Acción Cultural Española (AC/E) is a public agency that coordinates state support for the promotion of culture, both within Spain and internationally. Its objectives include showcasing Spain’s rich and diverse artistic heritage and encouraging the internationalisation of its most contemporary creative and cultural sectors. AC/E’s projects span a wide range of cultural and artistic disciplines—from science to history, and from visual, performing, and audiovisual arts to literature, music, architecture, and design, among many others. These initiatives highlight Spain’s multifaceted role in global culture and spotlight the contributions of its newest generation of creators.

Key Areas of Focus:
Major commemorations
Universal and international expos
Prominent cultural events
Exhibitions and cultural activities
International promotion of Spanish culture
Residencies for artists and creators

www.accioncultural.es

The Adam Mickiewicz Institute (IAM) brings Polish culture to people around the world. As a state institution, we create lasting interest in Polish culture and art through strengthening the presence of Polish artists on the global stage. We initiate innovative projects, support international cooperation and cultural exchange. We promote the work of both established and emerging artists, showcasing the diversity and richness of our culture. We also run the Culture.pl portal, a comprehensive source of knowledge about Polish culture. Culture.pl is the largest and most comprehensive source of knowledge about Polish culture, run by the Adam Mickiewicz Institute (IAM). We provide reliable information about the most important phenomena and trends in culture, as well as events organised in Poland and abroad. Here you will find profiles of artists, reviews, essays and expert analyses that portray the richness of Polish art. We publish in eight languages, bringing Poland’s contribution to global culture and humanistic heritage closer to an international audience.

www.iam.pl

The Arts Council Korea (ARKO), established in 1973, supports the development of Korean arts and fosters international cultural exchange. Its mission is to enhance the creative capabilities of Korean artists and promote global collaboration. ARKO facilitates international residencies, exhibitions, and performances, providing opportunities for artists to engage in global artistic dialogue. The ARKO Art Center in Seoul plays a central role in hosting exhibitions, workshops, and events that connect local and international art communities. Additionally, ARKO represents Korean art at major international events, such as the Venice Biennale, contributing to the global recognition of Korean artistic expressions.

www.arko.or.kr

Since 1965 Camden Art Centre has been a place for art and the people that make it. Rooted in our local community and internationally acclaimed, we foster a sense of belonging and a deeper relationship to art. We aim to push boundaries and connect people to their own creativity through our exhibitions, residencies, events and learning programmes. Originally built as a public library, the building now combines historic architecture with open, modern spaces and a secluded garden with free entry for all. Camden Art Centre has always led the way supporting artists and audiences to create and engage with the most vital and inspiring contemporary art and culture today.

www.camdenartcentre.org

Catapulta is a recently created launchpad for Spanish contemporary art, dedicated to supporting young and emerging artists, mid-career established artists, and a new generation of curators. Its mission is to amplify their visibility and strengthen their presence within the global contemporary art scene. By promoting transnational projects, fostering collaboration, and facilitating the creation of professional networks, Catapulta aims to actively support and enrich the Spanish art ecosystem.

www.catapulta.art

Established in 2016, Contemporary HUM is the first and only hub dedicated to Aotearoa New Zealand art abroad. We contribute to and strengthen the recognition of Aotearoa visual artists in the global arts landscape. Through international partnerships and events, as well as in-depth writing commissions and podcasts, we raise the profile of Aotearoa New Zealand artists and creative practices in global cultural markets. HUM’s programme is complemented by an online Calendar that lists international exhibitions, events and opportunities, amplifying further the global activity of artists from Aotearoa. HUM also connects artists within international networks, brokering international exhibition opportunities and generating new relationships.

www.contemporaryhum.com

Estonian Centre for Contemporary Art (CCA) is the oldest centre of expertise for contemporary art in Estonia since 1992. Centre´s ongoing goal is to invigorate and develop the local art scene and expand it internationally, as well as to create visibility and new networks for Estonian artists, art professionals, and institutions on the international stage in order to introduce Estonian art to the world. In recent years, the centre has continued to focus on regional (Eastern and Northern Europe) cooperation and the empowerment of small localities. The CCA is also the commissioner of the Estonian pavilion at the Venice Biennale. It is a private non-profit organisation, supported mainly by the Estonian Ministry of Culture and other public funds.

www.cca.ee

Flanders Arts Institute is the centre of expertise and support for the visual arts, performing arts, and classical music sectors in Flanders, Belgium. The institute is committed to inspiring all professionals active in the arts by serving as a reliable source of knowledge, a provider of data and insights, a facilitator of connections, and a driver of innovation. As the principal point of contact for international arts professionals, we offer in-depth information about the artistic landscape in Flanders. In order to strengthen the recognition and visibility of the Flemish arts scene on an international scale, we actively encourage and support collaboration, communication, and exchange among artists, arts professionals, and policymakers. We are dedicated to building sustainable international relationships and promoting dynamic cross-border cooperation by means of visitor programmes, working visits, and professional networking events. Through its initiatives, Flanders Arts Institute contributes to the development of the arts and the evolution of cultural policy in Flanders and beyond.

www.kunsten.be

Frame Contemporary Art Finland is an advocate for Finnish contemporary art. Frame supports international initiatives, facilitates professional partnerships, and encourages critical development of the field through grants, visitor programme and curator residencies, seminars and talks, exhibition collaborations and network platforms. Frame is the commissioner of the Pavilion of Finland at the Venice Biennale.

www.frame-finland.fi

IASPIS is the Swedish Arts Grants Committee’s International Programme for Visual and Applied Arts. IASPIS’ programme includes residencies in Sweden and abroad, public programmes in Sweden and internationally, publications, expert visits, regional and international collaboration projects, and an archive.

www.iaspis.se

The International Studio & Curatorial Program (ISCP) supports the creative development of artists and curators, and promotes exchange through residencies and public programs. Housed in a former factory in Brooklyn, with 35 light-filled work studios and two galleries, ISCP is New York’s most comprehensive international visual arts residency program, founded in 1994. ISCP organizes exhibitions, events and offsite projects, which are free and open to all, sustaining a vibrant community of contemporary art practitioners and diverse audiences. Over 2,000 artists and curators from more than 105 countries, including the United States have undertaken residencies at ISCP.

www.iscp-nyc.org

Created in July 2020 at the initiative of the Ministry of Culture, Kultur | lx – Arts Council Luxembourg is a public institution dedicated to the development and international promotion of Luxembourg’s cultural and creative landscape in the following sectors: architecture, design, crafts; digital arts; visual arts; literature and publishing; music; performing arts.

Kultur | lx supports artists in the development of their careers, encourages professional exchanges and mobility, facilitates the circulation of artistic work, and contributes to the visibility and promotion of Luxembourg’s cultural scene both locally and internationally.

www.kulturlx.lu

The Visual Arts Department promotes contemporary art at the professional level, in all its diversity and disciplines. It supports the projects of visual and digital artists, designers, stylists and creative craftsmen, as well as institutions and associations active in these sectors.

www.artsplastiques.cfwb.be

The Mondriaan Fund is the public fund for visual arts and cultural heritage in the Netherlands and the Caribbean part of the Kingdom. They contribute to the plans of artists and curators as well as the realisation of projects and activities of museums and other heritage institutions, art venues, archives, galleries and art commissioners in the Netherlands and abroad.

www.mondriaanfonds.nl

The National Center for Art Research (NCAR) is a specialized organization established within the Independent Administrative Institution National Museums of Art, Japan, as a new hub for promoting the advancement of art in Japan while maintaining a global perspective.

The Center works to connect the various museums within the organization, with a wide range of stakeholders both domestically and internationally, including art museums, research institutions, and the broader public. In doing so, it contributes to strengthening the foundation for art promotion and international outreach, aiming for the sustainable development of the field.

www.ncar.artmuseums.go.jp

OCA – Office for Contemporary Art is a foundation promoting contemporary art from Norway internationally. OCA expands international opportunities and contributes to global exchanges through various activities, including grants and residencies, research visits and network development, public programmes, and publishing. OCA is funded by the Ministry of Culture and Equality and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and is the commissioner for Norway’s contribution to the visual arts section of La Biennale di Venezia.

www.oca.no

As the Swiss Arts Council, the organization promotes contemporary, professional art and culture of national interest on behalf of the federal government. The tasks are set out in the Culture Promotion Act. Active in all disciplines except film, they stand for transdisciplinary contemporary artistic practice. The Swiss Arts Council supports the creation and dissemination of contemporary, professional art from Switzerland, as well as cultural exchange both within the country and abroad. They provide (thematic) stimulus for the development of contemporary artistic and cultural creation and support projects with a view to aesthetic, personal and content-related diversity. Pro Helvetia advocates for equal opportunity and sustainability and are committed to creating favourable conditions for artists and cultural practitioners.

www.prohelvetia.ch

Founded in 2011 to support artists, curators, and writers working in visual arts from Türkiye, SAHA offers its support through a participatory approach in governance and fundraising with its members, institutional supporters, project partners, and consultants. SAHA collaborates with non-profit organizations to realize exhibitions, publications and public programs, acting as a facilitator and providing grants. To promote cross-cultural dialogue and to support the professional development of the artists and curators from Türkiye, SAHA establishes partnerships with residency and research programs abroad. In Istanbul, SAHA hosts international art professionals invited within the scope of its Curatorial Program, while continuing to foster creative environments and networks of artists through SAHA Studio. The association also provides yearly grants to independent art initiatives and collectives across Türkiye to sustain their public programs. Since 2011, SAHA has supported over 650 different artists, curators, writers, and art initiatives for their projects in over 232 museums, biennials, non-profit art institutions and organizations in 51 countries.

www.saha.org.tr

In creating the Trampoline Association, private cultural entities in France unite their efforts to carry out a collective action in favour of the international reputation of French artists or artists living in France. Trampoline thus confirms the commitment of its members to work together in order to support and highlight the French art scene. Today, the association implements different initiatives – in addition to those already carried out by other public and private actors – which aim to amplify the ecosystem of contemporary art in France in its international dynamics. Trampoline’s core activities include: instigating and supporting international exhibition projects and the wider dissemination of artists from the French art scene and inviting directors and curators of international institutions to France to encourage the development of projects abroad.

www.trampoline-association.fr