As autumn 2024 unfolds, several exciting opportunities await creative professionals across Europe. From heritage conservation to digital art, these calls offer diverse opportunities for artistic expression and professional growth. Whether you are a digital media artist, a translator or a heritage professional there is something for you in this list. Here's our selection of open calls for November 2024.
1. Ars Electronica Futurelab SHARESPACE
Sector: Digital Arts, Interactive Media
Deadline: November 24, 2024
Brief description:
Ars Electronica Futurelab seeks established media artists to create interactive experiences for the
Deep Space 8K environment, focusing on multi-user hybrid performances with virtual humans.
Why we love it:
The program offers artists access to innovative technology, immersive XR environments through 3D stereoscopic floor and wall projections. The substantial funding and technical support provide a one of a kind opportunity to access the SHARESPACE technology that is still in development.
Support provided:
- €15,000 project funding
- Access to state-of-the-art facilities
- Technical support and expertise
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2. Heritage Ahead Project
Sector: Visual Arts, Cultural Heritage
Deadline: November 15, 2024
Brief description:
Focusing on Mediterranean archaeological sites,
AHEAD's initiative invites artists to create participatory experiences that bridge past and present. The project specifically targets professionals in Greece, Italy, and Spain.
Why we love it:
This unique opportunity combines artistic innovation with heritage preservation, encouraging new approaches to making archaeological sites more accessible and engaging for diverse audiences.
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3. Europa Nostra Heritage Awards 2025
Sector: Cultural Heritage, Architecture, Conservation
Deadline: November 20, 2024
Brief description:
Europa Nostra's awards recognize outstanding achievements in heritage conservation, research, education, and citizen engagement across Europe. The program celebrates innovations in tangible, intangible, and digital heritage preservation.
Why we love it:
Beyond recognition, the awards offer substantial monetary prizes and create a platform for knowledge exchange across borders. The addition of the
Public Choice Award ensures community engagement in celebrating heritage.
Support provided:
- Five Grand Prix winners receive €10,000 each
- Public Choice Award with €10,000 prize
- European-wide visibility and networking opportunities
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4. Creative Europe | Circulation of European Literary Works
Sector: Literature, Publishing
Deadline: February 11, 2025
Brief description:
Creative Europe's new open call supports the transnational circulation and diversity of European literary works through translation, publication, distribution, and promotion of fiction. With a substantial budget of €5 million, approximately 40 projects will receive funding in 2025.
Why we love it:
The program's tiered approach (small, medium, and large-scale projects) allows publishers and organizations of different sizes to participate. It actively promotes linguistic diversity and cross-cultural literary exchange within Europe.
Support provided:
- Funding for translation costs
- Publication and distribution support
- Promotion strategy implementation
- Three project scales: Small (minimum 5 translations), Medium (minimum 11 translations), Large (minimum 21 translations)
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5. Culture Moves Europe | Individual Mobility Action
Sector: Performing Arts, Visual Arts, Architecture, Cultural Heritage, Design, Literature, Music
Deadline: November 30, 2024
Brief description:
This mobility program supports artists and cultural professionals in carrying out collaborative projects across Creative Europe countries. With flexible durations ranging from 7 to 60 days, it offers both individual and group mobility opportunities.
Why we love it:
The program's inclusive approach and daily allowance make international collaboration accessible to artists at various career stages. The flexibility in project duration and goals allows creatives to tailor their experience to their needs.
Support provided:
- €75 daily allowance per person
- Travel support: €350-700 per person
- Duration: 7-60 days (individuals) or 7-21 days (groups)
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Don't forget to visit our So You Need Money tool for more interesting funding opportunities.
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