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

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.

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 Growth

Each 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 Application

The 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.

Deadline

Application 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.