ARTWORKS Grants Program is designed to provide financial support to artists and curators, enabling them to bring to life thought-provoking works across the fields of visual arts, moving image, dance and curating. By fostering artistic experimentation, critical discourse, and cross-sector collaboration, the program affirms the role of contemporary art in shaping urgent cultural conversations.
By supporting projects that challenge conventions and engage diverse audiences, the program will facilitate artistic production in Greece, while amplifying its reach internationally. Open to mid-career artists and cultural practitioners who are live and work in Greece, the program is dedicated to those committed in producing work with a strong personal vision, artistic merit and international relevance. In the long-term, ARTWORKS aims to forge partnerships with leading institutions, festivals, and networks worldwide in order to create new opportunities for visibility, exchange, and long-term development.
The ARTWORKS Grants program is supported by the Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF) and Thenamaris Ships Management Inc.
OPEN CALL ARTWORKS GRANTS
ARTWORKS Grants is a funding program designed to support artists and cultural practitioners in the development and realization of artistic projects that contribute to contemporary cultural production. By focusing on four key artistic fields in which ARTWORKS has previously been active — visual arts, moving image, dance, and curating — the program adopts a more targeted approach aimed at fostering creativity, building meaningful partnerships with institutions, and promoting contemporary Greek art both within Greece and internationally.
A total of 12 projects will be selected for funding, with grants ranging from €6,000 to €15,000, depending on the discipline, scale, and anticipated impact of each proposal. All projects must be completed within 12 months of the official announcement of results.
- 6 grants for Visual Arts (€6,000 per project)
- 2 grants for Dance (€8,000 per project)
- 2 grants for Moving Image (€15,000 per film project for development)
- 2 grants for Curating Visual Arts Exhibitions (€8,000 per project)
- Encouraging Cultural Innovation
Supporting groundbreaking artistic ideas and experimental practices. - Expanding Audience Engagement
Backing projects that foster participation and strengthen connections with broader audiences - Promoting Intercultural Exchange
Facilitating international collaborations that enrich global artistic dialogue.
The program is open to artists and curators:
- who are actively working in the fields of visual arts, moving image, dance, or curating, and in that capacity are embedded in the professional cultural landscape in Greece
- who are at the middle stage of their career development
- who have proven professional experience through participation in significant exhibitions, residencies, festivals etc.
- whose proposed projects demonstrate strong local relevance along with potential for international outreach.
Application Period:
Applications open on April 10, 2025, and close on May 9, 2025 (23:59 local time).
Submission Guidelines:
Applications must be submitted through ARTWORKS’ online platform: art-works.gr
Selection Process:
Initially, ARTWORKS will assess applications for eligibility and completeness. In the second phase, a seven-member jury of distinguished professionals with experience within the supported artistic disciplines, will evaluate proposals based on the following criteria:
Artistic vision and originality, Feasibility and clarity of implementation, Potential collaborations. Opportunities for showcasing the project in contexts that enhance the visibility of Greek art nationally and internationally.
2025 Selection Committee Members:
Nadja Argyropoulou
Anastasios Koukoutas
Timon Koulmasis
Antonis Pittas
Kostas Stasinopoulos
Eva Stefani
Alexandra Waierstall
Results:
The selected grantees will be notified by mid-July 2025.
Before submitting your application make sure to read the Terms and Conditions here
You can read here the list of common questions and answers.