Apply Now: Prince Claus Seed Awards 2024 for Creative Change-Makers

 

Apply Now: Prince Claus Seed Awards 2024 for Creative Change-Makers



Are you an emerging artist dreaming of making an impact with your creativity? The Prince Claus Seed Awards 2024 are calling! This is an extraordinary chance to receive €5,000 to fuel your artistic journey. Imagine the difference you could make in your community and beyond, using culture as a powerful tool for positive change. Isn't it time your talents were recognised and nurtured?









The Prince Claus Seed Awards 2024 are now accepting applications, providing a pivotal platform for emerging artists who harness the power of culture to instigate positive change. If you’re at the dawn of your artistic career, this award is your chance to amplify your voice and make a significant impact through your art.
🎨 Award Purpose Amplify work of emerging artists using culture for change.
💰 Award Value €5,000 for personal and artistic development.
🌱 Eligibility Early career artists (1-5 years), little institutional recognition, in eligible countries.
🌍 Geographic Focus Artists from Africa, Asia, Latin America, the Caribbean, Eastern Europe.
🎭 Artistic Impact Addressing social/political issues in local contexts.
📝 Application Form, work samples, C.V., reference letter, pitch.
📆 Deadline January 16, 2024, at 23:59 Amsterdam Time.
🚀 Potential Impact Support for emerging talents, sparking new waves of changemakers.





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The Transformative Role of Artists in Society

Artists and cultural practitioners play a crucial role in society, challenging norms, creating safe spaces, fostering cooperation, and presenting alternative narratives. In recognition of this vital contribution, the Seed Awards are committed to supporting emerging talents on their journey to experimentation, community building, and gaining momentum in their creative pursuits.
Award Benefits: Elevating Artistic Journeys
Financial Support for Artistic GrowthEach recipient of the Seed Award will be granted €5,000. This funding is intended to invest in the development of their artistic and cultural practice, enabling them to grow on their terms.
Eligibility: Are You the Artist the World Awaits?

To be eligible for the Prince Claus Seed Awards, you should:Be in the early stages of your career, within the first 1 to 5 years (excluding study years).
Possess a distinctive and innovative artistic or cultural practice that addresses urgent social or political issues within your local context.
Have received minimal institutional recognition or support for your artistic or cultural practices.
Be from, and actively working in, one of the eligible countries across Africa, Asia, Latin America, the Caribbean, and Eastern Europe.
The Prince Claus Seed Awards Application Process
Preparing Your ApplicationThe application involves a set of questions and requires supplementary materials, including work samples, a C.V., a reference letter, and a pitch answering “What drives you as an artist?”
Ensure that your application is complete and submitted via the Prince Claus Awards Platform.
DeadlineApplication Closing Date: January 16, 2024, at 23:59 Amsterdam Time.

Apply Now: Begin your journey by applying here.

For further details, visit the Prince Claus Seed Awards website.



The Prince Claus Seed Awards 2024 offer a unique opportunity for you, as an emerging artist, to propel your career forward. With financial support and global recognition, you can explore new horizons in your artistic journey. If you believe in the power of culture and have a vision to contribute to societal change, seize this chance to be one of the 100 artists to be awarded this year. Your artistic voice is vital, and this award could be the key to unlocking your potential.