Eligibility
With this open call we invite applications from artists and cultural practitioners who:
are an early-career artist or cultural practitioner, in the first 1 to 5 years of their professional artistic/cultural career.
Note: years of study excluded, we only include the years of professional practice in this range.
are from, living in, and working in countries on our eligible countries list.
are practicing as an individual artist or cultural practitioner.
Note: applications from collectives, groups, and organisations are not eligible to apply.
would receive an Award from the Prince Claus Fund for the first time.
Note: Awardees from previous years are not eligible for another Prince Claus Seed Award. However, if you have applied in the past and not been granted the Award, you are welcome to apply again this year.
have an artistic/cultural practice that is dedicated to addressing social/political topics that are relevant to your local context.
have an artistic or cultural practice embedded in the field of art and culture.
Note: applications from individuals whose work is largely embedded in academia or revolves around academic research, or is largely embedded in the field of development, are not accepted.)