The Mondriaan Fund has launched its Art Media Grant Program, a new initiative designed to foster engagement and critical discussion surrounding contemporary visual art within the Netherlands and the Caribbean part of the Kingdom. This program aims to support a diverse range of media projects that explore the social value of art.
Key Takeaways
- Supports written and spoken word publications like articles and podcasts.
- Funding covers up to 70% of eligible expenses, with a budget of €200,000 per meeting.
- Open to platforms, curators, content creators, critics, and journalists.
- Deadline for applications is October 2, 2025.
Program Overview
The Art Media grant is specifically tailored for individuals and platforms dedicated to stimulating discourse on contemporary visual art. It encourages independent and broad perspectives on the social significance of art. Eligible formats include series of articles, long-form reads, and podcasts, which can be published across various public platforms such as online magazines, newspapers, and social media channels.
Funding Details
Funding decisions are made on a per-application basis, considering the project’s budget. The Mondriaan Fund will contribute up to 70% of the approved expenses. The total available budget for each meeting is €200,000. Grants can be structured as fixed or flexible. Fixed grants offer a monthly stipend of €2,255 for work periods ranging from one to six months, applicable within the Netherlands or abroad. Flexible grants can extend up to twelve months, with the final amount determined by the project’s plan, duration, and overall budget.
Eligibility and Exclusions
Eligible applicants encompass public media platforms, emerging initiatives, collaborative projects, and individual professionals such as curators, critics, social content creators, and journalists. The proposed publication must be accessible to the public through a medium with adequate reach. The grant is not intended to fund regular activities or ongoing series previously supported by the Fund. Projects that are not clearly new or artistic work unrelated to reflective practice are also excluded. Museums and heritage institutions may apply for individual productions focused on visual art that are distinct from their core activities. Notably, the grant does not support television or film productions, artist profiles, or portraits. All applicants must adhere to Fair Pay requirements.
