Prince Claus Fund

For culture to thrive, new artists need a chance to break through barriers, experiment, find their path and gain momentum. We are proud to announce a selection of future trendsetters, a hundred artists to follow. The Prince Claus Seed Awards recipients were selected from over 1,500 applicants. Their socially engaged work addresses pressing issues in their local contexts and covers a diversity of themes, from gender equality and racial justice to freedom of expression and the impacts of climate change. They come from 65 countries in Asia, Africa, Latin America, the Caribbean and Eastern Europe and work in a wide range of disciplines and combinations of disciplines. The three categories of Prince Claus Awards: Seed, Mentorship and Impact Awards are designed to support artists and cultural practitioners in different ways at crucial stages in their professional careers. Prince Claus Seed Awards offer an early career boost that can make a difference in the long run. The Fund facilitates beneficial connections and exchanges for recipients and they are free to use the 5,000 euro Award at their own discretion to further their practice.

Supporting approximately 20 art projects by organizations and individuals working with and for young people in DAC-listed countries in Latin America and the Caribbean and thereby: Amplifying the voices of young people and creating safe spaces where they can use arts and culture to imagine and explore different ways of being; Promoting the importance of the next generation of women and men; Promoting critical thinking; Inspiring the next generation to develop and share quality alternative narratives* Alternative narratives are stories that are seldom heard, that differ from a dominant narrative, that reveal a more complex reality. Quality alternative narratives are defined as being Rigorous, Original, Transformative, Context-specific (relevant to youth) and Inclusive (especially regarding gender identity).

The Seed Award recognises 100 emerging talents and offers support to creative work that engages with urgent socio-political issues within their local context. Recipients receive €5.000 to freely invest in their practice, alongside global recognition, connections, and opportunities.For culture to thrive, new artists need a chance to break through barriers, experiment, find their path and gain momentum. We are proud to announce a selection of future trendsetters, a hundred artists to follow. The Prince Claus Seed Awards recipients were selected from over 1,500 applicants. Their socially engaged work addresses pressing issues in their local contexts and covers a diversity of themes, from gender equality and racial justice to freedom of expression and the impacts of climate change. They come from 63 countries in Asia, Africa, Latin America, the Caribbean and Eastern Europe and work in a wide range of disciplines and combinations of disciplines.

The Seed Award recognises 100 emerging talents and offers support to creative work that engages with urgent socio-political issues within their local context. Recipients receive €5.000 to freely invest in their practice, alongside global recognition, connections, and opportunities. For culture to thrive, new artists need a chance to break through barriers, experiment, find their path and gain momentum. We are proud to announce a selection of future trendsetters, a hundred artists to follow. The Prince Claus Seed Awards recipients were selected from over 1,500 applicants. Their socially engaged work addresses pressing issues in their local contexts and covers a diversity of themes, from gender equality and racial justice to freedom of expression and the impacts of climate change. They come from 63 countries in Asia, Africa, Latin America, the Caribbean and Eastern Europe and work in a wide range of disciplines and combinations of disciplines.

The Seed Award recognises 100 emerging talents and offers support to creative work that engages with urgent socio-political issues within their local context. Recipients receive €5.000 to freely invest in their practice, alongside global recognition, connections, and opportunities. The Seed Award is partially made possible by British Council and Ing Yoe Tan Fund.