Deadline: 30 November 2024
Applications are now open for the Project Grant to strengthen the international position of Finnish contemporary art by supporting the presentation of Finnish art abroad.
Eligible Projects
- Project grants can be awarded for exhibitions held abroad when one or more Finnish artists or artists based in Finland participate in the exhibition. Exhibition activities include, inter alia, appearances by the artist or presentation of their work in a solo or group exhibition, biennale, triennale, festival or other contemporary art event.
Eligible Expenses
- Installation expenses
- Travel and accommodation expenses
- Transport and insurance of artworks
Ineligible Projects
- Project grants cannot be spent on:
- artistic work
- residencies (including travel to and from)
- gallery rental or participation fees
- per diems or living costs
- artist/curator fees
- studies, theses
- production and material costs of artworks
- general equipment or software purchases
- the expenses of foreign artists not based in Finland
- events or exhibitions in Finland
Eligibility Criteria
- Finnish or foreign organisations that present Finnish art, such as biennales, art museums, galleries and cultural institutions.
Ineligibility Criteria
- Artists or work groups are not eligible to apply for this project grant. They are advised instead to apply for a travel grant for artists for exhibiting abroad.
Application Requirements
- project description
- project budget
- Curriculum Vitae (1–2 pages) or biography of each participating Finnish artist.
- 3–5 images per participating Finnish artist.
- Attachments should be in PDF or JPG format. The maximum file size is 3 MB.
For more information, visit Frame Contemporary Art Finland.
