Whether you're an artist, journalist, curator, or researcher, this month's selection of open calls offers exciting opportunities to develop your work, collaborate internationally, and secure funding. Explore the latest residencies, grants, and creative programs available across Europe this March!
By Nasia BaniaAs March begins, the selection of open calls curated by Creatives Unite offers professionals across Europe fresh opportunities to expand their work, collaborate internationally, and gain valuable support. This month’s selection includes residencies, grants, and funding programs across diverse disciplines, including journalism, performing arts, visual arts, and cultural management. Whether you’re an artist, researcher, journalist, or curator, these open calls provide the chance to push boundaries and develop new projects.
Explore the list below and apply before the deadlines pass!
1. Onassis Foundation | Onassis AiR Open Call 2025/26
Sector: All Creative Disciplines
Deadline: March 7, 2025
The Onassis AiR program in Athens, Greece, invites artists, curators, designers, writers, and other creative practitioners to apply for its 2025/26 residencies and fellowships. The program emphasizes cross-disciplinary collaboration, providing space and time for artistic research and development.
Support provided:
- Extended Research Residencies: €1,300 monthly artist fee and a €1,000 research budget
- Dramaturgy Fellowships: €1,300 monthly artist fee and a €1,000 research budget
- Onassis AiR/ONX Fellowships: €1,300 monthly artist fee and up to €3,500 production budget
- Technical Residencies: €1,300 monthly participation fee
Who can apply:
Creative practitioners from various disciplines. Specific eligibility criteria are detailed in the program guidelines.
More details here.
2. Pina Bausch Foundation | Fellowship for Dance and Choreography 2025
Sector: Dance and Choreography
Deadline: March 15, 2025, 12 midnight CET
The Pina Bausch Fellowship supports dancers and choreographers by facilitating cooperative projects with a chosen partner. The fellowship aims to foster artistic development through mentoring, exchange, and new experiences.
Support provided:
- Monthly allowance: €2,500 for full-time (21+ hours/week) or €1,000 for part-time (≤20 hours/week) fellowships
- Travel expenses as per the project proposal
Who can apply:
Artists with at least two years of professional experience in dance or choreography, across all dance forms. No age restrictions apply.
More details here.
3. KIKK Galaxy | Art & Science Residency at the Astronomical Observatory of UNamur 2025
Sector: Visual Arts, Science & Technology
Deadline: April 28, 2025 (before midnight CET)
The KIKK Galaxy, in collaboration with the University of Namur's Astronomical Observatory and the Delta cultural space, invites visual artists to explore cosmic themes through the lens of art, science, and technology. The residency offers a unique opportunity to engage with astronomical phenomena and develop new media art projects inspired by the cosmos.
Support provided:
- Grant: €5,000 per artist or collective
- Curatorial and scientific support
Who can apply:
- Visual artists or collectives specializing in new media arts, art & science, or art & technology
- One international artist/collective and one from the Wallonia-Brussels Federation (residing in Brussels or Wallonia)
More details here.
5. Journalismfund Europe | Microgrants for Small Newsrooms
Sector: Media & Press
Deadline: April 3, 2025
Journalismfund Europe offers microgrants aimed at empowering small, local independent media outlets across EU member states and Creative Europe countries. The program seeks to enhance resilience and viability through capacity-building activities, innovation, and the creation of a repository of best practices.
Support provided:
- Total grant budget: €250,000 over two application rounds
- Maximum grant per media outlet: €5,000
Who can apply:
Small, local, independent media outlets (legal entities) in EU member states and Creative Europe countries, especially those in regions with medium or high media plurality risks.
More details here.
6. BSR Cultural Pearls 2026: Strengthening Communities through Culture
Sector: All Cultural and Creative Sectors
Deadline: April 4, 2025, 23:59 CET
The BSR Cultural Pearls program seeks to enhance social resilience and community engagement through culture. Small and mid-sized municipalities in the Baltic Sea Region are invited to apply for the 2026 title, gaining international recognition and joining a network committed to cultural development.
Support provided:
- Resources and mentoring for implementing cultural action plans
- Access to a regional knowledge-sharing network
Who can apply:
Local authorities, municipalities, and public institutions in the Baltic Sea Region.
More details here.
