Artist Project - Mondriaan Fund

Overview

Artist Project grants from the Mondriaan Fund support visual artists in executing a specific artistic plan within a defined working period. This can include new work creation, collaborations, travel, research, mentoring, or residency stays in the Netherlands or abroad.

Eligibility

• Visual artists professionally active for at least 1 year
• Professional practice date determined by Bachelor's degree completion (if applicable) or first presentation of work in professional art circles
• Not enrolled in Bachelor's, Master's, or postdoctoral programmes (except part-time programmes under 20 hours/week)
• Artistically and substantively active in the visual arts field in the Netherlands and/or Caribbean part of the Kingdom

Award & Funding

• Fixed contribution: €2,785 per month for up to 6 months
• Flexible contribution: Amount depends on plan, duration, and budget for up to 12 months
• Applicants must contribute at least 10% of total requested amount (Mondriaan Fund covers maximum 90%)

Eligible Costs

• Materials specifically related to the project
• Rental or purchase (depreciation costs) of equipment and materials
• Travel expenses for return flights, train journeys, or mileage to and from main location
• Hiring third parties including travel and accommodation expenses
• Residency expenses (note: time investment contribution is halved if residency covers accommodation and meals)
• Artist's book publication (if autonomous work in an edition)

Application & Timeline

Applications can be submitted at any time throughout the year using the online application system. A 3-month processing period is required, though processing may take longer due to high application volume. Grants are not awarded retrospectively.

Terms & Conditions