Organizer Information:

The Transitional Justice with Artists (TJA) Grant is a joint program launched by AFIELD, Arts of the Working Class, and Framer Framed (Amsterdam). The initiative recognizes that legal tools alone cannot heal societies; culture and artistic practices are essential for imagining new frameworks of justice, confronting traumatic histories, and fostering community restoration.

Title & Description:

Applications are open for the 2026 Transitional Justice with Artists Grant.

This program will award six Europe-based practitioners with a €10,000 grant and a 6-month fellowship. The organizers are seeking initiatives that engage deeply with truth-finding, memorialization, tangible repair, and institutional reform. The program honors the lived experiences of victims and survivors, supporting practitioners whose initiatives advance justice beyond standard legal frameworks.

(Note: The call is strictly limited to the first 500 submitted applications, so early submission is strongly encouraged).

Category:

Open to artists, cultural practitioners, and collectives working with communities affected by human rights violations

Eligibility:

  • Who: Practicing artists, cultural practitioners, or key members of an artistic initiative.
  • Geography: Must be a legal resident (including refugee/asylum seeker status) in an EU Member State or a Creative Europe associated country.
  • Requirements: The applicant's initiative must have been operationally active for at least two years and demonstrate clear community accountability and shared decision-making.

Program Benefits & Awards:

  • Grant: €10,000 EUR per fellow (€9,000 unrestricted funding + €1,000 for travel/residency).
  • Residency: A 7-day residency at Framer Framed in Amsterdam to connect with local practitioners and policymakers.
  • Publication & Network: A published feature in the Arts of the Working Class street newspaper, plus induction into AFIELD’s international network of 140+ socially engaged artists.

Application Fee:

Free.

Application Requirements:

Submit your application in English via the official online form. Submissions will be evaluated based on thematic relevance, artistic quality, community engagement, ethical integrity, and methodological clarity. Shortlisted applicants will later be asked to provide a brief (max 3-minute) video introduction.

How to Apply?

Submit your application via the official TJA online application form.

Key Dates:

  • Application Deadline: May 2, 2026 (23:59 CET) (or until the 500-application cap is reached).
  • Notification Date: July 2, 2026.
  • Fellowship Periods: Cohort 1 (July–Dec 2026) or Cohort 2 (May–Oct 2027).

Location:

Amsterdam, Netherlands (for the 7-day residency)