Organizer Information
The European Commission's Culture Moves Europe initiative is a program under Creative Europe that aims to support the mobility of artists and cultural professionals across Europe. The program promotes cultural exchange, innovation, and collaboration by facilitating residencies, exhibitions, and projects that foster international cooperation. The Call for Residency Hosts 2025-2026 invites organizations to partner with the program, hosting artists from diverse disciplines and creating opportunities for cultural exchange throughout Europe.
Title & Description
Call for Residency Hosts 2025-2026
Culture Moves Europe invites institutions, organizations, and art spaces across Europe to apply to become residency hosts for the 2025-2026 period. The residency hosts will provide artists with the time, space, and resources necessary to create new work, develop their practices, and foster international collaborations. The program emphasizes cross-cultural mobility, providing artists with the opportunity to experience different creative environments and build global networks. Residency hosts will play an essential role in facilitating these exchanges and promoting artistic innovation.
Categories
- Visual Arts
- Performing Arts
- Literature
- Music
- Film
- Design
- Cultural Management
- Interdisciplinary Arts
Eligibility
- Open to institutions, organizations, and art spaces based in EU Member States and countries associated with Creative Europe.
- Applicants must have experience in hosting artists and providing suitable facilities for creative work.
- Priority will be given to programs that offer inclusive, accessible opportunities for artists from diverse backgrounds.
- Residencies can focus on one or more art forms and must include support for the artists' projects (e.g., technical assistance, mentorship).
Program Benefits & Awards
- Funding to cover the artists' living expenses, travel costs, and production costs during the residency period.
- Visibility and recognition through the Culture Moves Europe network and promotional activities.
- Access to talented artists from various disciplines across Europe.
- Networking opportunities with other cultural institutions and professionals.
- Collaboration with artists from different cultural backgrounds, contributing to Europe’s creative ecosystem.
Application Fee
None
Application Requirements
- A detailed description of the residency program (facilities, duration, goals, etc.).
- Evidence of the organization’s experience in hosting artists or cultural professionals.
- Information on the support infrastructure available (e.g., mentorship, technical resources).
- Clear goals and expected outcomes for the residency.
- Proof of eligibility as a Creative Europe-associated institution.
How to Apply?
Online Application
Key Dates
- Application Deadline: 16 March 2026
- Notification Date: April 2026
- Residency Period: 2025-2026 (specific dates will be coordinated with selected hosts)
Location
Residencies will take place in various locations across EU Member States and Creative Europe-associated countries.
Additional Details
- Hosts are responsible for ensuring the safety and well-being of artists during their residency.
- The program encourages a collaborative, inclusive environment for cross-cultural exchange.
- Selected residency hosts will be part of a network contributing to the broader European cultural mobility agenda.
- Artists will be selected separately through the Culture Moves Europe application process.
