Grants & Fellowships / Verified 2 September 2026
Konstnärsnämnden offers grants for Swedish-based visual and applied artists to travel internationally or host foreign artists for collaborative work. Awards start at SEK 5,000 with no maximum; applicants must be professional artists resident in Sweden, not more than 50% student status, and have no outstanding state or municipal debts. The program is free to enter.
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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. There is no fixed or maximum amount; minimum award SEK 5,000
“Travel and living expenses; in some cases transportation and participation fees. Does not cover production costs, artist's own fees/salaries.”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
Who can apply. Professional artists in visual arts, photography, design, crafts, illustration, textile art, or architecture. Must be resident in Sweden or practice most art there (foreign citizens eligible if Swedish-resident; Swedish citizens abroad must
“resident in Sweden or practice most art there”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
How they choose.
“Members of the international panel of the Visual Artists' Fund (practising artists or experts); at least two people assess each application. Selected based on quality of artistic work and financial need, with aim to distribute across regions and artistic expressions.”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
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