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Installation Open Calls

Open calls for Installation artists — 6 active grants, residencies and exhibitions with checked deadlines, entry fees and what the funding covers. Updated daily.

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6 active listings tagged for Installation in research checklists and curator data. Medium tags reflect how programs describe eligible practices. Sign in to analyze your portfolio compatibility for Installation.

Internationalisation Program 2026GRANTPartial Funding

Internationalisation Program 2026

Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation

Travel and subsistence grants to support international visibility and cross-disciplinary projects. This neutralizes geographic disadvantage, allowing curators from the periphery of the continent to compete in dominant cultural centers by covering essential logistical funding.

Oct 31, 2026Up to €5,000Portugal / International
Al-Tiba9 Artist Directory 2027EXHIBITION

Al-Tiba9 Artist Directory 2027

Al-Tiba9 Contemporary Art

A dedicated, curated profile page in the 2027 directory, extensive digital promotion, and direct exposure to institutional partners at major fairs such as ARCOmadrid, ARCOlisboa, and ArtsLibris Barcelona. This functions as a powerful professional accelerant.

Nov 30, 2026No direct fundingBarcelona, Spain (Print and Digital Platform with institutional presence)
Grants to Individuals (Research & Production)GRANTPartial Funding

Grants to Individuals (Research & Production)

Graham Foundation

Unrestricted funding for production costs, equipment, studio rental, materials, and living expenses. Direct financial support can be allocated toward research, travel, and professional development.

Sep 15, 2026Direct financial supportGlobal / Europe
Espai Souvenir Residency 2026RESIDENCY

Espai Souvenir Residency 2026

Espai Souvenir

Access to a 30m² open workspace alongside private 15m² studios, fostering intensive, short-term project development. This functions as an agile incubator for experimental, smaller-scale installations within the dense urban center.

Rolling deadline for residency stays scheduled between March and September 2026.No direct fundingBarcelona, Spain
Horizon Europe: New European Bauhaus (NEB) FacilityGRANTPartial Funding

Horizon Europe: New European Bauhaus (NEB) Facility

European Commission

Multi-million euro grants for spatial design and neighborhood regeneration, addressing issues like homelessness through spatial intervention and sustainable thermal comfort solutions. This positions art and design as central to ecological transition, supporting permanent or semi-permanent large-scale public installations that double as social infrastructure or sustainable interventions.

Dec 1, 2026€101,000,000 (total budget across 9 calls, providing multi-million euro grants per project, e.g., €3.5m - €12m)Europe
Jonathan Ruffer Curatorial GrantsGRANTPartial Funding

Jonathan Ruffer Curatorial Grants

The Art Fund

Supports travel, accommodation, and subscriptions for collections-based research. This allows a museum professional to be highly agile, immediately traveling to fabrication studios or historical archives to secure vital components of upcoming installations, augmenting an existing institutional salary.

Ongoing, rolling basis for small grants.Up to £2,000 (small grants, £200-£2000)UK / International

FAQ

What counts as Installation here?

This includes programs that explicitly specify Installation as the main or one of the priority mediums, ranging from specialized contests to interdisciplinary open calls.

Are digital works or performance documentation accepted?

Yes, if they meet the specific submission rules. Our listing detail pages specify acceptable file formats and resolution requirements.

Do residencies provide specialized equipment for Installation?

Specialized residencies often offer equipped studios, print presses, darkrooms, labs, or technical assistance, which we highlight under facilities.

How do I demonstrate experience in Installation?

Provide a cohesive portfolio of 5-10 recent works, with descriptions detailing the concept, dimensions, and materials used.

Are there material grants specifically for Installation?

Yes. Production grants often allocate budget specifically for materials and producing new works, flagged in our database.