KUNSTFONDS_Publikation

Deadline

• Application deadline: January 15, 2027 (midnight)

Program Overview

The KUNSTFONDS_Publikation program supports analog and digital individual publications by visual artists or artist duos who apply for the grant themselves and only for their own work. The program is funded by the Commissioner of the Federal Government for Culture and Media (BKM) based on a resolution of the German Bundestag.

Funding Decision

The board of trustees of the Stiftung Kunstfonds decides on funding through democratic voting and based on artistic quality. The 16-member jury is expected to make its funding decision in spring 2027.

Eligibility

• Individual visual artists of any age with main residence in Germany.
• Artist duos whose members both have their main residence in Germany.
• Applicants must not be enrolled in a university during the project period.
• Applicants must ensure proper business management and be able to prove the proper use of funds.
• Excluded from funding are artists who applied for funding in KUNSTFONDS_Stipendium, KUNSTFONDS_Publikation, or KUNSTFONDS_Werkverzeichnung for the 2026 funding year, received funding from Stiftung Kunstfonds for 2026, served on the jury of KUNSTFONDS_Stipendium and KUNSTFONDS_Publikation in the last two years, or are employees of Stiftung Kunstfonds.

Publication Requirements

Publications must appear (also) in German.

Funding Amount

• Required own contribution: at least 10% of total project costs. This can be covered entirely or partially by earmarked, demonstrable third-party contributions (sponsoring, donations).

Project Timeline

• Proof of use must be submitted two months after the end of the individual implementation period, by May 31, 2029, at the latest.