Italian Council 2026 – 15th Edition

Institution: Direzione Generale Creatività Contemporanea, Ministero della Cultura, Italy
Deadline: March 31, 2026, 15:00 CET
Location: Italy / International

Italian Council is a funding program supporting Italian contemporary creativity abroad. The 15th edition awards projects in art production, international promotion of Italian artists, curators, and critics, and development of Italian talent in contemporary art and photography.

Areas of Intervention

1. International Commissioning of Artworks

• Production of new works by Italian artists (citizenship or fiscal residency)

• International promotion through exhibitions, residencies, or events abroad

• Acquisition into Italian public collections

2. International Promotion of Italian Artists, Curators, and Critics

• Solo exhibitions abroad

• Participation in international collective shows, biennials, triennials, or festivals

• Curating international exhibitions or projects

• International editorial projects promoting Italian contemporary art

• Promotion activities related to international acquisitions

3. Talent Development

• Research or residency grants for Italian artists, photographers, critics, and curators

• 15-month projects including public presentation abroad

• Focus on professional growth and international networking

Eligibility

• Areas 1 & 2: Public and private non-profit organizations, Italian or foreign; funding up to 80% of total project cost

• Area 3: Italian artists, curators, and critics (citizenship or fiscal residency); grant of €15,000 gross

This call has been translated from Italian. Proficiency in Italian is likely essential; please contact the employer if unsure.