Publication

• Visual documentation materials.
• An explanation of the artist’s work and the professional practice.
• CV of the artist.

In the case that the committee makes a positive recommendation regarding the artistic performance, it will also assess the quality and the visibility of the publication based on:

• Plan with motivation for the publication.
• A description of the structure of the publication and a draft design, preferably a publisher’s dummy or some sample sections of the book.
• Technical specifications with information about the size, edition, language, names of the graphic designer and (if applicable) writer(s), and the retail price.
• A presentation plan with an (inter)national distribution plan appropriate to the edition. Additionally a promotion plan outlining how a relevant audience will be reached and how the expected sales of the edition are to be achieved.

The quality and development of the oeuvre* **

• Is there evidence of a distinctive artistic vision, and is this convincingly conveyed in previous work?
• Is the work of distinctive quality within the context of the professional contemporary visual arts? (Consider e.g. the substantive significance of the work, its inherent imaginative strength, the command of the selected mediums and/or techniques and the work’s power of expression).
• Is there evidence of a convincing development of the oeuvre appropriate to the phase of the professional practice?

The quality of the cultural entrepreneurship

• Does the artist make convincing efforts to promote the understanding and appreciation of the intentions of the work? And does this result in increased visibility and appreciation of the practice within professional contemporary visual art circles?

In the case that the advisory committee positively assesses the above criteria, the committee will also assess:

The quality of the publication**

• Are the artistic guiding principles in the plan distinctive and are these convincingly conveyed in the publication?
• Does the significance of the publication represent added value within the determined context?
• Is the publication significant with regard to thinking regarding contemporary visual art?

The visibility of the publication

• Is there a convincing approach to the professional distribution of the publication, and does the promotion strategy (e.g. online campaigns, collaborations or press coverage) successfully contribute to the intentions and visibility of the publication?
• Considering the proposed use of resources and promotion strategy, is it plausible that the applicant will sell the edition?

* During the assessment, the background and context of the professional practice will be taken into consideration, such as schooling, the nature and duration of the professional practice and the cultural context.

**Please note: the criteria ‘quality and development of the artist’s oeuvre’ and, if applicable, ‘the quality of the publication’ carries more weight in the decision-making process as this is a policy focus point within the grant.

Explanation of the artist’s work and cultural entrepreneurship (max. 3 pages)

Describe the artistic vision/guiding principles of your work, how you express these in your work, and the selected mediums and/or techniques. How has your work developed, and what have you done to achieve this development? In the case of a collaboration, please outline your role.

Also state what you do to further your cultural entrepreneurship. How do you make efforts to convey the intentions of your work, so that they are understood and appreciated? Which means do you use to these ends, and how? Consider e.g. the use of social media and/or a website, investment in your network, collaboration with a gallery or art institution, participation in open calls.

CV artist (max. 3 pages)

With the most important information about your professional practice, with an emphasis on the last 4 years. Consider e.g. exhibitions (indicate whether it was a solo or group exhibition), sales, publications, acquisitions, commissions, grants or awards (with dates). Also mention any ancillary activities, such as teaching, consulting and committee positions.

Plan (max. 10 pages, images included)

With a description of and substantive motivation for the publication. State the artistic guiding principles of the plan and how these are conveyed in the publication, the context of the publication, why the publication is significant for thinking regarding contemporary visual art and how it is different to previous publications about the artist’s work (if applicable).

Technical specifications

Include information about the format, number of copies, names of the graphic designers and author(s), if applicable, and the retail price.

Presentation plan (max. 5 pages)

With a realistic professional (inter)national distribution plan appropriate for the edition. In addition, a detailed promotion strategy with an explanation of how a relevant audience (specifically for this edition) will be reached and how the expected sales of the edition will be achieved. Consider e.g. online campaigns, collaborations, press coverage and participation in relevant fairs. Include the distribution plan and the promotion strategy in the presentation plan.

Visual documentation (max. 20 pages) and sketch design

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.

Instruction:

• Compile a PDF with the most important works from the past 4 years. Begin with the most recent work. Ideally highlight a comparable number of works per year, so that the committee can see how your work has developed. As a guide, include 1 image per page. If you need to show a (spatial) work from different angles, you can include multiple images of that specific work on 1 page. This is permitted on a maximum of 5 of the 20 pages. You can also upload audio or video/film fragments totalling up to 15 minutes. The committee will require these if you make films, performances, video installations or audio works. You can upload a maximum of 500 MB of images and audio or video/film fragments. See the technical specifications.
• For a maximum of 1 publication, you can upload a PDF or a short video in which the publication appears. The publication is for the committee’s perusal and may not be viewed in full.
• Also upload a sketch design of the publication in the form of several sample sections in PDF. (max. 15 pages)

Documentation list (max. 2 pages)

Please include a documentation list (in PDF) that corresponds to the visual documentation material, containing a description or caption for each image and/or audio/video fragment information about the title, year, dimensions, technique, duration, and any additional information. For example: 01, title of work, 2024, 20×30 cm, material. See the specifications for the documentation list for more examples.

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.

Itemised budget with financial plan (state: excluding VAT)

See the explanation of the budget in the case of collaboration with a publisher, and the explanation of the budget in the case of self-publishing. If third parties are involved with funding the plan, please submit the complete budget and financial plan and not only the part for which a contribution is being requested from the Mondriaan Fund.

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 are obligatory for notable entries and expenses exceeding € 1.000. Please add all available quotes in one PDF.

In the case of collaboration with a publisher:

Information about the publisher (4 pages maximum)

Featuring a concise description of the publisher’s activities. Outline which target group(s) the publisher focuses on, how many publications it produces each year, and where and how the publications are generally distributed. Also mention how many publications concern contemporary visual art, and provide an overview of the most significant visual art publications from the past four years.

Statement of consent from the involved publisher to submit the application

View an example declaration of consent.

Confirmation of renumeration

Appropriate renumeration for the artist is obligatory; upload the signed agreement.

In the case of self-publishing:

Explanation of time investment

Upload a document outlining how the time will be spent on the production of the publication.

If applicable:

Bank details or Chamber of Commerce registration

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.

Personal Records Database (BRP) extract

If you do not have Dutch citizenship, include a recent extract, no more than 1 year old, from the Basisregistratie Personen (BRP, or Personal Records Database) where you live, confirming that you reside in the Netherlands.

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

Information about the publisher (max. 4 pages)

Featuring a concise description of the publisher’s activities. Describe the artistic vision of the publisher and how this is reflected in the programme of published works. Outline which target group(s) the publisher focuses on, how many publications it produces each year, and where and how the publications are generally distributed. Also mention how many publications concern contemporary visual art, and provide an overview of the most significant visual art publications from the past 4 years.

Plan (max. 10 pages, images included)

With a description of and substantive motivation for the publication. State the artistic guiding principles of the plan and how these are conveyed in the publication, the context of the publication, why the publication is significant for thinking regarding contemporary visual art and how it is different to previous publications about the artist’s work or selected subject (if applicable).

Technical specifications

Include information about the format, number of copies, names of the graphic designers and author(s), if applicable, and the retail price.

Presentation plan (max. 5 pages)

With a realistic professional (inter)national distribution plan appropriate for the edition, including a detailed promotion strategy outlining how a relevant audience (specifically for this edition) will be reached. Consider e.g. online campaigns, collaborations, press coverage and participation in relevant fairs. Include the distribution plan and the promotion strategy in the presentation plan.

In the case of collaboration with an artist:

Explanation of the artist’s work and cultural entrepreneurship (max. 3 pages)

Describe the artistic vision/guiding principles of the work, how these are expressed in the work, and the selected mediums and/or techniques. How did the work developed, and what did the artist do to achieve this development? In the case of a collaboration, please outline the artist’s role.

Also state what the artist does to develop cultural entrepreneurship. How does the artist make efforts to convey the intentions of the work, so that it is understood and appreciated? Which means are used to these ends, and how? Consider e.g. the use of social media and/or a website, investment in the network, collaboration with a gallery or art institution, participation in open calls.

CV artist (max. 3 pages)

With the most important information about the professional practice, with an emphasis on the last 4 years. Consider e.g. exhibitions (indicate whether it was a solo or group exhibition), sales, publications, acquisitions, commissions, grants or awards (with dates). Also mention any ancillary activities, such as teaching, consulting and committee positions.

In the case of an opinion publication:
Provide relevant information from the content contributors, demonstrating artistic vision and cultural entrepreneurship. For example, in the form of:

Explanation of the editor’s work and cultural entrepreneurship (max. 3 pages per editor)*

Describe the substantive vision and how this is conveyed in the activities. Provide a short substantive explanation of several relevant projects and the editor’s role in their realisation.

Also state what the editor does to develop their entrepreneurship, such as entering into collaborations, entering into the public eye and finding an audience for the work. Add all explanations in one PDF.

*If more than 3 editorial team members are involved with the application, the maximum number of pages per editor is 2.

CV editor (max. 3 pages)*

Upload the most important information about the professional practice, with an emphasis on the last 4 years. Consider e.g. relevant articles and publications, research, exhibitions, events, lectures, commissions, grants and awards. Also mention completed studies and any ancillary activities, such as teaching, consulting and committee positions. Add all CVs in one PDF.
* If more than 3 editorial team members are involved with the application, the maximum number of pages per editor is 2.

Statement of consent from the involved publisher or artist to submit the application

View an example declaration of consent.

Visual documentation (max. 20 pages) and sketch design

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.

Collaboration with an artist:
Instruction:

• Compile a PDF with the artist’s most important works from the past 4 years. Begin with the most recent work. Ideally highlight a comparable number of works per year, so that the committee can see how your work has developed. As a guide, include 1 image per page. If you need to show a (spatial) work from different angles, you can include multiple images of that specific work on one page. This is permitted on a maximum of 5 of the 20 pages. You can also upload audio or video/film fragments totalling up to 15 minutes. The committee will require these if you make films, performances, video installations or audio works. You can upload a maximum of 500 MB of images and audio or video/film fragments. See the technical specifications.
• For a maximum of 1 publication, you can upload a PDF or a short video in which the publication appears. The publication is for the committee’s perusal and may not be viewed in full.
• Also upload a sketch design of the publication in the form of several sample sections in PDF. (max. 15 pages)

Collaboration with an editorial team:
Instruction:

• Compile a PDF with a selection of 1 to 6 of the most relevant and topical articles, including no more than 10 images of recent exhibitions, events or other activities from the past 4 years. You can also upload a maximum of 500 MB audio or video/film fragments totalling up to 15 minutes.
• For a maximum of 1 publication, you can upload a PDF or a short video in which the publication appears. The publication is for the committee’s perusal and may not be viewed in full.
• Also upload a sketch design of the publication in the form of several sample sections in PDF. (max. 15 pages)

Documentation list (max. 2 pages)

Please include a documentation list (in PDF) that corresponds to the visual documentation material, containing a description or caption for each image and/or audio/video fragment information about the title, year, dimensions, technique, duration, and any additional information. For example: 01, title of work, 2024, 20×30 cm, material. See the specifications for the documentation list for more examples.

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.

Itemised budget with financial plan (state: excluding VAT)

See the explanation of the budget in the case of collaboration with a publisher. If third parties are involved with funding the plan, please submit the complete budget and financial plan and not only the part for which a contribution is being requested from the Mondriaan Fund.

Confirmation of renumeration

Appropriate renumeration for the artist is obligatory; upload the signed agreement.

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 are obligatory for notable entries and expenses exceeding € 1.000. Please add all available quotes in one PDF.

If applicable:

Bank details or Chamber of Commerce registration

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.

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.

Personal Records Database (BRP) extract

If the involved artist or editor does not have the Dutch nationality, upload a recent extract from the municipal Personal Records Database (no more than 1 year old).

Diploma artist

If the artist has been professionally active for less than 3 years and has completed a programme with a visual arts curriculum, we require a copy of the diploma from the programme. If applicable, add multiple diplomas to one PDF.