Organizer Information
The Association of Visual Artists (BKF) is Denmark's professional organization supporting visual artists. BKF promotes artistic creation, collaboration, and professional development, providing grants, resources, and guidance tailored to artists’ diverse needs, including those with disabilities.
Title & Description
BKF Accessibility Pool – Support for Visual Artists with Disabilities
The BKF Accessibility Pool offers targeted financial support for visual artists with physical, cognitive, psychological, or sensory disabilities. The grants assist artists in overcoming barriers to create, participate, and exhibit work. Support can cover assistants for residencies, workshops, production, research trips, or other practical needs tied to artistic practice. Each grant ranges between DKK 2,000–6,000 and must be applied toward a specific project or activity.
Categories
Visual Arts, Art Management, Research, Fellowship, Accessibility
Eligibility
- Applicants must be visual artists based in Denmark.
- Must have a medically diagnosed disability (physical, cognitive, psychological, or sensory).
- Open to artists of all ages and career stages.
- One application per round is allowed.
Program Benefits & Awards
- Financial support of DKK 2,000–6,000.
- Funding for assistants, travel, workshops, or other project-related needs.
- Enables participation in residencies, exhibitions, and artistic production.
- Tailored support for overcoming accessibility barriers in artistic practice.
Application Fee
None
Application Requirements
- Concise application (max. 200 words) describing support needed and disability.
- CV upload.
- Bank account details.
- CPR/ CVR number.
- Online submission via BKF application form.
How to Apply?
Online Application
Key Dates
- Application Deadlines: 1 March, 1 June, 1 September, 1 December annually.
- Grant disbursement: following each application round.
Location
Denmark
Additional Details
- Support is intended to overcome barriers in art production, exhibition preparation, and project participation.
- Multiple types of support are possible, including assistance for residencies, workshops, or administrative help.
- Artists may also seek additional support from municipal programs or relevant associations for specific needs.