Moving Narratives will be carried out with three main goals in mind: firstly, to foster conversation, collaboration, and exchange within the cohort; secondly, to support each artist in their own individual practice; and, thirdly, to facilitate interchanges between the cohort and relevant external practitioners. 

The programme will begin in February-March 2026 and will be ongoing consistently for the duration of 8 to 9 months. Expectations will be communicated in a timely manner, and the schedule will be shared with the participants in early February 2026 to provide them with enough time to plan for their participation. 

To facilitate inter-cohort connections, the programme will encourage participants to interact in group and sub-group sessions, ranging from presentations to workshops and an in-person Lab Week. To support the participants’ individual artistic practice, there will be encounters in sub-groups and one-on-one sessions with the Senior Fellows to dive further into the development of their body of work. To facilitate exchanges with practitioners, relevant guests are invited to be a part of the programme.

Pre-introduction

In December 2025, participants will receive a set of readings, prompts, and questions. This briefing is intended to prepare the cohort and set the stage for the programme. 

Introduction

The programme will open with an introductory session designed to bring the group together. Each participant will introduce themselves and present the concept or body of work they intend to pursue throughout the programme. 

Chapters

The main body of the programme will take place online and will include guest talks, workshops, reading groups, sub-group sessions, and one-on-one meetings. The content of these chapters will be curated by the Senior Fellows, tailored to the practices, projects, and goals of the selected participants. 

In-person meeting/Lab Week

Midway through the programme, the cohort will gather in person in a city unfamiliar to all participants. This meeting is designed to foster collectivity while exposing the group to new cultural contexts and practices. Through workshops, site visits, and context-specific experiences, participants will gain insights into each other’s rhythms and challenges, draw inspiration, and share their work within a new setting and with local practitioners. 

Group project

Over the course of the programme, participants will develop a collective project that reflects their individual and shared processes, interactions, and developments. This project will provide a space to showcase the group’s creative exchanges to a broader public. 

Closing chapter

The programme will conclude with an online gathering in a format that echoes the introduction. Each participant will present their body of work, reflecting on its development during the programme and outlining how they plan to carry it forward. 

Commitment

From the outset of the fellowship in March 2026, selected participants are expected to be available and actively engaged in all aspects of the programme, including scheduled meetings, general communications, and travel. Ongoing participation is contingent upon this active engagement. On average, participants should expect to dedicate approximately 20 hours per month to the fellowship.  

Eligible expenses  

The use of the Award is not restricted to a pre-decided budget, but it must be used for the development of the applicant's artistic or cultural practice.   

The Prince Claus Fund covers the costs related to the Fellows programme itself, including travel expenses, visa costs, and stay. Individuals are responsible for their own travel insurance.  

Further details on the covered expenses are communicated with successful applicants at a later date.