Art Media

• An overview of previous relevant projects, including an explanation of the projects.
• A project plan with a substantive motivation and explanation of the intended effect.
• Presentation plan with an explanation of the target group(s).

• Quality and significance of the applicant’s earlier activities

  • Do the previous activities exhibit quality? Consider e.g. skill, signature, the selection of artists or subject matter, reflection on the selected subject matter, visibility, etc.
  • Do the previous activities inspire confidence that the applicant can contribute to the discourse of contemporary visual art in the Netherlands and the Caribbean part of the Kingdom? Consider e.g. the vision regarding visual art, editorial competence, organisational qualities, expertise, etc.

• Quality of the work plan*

  • Does the plan exhibit a distinctive vision regarding visual art, and is this vision convincingly conveyed in the planned activities?
  • Is the selected form appropriate for the subject matter?
  • Is the plan feasible within the practical and substantive principles?

• Impact of the work plan*

  • Is the plan expected to enhance the discourse?
  • Is the plan expected to contribute to engaging (new) audiences with discourse of contemporary visual art? E.g. through relevant collaborations or the selected platform.

• Quality of the presentation plan

• • Is the project sufficiently visible and appropriate for the subject matter?
  • Is the presentation plan (with explanation of the target groups) realistic and well thought out?

• Innovation

  • In terms of form and/or substance, does the plan make a (technically) innovative contribution to improving the reach of the discourse of visual art? E.g. the manner in which the project is innovative within the current discourse, or the innovative use of digital media.

If applicable:

• Collaboration

  • In the case of collaboration: does the content-based collaboration represent added value for the project?

*Please note: the criteria ‘quality work plan’ and ‘impact work plan’ carries more weight in the decision-making process, as these are a policy focus points within the grant. The criterium ‘collaboration’ is only considered as advantageous.

Explanation of your work (max. 3 pages)

Describe your professional positioning and how this is expressed in your activities. Provide a brief substantive explanation of several relevant projects and your part in their realisation.
Also outline your relevant skills and qualities (e.g. your vision regarding visual art, editorial competence, organisational qualities, expertise, etc.). Also state how you enter into the public eye to find an audience for your work. Consider e.g. the use of social media and/or a website, investment in your network, collaboration with an art or heritage institution, participation in open calls. In the case of a collaboration, outline your role.

If you are also professionally active as a visual artist alongside your reflective practice (as a curator, social content creator, etc.), briefly explain how these practices are distinct from one another. For example, by addressing different (new) audiences, or by presenting work on a different platform.

CV (max. 3 pages)

Provide a CV with the most relevant information about your professional practice, with an emphasis on the last 4 years. Mention e.g. publications, commissions, awards (including years). Please also mention any relevant schooling and ancillary activities, such as teaching or advisory positions.

Plan (max. 20 pages)

Including a substantive rationale for the project. The plan may reflect on, for example, the following questions: What is the artistic and conceptual vision, and how is this conveyed in the planned publication? How do you envisage executing the project, and how is the selected format appropriate for the subject matter? How will the project or publication contribute to the discourse of contemporary visual art in the Netherlands and/or the Caribbean part of the Kingdom? This may be an improved understanding or awareness of contemporary visual art, or increased public reach. Also explain the intended impact on visual art discourse and how this will be achieved. Outline how the project is innovative within the current discourse, or how the project is technically innovative. If applicable, outline the added value of any collaborations.

Presentation plan (max. 5 pages)

Upload a presentation plan, including a detailed description of the target groups you aim to reach with the project, and how you intend to bring the project to their attention. Explain which targeted promotional tools you will use to increase the project’s visibility and how you expect to engage the intended (new) audiences. This could include online campaigns, collaborations, press coverage, etc. The planned publication must be accessible via at least one public medium or platform with an appropriate reach. Also outline how the presentation aligns with the subject matter of the project.

Documentation (max. 25 pages)

You must also upload visual documentation material for this application. Please note! This is mandatory. If you do not do this, your application cannot be processed. Make a PDF with a selection of the most relevant projects, such as recent articles, images of recent exhibitions or events (each accompanied by a short explanation), or other relevant activities from the past 4 years. As a guide, include 1 image per page. You can also upload audio, film or video fragments of projects you have realised, with a combined duration of up to 15 minutes. See the explanation of the technical specifications.

Documentation list (max. 2 pages)

Include a PDF with a description for each image and/or audio/video/film fragment, e.g.: 01, title, 2020, loop 2 min.

Please note: do not use hyperlinks in the PDF with (visual) documentation material and in the documentation list. We cannot accept hyperlinks (to web pages for example) because the supplied image material may not be adjusted during the processing of the application.

In the case of substantive and equal collaboration with an organisation:

Explanation of the organisation(s) (max. 4 pages per organisation)

With a concise description of the activities of the involved organisation(s) in the last 4 years, including objectives, target groups and (if applicable) collaborations and public reach. Provide an overview and explanation of the most significant relevant projects from the past 4 years, which you believe are relevant for the application and can help the advisory committee to assess your work. Add multiple descriptions in one PDF.

Please note: If more than 3 organisations are involved with the application, the maximum number of pages per organisation is 2.

Declaration of consent from the involved organisation(s) for the application to be submitted to the Mondriaan Fund.

Add all declarations in one PDF. See an example of a declaration of consent here.

In the case of substantive and equal collaboration with other individuals:

In the case of a collaboration as a duo or collective, each individual is required to submit a separate application form (and the required appendices) in order to apply for support for time investment. For more information, see the budget explanation.

If you apply for a standard grant, we also require:

Explanation of time investment

Explanation of the time spent and the planned activities associated with the standard grant.

If you apply for a flexible grant, we also require:

Itemised budget with financing plan (state: excluding VAT)

See the explanation of the budget for Art Media individuals here. Please include an itemised budget in the application form. This only concerns the expenses eligible for support from the Mondriaan Fund. If third parties are involved in the financing of the plan, upload the total budget with financing plan, not just the part for which you are applying for support from the Mondriaan Fund. If another party is involved with the application, the financial contribution from this party must be in acceptable proportion to the contribution you are requesting from the Mondriaan Fund.

Explanation of time investment

If applicable, an explanation of the time spent and the planned activities associated with the application for support to cover time investment.

Letters confirming contributions from third parties

If applicable, include a PDF with all letters in which partners confirm a contribution.

Quotes for notable entries in the budget

Quotes for notable entries in the budget. Quotes are obligatory for entries above € 1,000. Please add all quotes in one PDF.

Bank details and/or Chamber of Commerce extract

We need your bank account number to transfer funds if your application is granted. If you have not previously submitted an application to the Mondriaan Fund or if the account number has changed since the previous application, please upload a recent bank statement clearly stating the name of the account holder and IBAN/bank account number of the applicant. Applicants established in the Caribbean part of the Kingdom can provide a bank statement or other document from the bank stating the name of the account holder and bank account number.

If you have a business bank account for your one-person business, include a recent (less than 3 months old) copy of your registration with the Kamer van Koophandel (KvK, Chamber of Commerce), showing that you are the sole proprietor of the account.

Proof from Tax Administration (if not liable to VAT)

If you are not liable to VAT and you would like to apply for a contribution including VAT, we require official proof from the Tax Administration confirming that you are not liable to VAT.

Recent and up-to-date (no longer than 1 year old) extract from the Chamber of Commerce.

Information about the organisation (max. 4 pages)

Provide a concise description of the organisation’s activities over the past four years, including objectives, target groups and (if applicable) collaborations and public reach. Provide an overview and explanation of the most significant relevant projects over the past four years, which you believe are relevant for the application and important for the assessment of your work.

Plan (max. 20 pages)

Including a substantive rationale for the project. The plan may reflect on, for example, the following questions: What is the artistic and conceptual vision, and how is this conveyed in the planned publication? How do you envisage executing the project, and how is the selected format appropriate for the subject matter? How will the project or publication contribute to the discourse of contemporary visual art in the Netherlands and/or the Caribbean part of the Kingdom? This may be an improved understanding or awareness of contemporary visual art, or increased public reach. Also explain the intended impact on visual art discourse and how this will be achieved. Outline how the project is innovative within the current discourse, or how the project is technically innovative. If applicable, outline the added value of any collaborations.

Presentation plan (max. 5 pages)

Upload a presentation plan, including a detailed description of the target groups you aim to reach with the project, and how you intend to bring the project to their attention. Explain which targeted promotional tools you will use to increase the project’s visibility and how you expect to engage the intended (new) audiences. This could include online campaigns, collaborations, press coverage, etc. The planned publication must be accessible via at least one public medium or platform with an appropriate reach. Also outline how the presentation aligns with the subject matter of the project.

Documentation (max. 25 pages)

You must also upload visual documentation material for this application. Please note! This is mandatory. If you do not do this, your application cannot be processed. Make a PDF with a selection of the most relevant projects, such as recent articles, images of recent exhibitions or events (each accompanied by a short explanation), or other relevant activities from the past 4 years. As a guide, include 1 image per page. You can also upload audio, film or video fragments of projects you have realised, with a combined duration of up to 15 minutes. See the explanation of the technical specifications.

Documentation list (max. 2 pages)

Make a documentation list (in PDF) that corresponds with the documentation material. Include a description or caption for each submitted image and/or audio/video/film fragment. E.g.: 01, title, 2020, loop 2 min.

Please note: do not use hyperlinks in the PDF with (visual) documentation material and in the documentation list. We cannot accept hyperlinks (to web pages for example) because the supplied image material may not be adjusted during the processing of the application.

In the case of substantive and equal collaboration with other organisations:

Information about the organisation(s) (max. 4 pages per organisation)

With a concise description of the activities of the involved organisation(s) in the last 4 years, including objectives, target groups and (if applicable) collaborations and public reach. Provide an overview and explanation of the most significant relevant projects from the past 4 years, which you believe are relevant for the application and can help the advisory committee to assess your work. Add multiple descriptions in one PDF.

Please note: If more than 3 organisations are involved with the application, the maximum number of pages per organisation is 2.

Declaration of consent from the involved organisation(s) for the application to be submitted to the Mondriaan Fund

Add all declarations in one PDF. See an example of a declaration of consent here.

In the case of substantive and equal collaboration with other individuals (e.g. a curator, critic, content maker, journalist or artist):

Explanation of the individual (max. 3 pages per person)

Upload an explanation of the individual’s work and professional practice. Describe the substantive and/or artistic principles, and how these are expressed in the work and professional practice. If applicable, mention any relevant collaborations.
If applicable, add multiple explanations to one PDF, clearly stating which explanation corresponds with which individual.

Please note: If more than 3 individuals are involved with the application, the maximum number of pages per individual is 2.

CV (max. 3. pages per person)

With the most relevant information about each individual’s professional practice, with an emphasis on the last 4 years, such as commissions, awards and publications (including years). Also mention any relevant schooling and ancillary activities, such as teaching or advisory positions.
If applicable, please add multiple CVs to one PDF, clearly stating which CV corresponds with which individual.

Please note: If more than 3 individuals are involved with the application, the maximum number of pages per individual is 2.

Declaration of consent from the individual

Add all declarations in one PDF. See an example of a declaration of consent here.

Itemised budget with financial plan (state: excluding VAT)

See the explanation of the budget for Art Media organisations. The budget must be substantiated. If third parties are involved in the financing of the plan, please upload the total budget with financing plan, not just the part for which the organisation is applying for a Mondriaan Fund grant. If another party is involved with the application, their financial contribution must be in acceptable proportion to the contribution you are requesting from the Mondriaan Fund. Please explain why this party’s contribution is in proportion to the requested sum.

Letters confirming contributions from partners

If applicable, a PDF with all letters in which partners confirm their financial support.

If applicable:

Bank details

If the application is approved, we need the organisation’s bank account number in order to transfer the funds. If the platform has not previously submitted an application to the Mondriaan Fund or if the account number has changed since the previous application, please upload a recent bank statement clearly stating the name of the account holder and the applicant’s IBAN/bank account number. Applicants residing in the Caribbean part of the Kingdom can provide a bank statement or other document from the bank stating the name of the account holder and bank account number.

Proof from Tax Administration (if not liable to VAT)

If the organisation for which you are submitting the application is not liable to VAT and you would like to apply for a contribution including VAT, we require official proof from the Tax Administration confirming that the organisation is not liable to VAT.