Art Media Grant for Visual Art Discourse in Netherlands

The Mondriaan Fund offers the Art Media grant to support platforms and independent professionals (such as curators, critics, social content creators, and journalists) who stimulate public engagement with the discourse of contemporary visual art through written and/or spoken word publications. The application deadline is 15 October 2026 (before 16:00 Dutch time / 10:00 Caribbean time). Funding amounts are contribution-based and capped as a percentage of eligible costs. Opportunity at a Glance

- Funding organization: Mondriaan Fund

- Opportunity name: Art Media grant

- Opportunity type: Grant for media/publication projects on contemporary visual art

- Who can apply: Platforms (such as online magazines and public media) and individuals working as curators, critics, social content creators, or journalists (with conditions) - Eligible locations/coverage (project focus): The Netherlands and the Caribbean part of the Kingdom

- What’s funded: Written and/or spoken word publications (e.g., article series, long reads, podcasts)

- Deadline: 15 October 2026 (before 16:00 Dutch time / 10:00 Caribbean time)

- Submission frequency (2026): Applications can be submitted twice each year (deadlines in 2026 are 2 April and 15 October)

- Grant duration models:

- Fixed grant: work period 1 to max. 6 months

- Flexible grant: period up to max. 12 months

- Award limit: Maximum grant is 70% of eligible expenses

- Available budget per meeting: €229,000

- Standard fixed grant rate: €2,480 per month (duration must be justified in the work plan)

About the Opportunity

The Art Media grant is designed to stimulate engagement with and the discourse of contemporary visual art. The Mondriaan Fund specifies that the social value of contemporary visual art should be addressed and shared from an independent position and with a broad perspective. Projects supported through this grant include media outputs that help broaden public understanding and reach for contemporary visual art discourse in the Netherlands and the Caribbean part of the Kingdom. Funding and Benefits Funding is determined per application based on the project budget. Key points include:

- Grant cap: The maximum grant offered is 70% of eligible expenses.

- Budget per submission round: €229,000 available per meeting (round).

- Fixed grant (linked to a plan): - Supports a work period in the Netherlands or abroad. - Duration varies from 1 to a maximum of 6 months.

- Standard fixed amount: €2,480 per month.

- Applicants must justify the duration in the work plan. - Flexible grant (linked to a plan): - Possible for a period of up to 12 months. - The amount is determined based on the plan, duration, and budget. - Cost sharing: Not specified as a formal requirement, but because the grant is up to 70% of eligible expenses, applicants should plan for the remaining eligible costs. Who Is Eligible?

The grant is for:

- Platforms such as (online) magazines and other public media

- Individuals working as:

- curators - critics - social content creators - journalists The Mondriaan Fund also notes that new initiatives and collaborations may apply. Projects should address contemporary visual art discourse in the Netherlands and the Caribbean part of the Kingdom, and the grant’s media outputs must align with the supported format (written and/or spoken word). Important eligibility conditions and exclusions (selected) The source specifies the following limitations: - The planned publication must be accessible on at least one public medium or platform with appropriate reach. - Applicants cannot apply for grants for regular activities, including: - continuing a project previously supported by the Fund (e.g., a new season of an existing podcast series) - activities that are not clearly a separate project in form and/or substance (e.g., a column with a new subject using a customary method) - If an individual works as a visual artist in addition to the funded role (curator/critic/social content creator/journalist), the funded project must clearly be part of their reflective practice, not their regular artistic practice. - Museums, art institutions, and heritage institutions can apply only for individual productions concerning visual art, and the project may not be directly linked to the applicant’s existing activities (for example, an article/publication accompanying an exhibition). - It is not possible to apply for: - television or film productions - making profiles or portraits of artists - The applicant is expected to comply with Fair Pay requirements; other parties included in the budget must also receive remuneration in line with relevant collective labour agreements or guidelines. Eligible Activities or Priority Areas

The Art Media grant supports:

- Written and/or spoken word publications, such as: - series of articles - long reads - podcasts

- These can be published in/on:

- (online) magazines - newspapers - social media channels - other online platforms The program focus is on enhancing discourse and engagement with contemporary visual art, including reaching new audiences and using the selected format appropriately for the subject matter. Why This Opportunity Matters This grant is structured for NGO and independent media actors who want to expand public conversations around contemporary visual art—not only by publishing content, but by doing so through an independent, socially relevant, and broad perspective. It also emphasizes feasibility and communication effectiveness through an assessment process that considers the quality of earlier activities, the project plan, and expected impact on discourse and audience engagement. How to Apply - Check that the grant fits your project by using the Mondriaan Fund’s application help (available on the website). - Create an account in the Mondriaan Fund’s online application system if you don’t already have one. The source notes that a 3-month period is required for processing applications. - Submit your application via the online applicati