The Mondriaan Fund has launched its Art Media Grant Program, a new initiative designed to foster deeper engagement and critical discussion around contemporary visual art in the Netherlands and the Caribbean part of the Kingdom. This grant 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, long reads, and podcasts.
- Aims to stimulate discourse on contemporary visual art.
- 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 organizations that wish to critically examine and disseminate the social significance of contemporary visual art. It encourages independent and broad perspectives, focusing on written and/or spoken word publications. These can include series of articles, in-depth features, or podcasts disseminated through various public platforms such as online magazines, newspapers, and social media channels.
Funding Details and Eligibility
Funding amounts are determined on a per-application basis, with the Mondriaan Fund contributing up to 70% of the eligible project costs. 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 internationally. Flexible grants can extend up to twelve months, with the final sum contingent upon the project’s scope, duration, and overall budget.
Eligible applicants encompass public media platforms, emerging initiatives, collaborative projects, and individual professionals including curators, critics, social content creators, and journalists. A crucial requirement is that the planned publication must be accessible to the public through a medium with adequate reach.
Exclusions and Restrictions
The grant explicitly excludes funding for regular operational activities or the continuation of existing series previously supported by the Mondriaan Fund. Projects that lack clear distinction as new endeavors or artistic work not directly related to reflective practice are also ineligible. While museums and art institutions can apply, their applications must focus on individual productions about visual art that are distinct from their ongoing activities. Notably, the grant does not extend to television or film productions, artist profiles, or portraits. All applicants are required to adhere to Fair Pay standards.
