Organizer Information
Fluxus Art Projects is a Franco-British cultural initiative dedicated to fostering exchange between the contemporary art scenes of France and the United Kingdom. The organization operates as a funding and support platform for curatorial, artistic, and institutional collaborations that strengthen cross-channel dialogue. Its core mission is to promote contemporary French artists in the UK and contemporary British artists in France, while also encouraging experimental and research-driven practices within visual arts institutions.
Fluxus Art Projects positions itself as a facilitator rather than a producer, supporting projects initiated by museums, art centres, non-profit organisations, research institutions, and independent curators. By offering targeted financial assistance, it enables the development of exhibitions, publications, and research-based curatorial work that might otherwise lack sufficient funding. The programme is particularly attentive to innovative formats and the production of new artistic work, reinforcing its commitment to experimentation and transnational cultural exchange.
Title & Description
Exhibition Projects and Curatorial Research Trips – Fluxus Art Projects Grant Open Call
This open call supports two distinct but interconnected strands of contemporary art practice: exhibition-making and curatorial research.
For exhibition projects, Fluxus Art Projects provides co-funding to organisations developing exhibitions that feature living French artists in the UK or British artists in France. The aim is to stimulate artistic exchange between both countries while ensuring the production and presentation of new works within institutional or independent frameworks. Supported projects are expected to contribute meaningfully to contemporary visual arts discourse, whether through exhibitions, commissions, publications, or hybrid formats.
For curatorial research trips, the programme supports individual curators undertaking research relevant to contemporary art practice. These trips are intended to strengthen curatorial development, foster new international connections, and support the conceptual groundwork for future exhibitions or projects. Research trips can include visits to institutions, archives, studios, or independent art spaces in France or the UK, depending on the applicant’s base.
Across both strands, the emphasis is placed on innovation, critical thinking, and the development of new artistic or curatorial knowledge that contributes to Franco-British cultural exchange.
Categories
- Visual Arts (broad spectrum, including interdisciplinary practices)
- Curatorial Practice
- Contemporary Art Research
- Exhibition Making
- Art Writing / Publication (where part of exhibition projects)
- Institutional and Non-profit Art Projects
- Research-Based Artistic Practice
Eligibility
Exhibition Projects:
- Open to organisations (not individual artists)
- Applicants must be non-profit art centres, museums, cultural institutions, research centres, online platforms, or artist-led publications
- Projects must involve living French artists based in France/UK or British artists based in France/UK
- Applications must be submitted by the hosting organisation, not directly by artists
Curatorial Research Trips:
- Open to individual curators only
- Applicants must be French nationals or based in France for at least 5 years, or British nationals or based in the UK for at least 5 years
- Minimum 3 years of professional experience in curating or institutional art work required
- Institutional applicants must provide written permission for travel if affiliated with an organisation
Program Benefits & Awards
- Exhibition Projects: Funding support between £1,000 and £10,000
- Grants cover up to 50% of total project costs (cannot fully fund projects)
- Eligible expenses include production costs, artist fees, travel, transport, accommodation, communication, and publication costs
- Curatorial Research Trips: Fixed grant of £1,000 per selected applicant
- Supports travel and research-related expenses in France or the UK
Fluxus Art Projects prioritises proposals that lead to new artistic production and encourage experimental methodologies.
Application Fee
None
Application Requirements
Applicants must submit all materials in English. Requirements include:
- Completed application form (via Fluxus Art Projects online system)
- Project description (exhibition or research proposal)
- Detailed budget breakdown (for exhibition projects)
- CV of curator(s) or organisational profile
- Portfolio or documentation of previous relevant work
- Institutional confirmation letter (for curators affiliated with organisations)
- Additional supporting materials as required by the form
How to Apply?
- Exhibition Project Application Form
- Curatorial Research Trip Application Form
Key Dates
- Application Deadline: 19 May 2026
Location
- Exhibition projects: United Kingdom and France (depending on the artist's nationality and project location)
- Curatorial research trips: France or the United Kingdom
Additional Details
Fluxus Art Projects strongly prioritises innovative, experimental, and research-led practices. The programme is not intended for full project funding but rather as a co-funding mechanism, encouraging applicants to secure additional financial support. Selected projects are expected to contribute to strengthening Franco-British cultural dialogue and contemporary art discourse.
Due to a temporary technical issue with the website, applicants are advised to use the provided application forms and ensure email confirmation is sent to the listed addresses.
The programme is competitive and designed for professionally active individuals and organisations with established or emerging relevance in contemporary visual arts.