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Subvencions per a la recerca i creació (Arts Visuals)
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Subvencions per a la recerca i creació (Arts Visuals)

Generalitat de Catalunya

April 8, 2026Catalonia, Spain

This grant from OSIC, the funding arm of the Generalitat de Catalunya, is a central node for public arts subventions in the region, specifically targeting research and creation in the visual arts. It mandates a profound understanding of contemporary bureaucratic philosophy, requiring proposals to frame painting as an investigative methodology rather than pure commercial production. The opportun...

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Supports the investigative and research phases of contemporary visual arts projects, culminating in autumn 2026 exhibitions or dissemination.

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Visual artists proposing research-based creation projects connected to the Catalan context are eligible. The OSIC funding model distinctly and deliberately separates pure commercial artistic production from 'research and creation'. International or non-resident painters must explicitly articulate their connection to Barcelona's artistic ecosystem, explaining how their presence and output will enrich the local community.

Dates & details

Deadline
Absolute deadline for submitting the comprehensive dossier is April 8, 2026.
Programme dates
Project execution culminating in public exhibition or dissemination in autumn (October–November) of 2026.
Duration
Project execution, culminating in autumn 2026
Results
Jury resolutions and funding announcements will be released starting in June 2026.
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Financial subvention for project execution (specific amount not mentioned)
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Free

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