Grants & Fellowships / Verified 2 September 2026
Konstnärsnämnden offers grants of SEK 100,000–150,000 (tax-exempt) to professional visual artists, photographers, designers, and craftspeople based in Sweden who work part-time as an assistant to an established artist while developing their own practice. Applicants must earn income from art, regularly show work, and have no outstanding debts to Swedish authorities. No application fee.
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What the organizer actually says
Cost to apply. Free to apply
“Free”On file — not confirmed on a public page
What you get. SEK 100,000 for assisting an artist primarily based in Sweden; SEK 150,000 for assisting an artist abroad (tax-exempt)
“SEK 100,000 if assisting artist mainly based in Sweden; SEK 150,000 if assisting artist abroad. Tax-exempt. No housing/travel specified as provided.”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
How long. 5–10 months
Who can apply. Professional artists in visual arts, photography, design, crafts, illustration, textile art or architecture. Must earn living entirely or partly from artistic activities and regularly present work to audience. Must be Sweden resident or pra
“Sweden resident or practice most art in Sweden”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
How they choose.
“Panel of Visual Artists' Fund members (practising artists or experts in art field); at least two people read each application. Selection based on quality of artistic activities and applicant's financial need. Aim to distribute grants across country and artistic expressions.”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
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