Each application is assessed by two independent international experts, who provide a graded evaluation along with qualitative feedback. Based on their recommendations, the Programmes Team Selection Committee makes the final decision.
All our Awardees work under pressure. That is why the core of our selection process is grounded in an understanding of this reality and a commitment to fair prioritisation among all submitted applications. To ensure this, we use a structured scoring system that evaluates each application based on two main criteria:
Impact Severity: based on the information provided by the applicant, external advisors evaluate the severity of the situation and its effect on the artist’s ability to continue their practice.
Urgency Scale: external advisors assess the time sensitivity of each application, determining whether support is needed immediately or can be deferred for up to a maximum of three months relative to other cases. If an application is deferred three times, it will be deemed ineligible for further review and subsequently rejected.
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. However, the call temporarily closes once the monthly application cap, or the quarterly budget ceiling, is reached.