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Deadline: September 14, 2025
The British Council Biennials Connect Grants 2025 offers a unique opportunity for visual artists to expand their creative practice through participation in international biennials and major art exhibitions. Designed to support meaningful cultural exchange, this program enables artists to build international networks, showcase their work on global platforms, and collaborate with peers across borders. It aims to foster artistic growth, intercultural dialogue, and innovative approaches to contemporary art.
Benefits
- Funding Support: Financial assistance to participate in selected international biennials or festivals.
- Global Exposure: Opportunity to present your work to international audiences and curators.
- Networking: Access to a vibrant community of artists, curators, and cultural professionals worldwide.
- Professional Development: Build skills, gain international perspectives, and strengthen your portfolio.
- Cultural Exchange: Collaborate with international peers and explore diverse artistic practices.
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Eligibility Criteria
Organisations applying must:
- be one of the following:
- UK biennials or festivals supporting international visual artists’ participation
- international biennials or festivals supporting visual artists’ participation from the UK
- or other visual arts organisations collaborating with a biennial/festival.
- be based in UK or an eligible international country
- be primarily a visual art biennial or festival. Multi-arts biennials and festivals can apply but they must demonstrate a focus on visual arts within their programme
- be supporting artists over the age of 18. If artist travel is included in the project, the artists must be able to travel internationally on valid passports (organisations must arrange travel, transport, accommodations, insurance and visas themselves)
- be supporting artists you have either not previously worked with or supporting new projects with artists you have worked with before
- share the British Council’s commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and will embed best EDI practices into the activity
- share the British Council’s commitment to paying artists fairly and will ensure artists are fairly compensated for their participation.
Application Process and Documents Required
- Step 1: Visit the British Council official Biennials Connect Grants webpage.
- Step 2: Complete the online application form, detailing your artistic background, proposed project, and how participation will enhance your practice.
- Step 3: Submit required documents, including:
- Artist CV or portfolio.
- A statement of intent or project proposal.
- Budget estimate for participation.
- Letter of invitation or confirmation from the biennial (if applicable).
- Step 4: Await notification from the selection panel.
