European call: projects on culture and health 2025/26

Call
Culture And Health

European call: projects in the field of culture and health 2025/26
Culture And Health is launching a European call for artists and artist collectives working at the intersection of culture, health and well-being.

The call supports participatory art projects in collaboration with non-cultural partners (such as care institutions, hospitals, social NGOs or educational institutions). Eight selected projects will each receive €8,000 to be implemented between May 2026 and April 2027.

  • Who can apply: Artists and artist collectives
  • Mandatory collaboration: With a non-cultural organisation (proof of contact required)
  • Number of grants: 8
  • Amount per grant: €8,000
  • Project period: May 2026 – April 2027

Deadlines

Stage 1: Expression of Interest: 2 February 2026, 12:00 CET
Stage 2: Full application: 30 March 2026

Webinar

  • Date: 16 December 2025
  • Time: 10:00 CET
  • Format: Online (Zoom)

Thematic focus (examples)

  • Participatory art for mental/physical health
  • Prevention of mental health problems and coping with illness
  • Art projects in healthcare, education and social settings
  • Artist-in-residence programmes in healthcare or education
  • Community arts and socially engaged art
  • Performances, installations or exhibitions in healthcare contexts

Countries (selection)

Projects may be carried out in Belgium, France, Portugal, Norway, Ukraine, Tunisia and other countries mentioned (see full list in the call).

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