

Supporting artivists to create, collaborate, and act
OPEN CALL OVERVIEW
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Artivism Alliance: In Motion! is an open call supporting artivists of all ages to develop cross-border projects that combine artistic creation with social impact. It is open to groups with experience in artistic creation for social justice who are committed to collaborative, cross-border work. Selected groups will receive mentoring, access to the broader Artivism Alliance network, and micro-grants to move their ideas from concept to implementation. They are also invited to participate in a residency (Explore our last residency) to deepen connections, strengthen collaboration, and advance their ongoing work.
Projects supported through this call are expected to foster and promote dialogue between artistic practices and to engage meaningfully with social contexts. Cross-border collaboration will be assessed not only based on geographic diversity, but on the quality of co-creation between team members.
Since 2023, the Emerging Leaders Artivism Alliance has supported artivists with migration backgrounds to strengthen their leadership, confidence, and strategic practice. Now in its fourth edition, the Alliance has evolved from individual capacity building toward collective movement building. This edition responds directly to that shift – resourcing groups of artivists to collaborate across borders and create together.
Learn more about the Open Call Here
who can apply
The call is open to groups consisting of*:
- – Artists
- – Creative Practitioners
- – Cultural Professionals
- – Arts and Cultural Organisations
- – Networks, Hubs and Collectives

what we support

We support transnational group projects that use creativity to drive social change. Projects must:
- – Use artistic creation (not just a theme) as a tool for social impact
- – Involve collaborators from at least two countries
- – Demonstrate meaningful cross-border collaboration in the design, creation, and delivery of the project
- – Engage local communities or audiences in at least one participating country
– Include at least one Artivism Alliance member with an active role in the project
eligibility conditions
Groups must:
- – Include 2-4 group members, with at least one current or former Artivism Alliance participant
- – Nominate a lead applicant (registered organisation or freelancer/self-employed artist) to submit the application, act as the main contact, and receive the micro-grant
– Nominate a secondary contact person
– Provide the names, countries of residence, and (if applicable) organisational affiliations of all group members

MICRO GRANT AMOUNTS
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- 1) Cross-regional collaborations (group members based in at least 2 different regions, e.g. Africa–Europe, MENA–Africa, or MENA–Europe): up to €2,500
- 2) Same-region collaborations (all group members based in the same region, e.g. Africa–Africa, MENA–MENA, or Europe–Europe): up to €1,500
APPLICATION PROCESS
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Expression of interest
– Stage 1 deadline: 31st July 18:00 CET 2026
– Pre-selected groups notified by: 18–20th August 2026
Full Application
– Stage 2 deadline: 15th September 18:00 CET 2026
– Final decisions communicated by: End of September 2026
PROGRAM PHASES
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October 2026 – May 2027
– October-December 2026: Project Refinement Period
– January 2027-May 2027: Project implementation
– March 2027: Residency (venue and date TBC)
– During the full program period:
– Masterclass sessions to refine your strategies
– Monthly one-to-one guidance, plus opportunities for
external connections.
FAQ
Please read the FAQ for all information related to this call
OPEN CALL
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APPLICATION
Download the Application form and Budget here
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