ARTWORKS Grants is a funding scheme designed to support artists and cultural practitioners in the development and realization of artistic projects that contribute to contemporary cultural production. By focusing on the artistic fields in which ARTWORKS has previously been active — visual arts, dance, and curating — the program is targeted at fostering creativity, building meaningful partnerships with institutions, and promoting contemporary Greek art both within Greece and internationally.

This year, a total of 10 projects will be selected for funding, with grants ranging from €6,000 to €8,000, depending on the discipline, scale, and anticipated impact of each proposal. All projects must be completed within 12 months following the announcement of the results.

• 6 grants for Visual Arts (€6,000 per project)
• 2 grants for Dance (€8,000 per project)
• 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

The program is open to artists and curators:

• who are actively working in the fields of visual arts, dance, or curating, and in that capacity are part of the local art scene
• who are at the middle stage of their career development
• who have proven professional experience through participation in numerous and significant exhibitions, residencies, festivals etc.
• whose proposed projects demonstrate strong local relevance along with potential for international outreach

Application Period:
Applications open on April 20, 2026, and close on May 17, 2026 (23:59 local time).

Submission:
Please submit your application here.

Selection Process:
Initially, the ARTWORKS team assesses applications for eligibility and completeness. In the second phase, a jury of distinguished professionals with experience within the supported artistic disciplines, evaluates proposals based on the following criteria: artistic vision and originality, feasibility and clarity of implementation, potential for collaborations, and opportunities for showcasing the project in contexts that enhance the visibility of Greek art nationally and internationally.

2026 Selection Committee Members:
Daphne Dragona – Curator, researcher, and lecturer at the Department of Audio and Visual Arts, Ionian University
Anastasios Koukoutas – Dramaturg, writer, and dance theorist
Efrosini Protopapa – Chroreographer-researcher, Director of Research at The Place, London
Christodoulos Panayiotou – Visual artist
Kostas Stasinopoulos – Director of Exhibitions and Programs, KYKLOS – Centre for Art and Cultures

Results:
The selected grantees will be notified by mid-July 2026

Before submitting your application make sure to read the Terms and Conditions here

You can read here the list of common questions and answers.