Short Description
The ADIAF Emergence Grants 2025 is the fourth edition of an annual funding program that supports emerging talents in the contemporary art scene. The program offers financial awards of €1,500 to young art professionals—artists, art critics, and exhibition curators under 40 with strong ties to the French scene—to encourage innovative artistic practices and fresh approaches in curating and art criticism.
The program is designed to foster a diversity of artistic practices and curatorial approaches. It encourages projects that explore new representations in art and criticism while renewing the voices and methods in contemporary art practice. The emphasis is on promoting innovation, diversity (including gender, artistic universe, academic, geographical, or social origin), and the evolution of art criticism and exhibition curating.
Eligibility
For Artists – Open Call:
Applicants (individuals or collectives) must be under 40 years old and have a demonstrable link with the French art scene (through birthplace, studies, residence, or work).
They must not have previously received a grant from this program.
For Artist – Art School:
Applicants (individuals or collectives) should be at the end of their art studies or recent graduates (less than 3 years since graduation) and must meet the same age and prior award criteria.
For Art Critic/Exhibition Curator:
Candidates must be under 40, have a connection to the French scene, and must not have previously received a grant from this program.
They can apply individually or as part of a collective.
How to Apply:
For “Artists – Open Call”:
Submit your complete application via the application submission link on the ADIAF website before the deadline (April 30, 2025, by evening).
The application must be in French and/or English and include:
A CV
A portfolio
A statement confirming that you have read and accept the present Rules
A statement confirming that you have read and accept the ADIAF Code of Ethics (available online at ADIAF Code of Ethics or its English version).
For “Artist – Art School”:
Applications are pre-selected by the partnering art school’s teaching team (École des Beaux-Arts Lyon) before being forwarded for the grant award.
For “Art Critic/Exhibition Curator”:
Candidates are co-opted by the organizers ADIAF Emergence based on their profile and artistic/curatorial credentials.
Selection Process:
A Jury composed of an artist, two ADIAF members, art collectors (who are not gallerists or art advisors), and two internationally recognized contemporary art personalities will review the applications for the “Artists – Open Call” and “Artist – Art School” Grants.
The Jury will evaluate proposals based on originality, diversity of artistic practices, the strength of the candidate’s background, and the potential for innovative curatorial or artistic approaches.
The “Art Critic/Exhibition Curator” grant is awarded directly by the organizers, with the laureate also serving as an observer during the Jury session in May 2025.
Program Benefits or Awards
Financial Award: Each grant provides €1,500 without requiring any compensation (such as production or exhibition fees) from the recipient.
Public Recognition: Laureates are featured on the ADIAF website, social networks, and in a dedicated ADIAF newsletter.
Community Engagement: Recipients are invited to participate in ADIAF events related to the Marcel Duchamp Prize and are followed over the long term through a privileged support system.
Entry Fee:
none
Location:
France
Deadline:
Artists – Open Call: Applications must be submitted by April 30, 2025 (evening).
Other categories follow related timelines with announcements in early March and May 2025.
Website link:
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