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Artists at the beginning of their visual arts career (1-4 years professional practice) may apply for a grant to develop their art practice, including making work, research, experimentation, materials and equipment purchase, commissions, exhibitions, and events.
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Get matched →Artist Start grants are offered by the Mondriaan Fund to stimulate the artistic development and cultural entrepreneurship of promising visual artists at the start of their careers, supporting the creation of work that can make a valuable contribution to contemporary visual art.
Visual artists who have been working professionally for at least 1 and no more than 4 years. Artists who have been working for 4 years or more can apply for an Artist Basic grant instead.
You can use this grant to develop your art practice, including making work, research, experimentation, the purchase of materials and equipment, working on a commission, or participating in exhibitions or events at home or abroad.
€24,900 for 12 months.
Applications can be submitted at any time of the year using the online application system. You will require an account before submitting an application. A 3-month period is required for processing applications. No grants are awarded retrospectively.
Every listing links to the organizer's official page. Always confirm deadlines, fees, and entry rules there before you apply.
The Mondriaan Fund staff verify applications are complete, then submit to a committee that assesses the quality of work, artistic practice, working plan, and efforts to find an audience. Due to limited budget, not all positively assessed applications receive grants; the committee ranks approved applications by priority.