We understand that not all artists can cover the full residency fee from their own resources. For this reason, we strongly encourage applicants to explore external funding options. Many institutions, cultural foundations and embassies actively support international mobility for artists.
Below is a selection of funding bodies and programmes that may be relevant depending on your country of origin:
INTERNATIONAL AND EUROPEAN PROGRAMMES
On the Move (EU-wide) – Information network on cultural mobility funding: on-the-move.org
European Cultural Foundation (Netherlands/EU) – Grants for cultural exchange and creative projects: culturalfoundation.eu
Goethe-Institut (Germany) – Mobility grants and travel support for German artists abroad: goethe.de
Institut Français (France) – International mobility programmes for French artists: institutfrancais.com
Pro Helvetia (Switzerland) – Grants for Swiss artists to take part in residencies abroad: prohelvetia.c
Finnish Cultural Foundation & Frame Finland – Mobility funding for Finnish artists: skr.fi
National Arts Councils and Cultural Foundations – General reference: cultureactioneurope.org
Arts Council England (UK) – “Developing Your Creative Practice” and international collaboration funds: artscouncil.org.uk
Creative Scotland (UK) – Funding for international projects and residencies: creativescotland.com
Arts Council Ireland – Travel and training awards for Irish artists: artscouncil.ie
Swedish Arts Grants Committee – International Exchange and Travel Grants: konstnarsnamnden.se
Arts Council Norway – Mobility grants for Norwegian artists: kulturradet.no
Canada Council for the Arts – Travel grants and international collaboration programmes: canadacouncil.ca
Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec (CALQ, Canada) – Support for residencies abroad: calq.gouv.qc.ca
Australia Council for the Arts – International residencies and travel funding: creative.gov.au
National Endowment for the Arts (USA) – Project-based support (some programmes include international activities): arts.gov
EMBASSIES AND CULTURAL INSTITUTES
Many artists have successfully obtained support through their own embassy or cultural institute in Spain. We recommend contacting:
Your national embassy in Madrid or consulate in Galicia.
International cultural institutes (e.g. Instituto Cervantes, British Council, Alliance Française, Goethe-Institut).
PRACTICAL TIP
We provide selected residents with letters of invitation and support, which can be attached to funding applications. If you require guidance on where to apply, we are happy to discuss options during the selection interview.