The Prince Claus Seed Awards 2024 beckon aspiring artists and cultural practitioners to partake in a transformative journey of creative exploration and positive societal impact. This prestigious annual program, facilitated by the Prince Claus Fund, provides a platform for 100 talented individuals to receive a trust-based grant of €5,000, empowering them to navigate the early stages of their careers and develop their artistic and cultural practices. This introduction invites eligible applicants from Africa, Asia, Latin America, the Caribbean, and Eastern Europe to seize this opportunity, fostering a new wave of changemakers who use the power of culture to create positive transformations.
The eligibility criteria for the Seed Awards are designed to support artists and cultural practitioners at the early and exploratory stages of their careers, ranging from 1 to 5 years, excluding study years. Applicants should exhibit an innovative and interesting artistic or cultural practice that actively addresses significant social and political issues within their local communities. The program is particularly keen on supporting individuals who have received limited institutional recognition or support for their artistic and cultural endeavors. Eligible candidates must be residing and working in the eligible countries of Africa, Asia, Latin America, the Caribbean, or Eastern Europe.
Application Deadline: The deadline for submission is January 16, 2024, at 23:59 Amsterdam Time.