Applications are now open for the three types of support under the Nordic-Baltic Mobility Programme Culture: individual mobility of professional artists and cultural workers, long-term and short-term networking, and artist residencies. The programme supports Nordic-Baltic cooperation projects in all fields of arts and culture, their preparation, production, presentation, and dissemination. It aims to promote the exchange of experience and knowledge, to build networks of professional contacts and to promote Nordic and Baltic culture and art.
Mobility funding: 02.01.2024–31.01.2024 (15:59)
Short-term networks or long-term networks: 19.01.2024–19.02.2024 (15:59)
Artist residencies: 12.02.2024–12.03.2024 (15:59)
Mobility funding
This funding is provided to professional artists and professionals in the creative industry in all fields of arts and culture for a mobility trip to one of the Baltic or Nordic countries for up to 14 days. Possible destinations: Nordic countries (Denmark, Iceland, Norway, Finland, Sweden), the Baltic States (Lithuania or Estonia) or one of the self-governing Nordic areas (Åland, Faroe Islands, Greenland). The support is intended to cover travel and daily allowance expenses. Small groups (up to 6 persons) can also apply, if all members of the group travel to the same place at the same time. The earliest start date for activities funded by the programme is eight weeks after the application deadline. Deadline for applications is 31 January 2024 (15:59).
In 2023, the total amount of support granted under the Nordic-Baltic Mobility Programme in the Field of Culture for individual mobility was EUR 47 255. Beneficiaries: Laine Kristberga, Pēteris Vaickovskis, Jānis Kurševs, Ieva Putniņa, Mārtiņš Miļevskis, Līga Spunde, Normunds Ķirsis, Laima Jaunzema, Agate Pooka, Agnese Pauniņa, Krišjānis Sants, Rihards Efeja-Lībietis, Aksels Kaulakāns, Elīna Vītola, Toms Burāns, Katrīna Dūka, Mētra Saberova, Ilze Vēze-Balode, Laura Šterna, Agnese Krivade, Iveta Pole, Ieva Niedre, Ance Strazda, Paula Pļavniece, Klāvs Mellis, Reinis Boters, Āris Matesovičs, Anna Ulberte, Jette Loona Hermanis, Katrīna Neiburga, Karīna Zeļonka, Martina Buhagiar, Enigma Atholde, Niko Blūmane, Lilita Dunska, Ance Pudāne, Ingūna Levša, Laima Jaunzema, Ieva Jakuša.
Short-term and long-term network funding
Financial support for networking is aimed at promotion of cooperation between people from different cultural backgrounds, to build partnerships and learn from each other, to improve contacts, share experiences and acquire new knowledge or skills. The network must include at least three Nordic and/or Baltic countries. Deadline for applications is 19 February 2024 (15:59).
Short-term network funding is granted for projects with a one-year perspective. Long-term network funding – for projects with activities planned for up to three years. In 2023, three short-term network projects were supported in the amount of EUR 52 000. Beneficiaries: Cindy & Kate, Baltic lines and the Baltic Dance Platform.
Artist residencies
Funding for artist residencies in the Nordic and Baltic countries supports professional artists and creatives from other countries in the region. It covers travel, accommodation and other costs directly related to hosting an artist. Deadline for applications is 12 March 2024 (15:59).
The RIXC Gallery received support for the artist residencies in 2022. Finnish artist Marko Timlin is currently at their residence where his exhibition is on view; recently a concert also took place there. Artist’s reflections about the residency programme:
“I think the most important and most beautiful aspect of artist residency is that you can work without any interruptions every day during the residency. And that, of course, this kind of continuous artistic work, every day, every night when you work and develop something is what creates artistic quality. Because I’m a true believer that to do meaningful artwork is to spend time with that artwork. And this applies to all art forms, dance, theatre, sound art, digital art, performance art, people have to understand you need to spend time with the topic to make it really good."
In 2023, a total of EUR 154 000 was granted to Latvian institutions and cultural operators. You can find out about all the beneficiaries and application descriptions here.
Apply on the Nordic Culture Point website by submitting your application in English. To learn more about the application process, please click here.
Applicants from Latvia may enquiry about the programme by reaching out to our advisor Ieva Hermansone by email ieva@norden.lv or by phone +371 28682639.
In the picture: Marko Timlin. Photo by Juris Rozenbergs.
