International Support for Galleries and Independent Exhibition Spaces (ISGIES)
Gallery, exhibition space, and art book publisher organizations in Norway apply for grants to support participation in international art fairs.
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- annual cycle, check dates
- Entry fee
- Not listed - check the source
- Award
- Grants for participation at international art fairs (amount varies)
About
Overview
ISGIES provides grants to enhance the participation of Norway-based galleries, independent exhibition spaces, and art book publishers at international art fairs. The scheme aims to stimulate international participation, especially at major art fairs, and increase demand for contemporary visual art from Norway.
Funding
ISGIES is funded by the Norwegian Ministry of Culture and Equality with a 2026 annual budget of NOK 4,072,571, divided equally between two semesters.
Available Budget
- Spring semester (January–June): NOK 0 remaining
- Autumn semester (July–December): NOK 292,984 remaining
How It Works
Grants are prioritised according to predefined criteria and distributed throughout the year until the budget is exhausted.
Contact
For questions, contact OCA's Grants Officer Anna Moe Jensen.
Application Platform
As of 26 November 2025, applications are submitted via eApply (replacing Stikk.no).
- Award
- Grants for participation at international art fairs (amount varies)
- Eligibility
- Norway-based galleries, independent exhibition spaces, and art book publishers only.
- Audience
- Norway-based galleries, independent exhibition spaces, and art book publishers
Every listing links to the organizer's official page. Always confirm deadlines, fees, and entry rules there before you apply.