Creative Europe Culture Strand
About this opportunity
Creative Europe's Culture Strand provides co-funding for international cooperation projects in the cultural sector, including visual arts. The programme supports cross-border projects that enhance the circulation of European artworks and cultural content, reaching new audiences across borders. Note: this is an organisational funding programme, not an individual artist grant, but emerging artists may benefit through partner organisations.
Application tips
Build a strong international partnership before applying. The programme values projects that promote cultural diversity and international audience development.
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