Research

This fellowship supports researchers and professionals from formerly colonized countries to study (lost) collections or objects from their regions currently held in the Netherlands. Fellows will explore the social histories, trajectories, and cultural significance of these objects, and may engage with broader questions of restitution, heritage, and community connections. The fellowship is hosted by NIAS, […]

The “Transition To 8: European societies in flux” (TT8) project is a pioneering initiative that merges social sciences, technology, and contemporary art to raise awareness about the impact of air pollution on European communities. The project engages local communities in participatory activities like bodystorming and sociodrama to record biometric and emotional responses to environmental issues. […]

The Wintertide Rustic Retreat, offered by Millay Arts, is a self-directed residency running from December 16, 2024, to March 25, 2025. It offers a secluded and supportive environment for creators to reflect, recharge, or work on creative projects in an inspiring setting.   Information & Application Details: Residency period: December 16, 2024, to March 25, […]

The Rachel Tanur Memorial Prize for Visual Sociology honors students who integrate visual media into their sociological research. Open to undergraduate and graduate social science students worldwide, this biennial prize celebrates innovative uses of photography and social science in addressing real-world issues.   Information & Application Details: Application deadline: Tuesday, February 4, 2025, at 11:59 […]

BELGRADE ART STUDIO RESIDENCY  is a non-profit  international art program designed to bring talented artists, creative practitioners, researchers and writers from around the world to experience a unique cultural environment dedicated to art. Selected artists are invited to live and work in specially designed studio for a period up to 6 months. By bringing the creators […]

MGLC Švicarija, a creative and residential centre, in collaboration with the Igor Zabel Association for Culture and Theory, both based in Ljubljana, Slovenia, invites art historians, art critics and cultural journalists to apply for a fully funded, one-month residency in Ljubljana during September 2025. Deadline for applications: 31 January 2025 (23:59 CET) Who we are? […]

We welcome applications from non-profit organisations, based in the UK or internationally. You can apply for a grant in support of exhibitions, exhibition catalogues, commissions, conferences, research, publications and the development of collections through acquisitions, conservation, cataloguing and display. Individuals are welcome to apply for Research and Travel grants. This is the only category open to […]

Founded in 1888, Münchner Stadtmuseum is Germany’s largest municipal museum, home to the Photography Collection—established in 1963 as Germany’s first museum dedicated solely to photography. It houses over three million items, including nearly one million photographs, spanning from the 1840s to the present. The collection features a wealth of photographs, archives, bequests, and rare technical […]

We’re thrilled to announce our 2024 Grantees! Awarded to 50 contemporary art curators at 33 institutions across the US, our 2024 grants fund curatorial research, single projects, hosting touring shows, and three years of programming at small organizations. With many of the awarded projects realized through partnerships, collaborations, and shared leadership models, the grants also […]