On 25 November from 16.00 to 16.45 (Netherlands time zone) / 11.00 to 11.45 (Caribbean time zone), there will be an online consultation hour for the Art Platform Start 2027-2028 grant. Click here to register.
Start-up organisations in the field of contemporary visual arts that have not had a programme running for more than 5 years at the time of application, can submit for the Art Platform Start 2027-2028 grant. The grant is intended for plans for a number of presentations over 2 calendar years, possibly also with a number of associated activities. A grant in the Start category can be awarded a maximum of 3 times.
This involves a contribution of € 50,000 a year, for 2 calendar years.
A maximum of 10 grants will be awarded
The deadline for submitting the application is on Thursday, February 5, before 4:00 PM (Dutch time zone) / 11:00 AM (Caribbean time zone).
Background information on Art Platform Start 2027-2028 application round
The application round for Art Platform Start 2027-2028 is part of the Art Platform Programmes 2025-2028 grant scheme. This multi-year scheme comprises 3 categories – Start, Basic and Broad – which together support a varied and well-balanced programme of contemporary visual art in the Netherlands or the Caribbean part of the Kingdom.
The Start category has 2 application rounds, each covering a 2-year period: the first took place in 2024, and the second in 2026. Applications for the Basic and Broad categories were only accepted in 2024. If you would like to find out more about the Basic and Broad categories, see the Art Platform Programme 2025-2028 grant scheme for more information.