifically tailored to encourage initiatives that stimulate discourse and engagement with contemporary visual art. It is intended for those who can articulate and share the social significance of this art form through various media. The program emphasizes an independent and broad perspective, ensuring a wide range of voices and viewpoints are represented.
Eligible Projects and Platforms
Eligible projects include written and spoken word publications such as series of articles, in-depth features, and podcasts. These can be published across various public platforms, including online magazines, newspapers, and social media channels. The key requirement is that the planned publication must be accessible to the public and possess appropriate reach.
Funding Details and Duration
Funding is awarded on a per-application basis, determined by the project’s budget. The Mondriaan Fund will cover up to 70% of the eligible expenses. The total available budget for each meeting is €200,000. Grants can be either fixed or flexible. Fixed grants support a work period of one to six months, offering €2,255 per month for work undertaken in the Netherlands or abroad. Flexible grants are available for periods of up to twelve months, with the final sum contingent upon the project plan, its duration, and the overall budget.
Who Can Apply?
The grant is open to a broad spectrum of applicants, including public media platforms, emerging initiatives, and collaborative projects. Individual professionals such as curators, critics, social content creators, and journalists are also encouraged to apply. However, the grant explicitly excludes funding for regular activities, the continuation of previously supported series, projects lacking clear distinction as new, or artistic work not related to reflective practice. Museums and heritage institutions may apply only for individual productions about visual art that are separate from their ongoing operations. Television and film productions, artist profiles, and portraits are not eligible for funding. All applicants must adhere to Fair Pay requirements.
