This support is only intended to individuals:

• Artists;
• Authors;
• Composers;
• Independant curators;
• Self-employed culture-sector professionals (managers, agents, booking agents, etc.).

qWith Luxembourg citizenship or residency in Luxembourg.

Beneficiaries of the Global Project Grant and of the Choreographic Project Grant: Expedition for the year in question are not entitled to this support.

For beneficiaries of the Artist Management Programme, a maximum of €800 per international conference will be granted with a maximum of two events per calendar year.

The support does not cover initial or continuing training at conservatories, art or architecture schools, or university courses (initial or continuing).

The support is not retroactive.

All sectors supported by Kultur | lx.

Decisions to approve, reject, or defer a funding application are taken by an internal comittee or external selection committee for amounts above €10,000.

Applications for funding shall be submitted electronically via the Kultur | lx – Arts Council Luxembourg platform.

The deadlines for submission of projects for the year 2024 are set as follows:

• 11 January 2024
• 15 February 2024
• 21 March 2024
• 25 April 2024
• 23 May 2024
• 27 June 2024
• 18 July 2024
• 5 September 2024
• 10 October 2024
• 14 November 2024
• 5 December 2024

The internal and selection committees have a period of three weeks to decide on the application from the deadline for submission (see deadlines above). The submitted project may not start before the end of the deadline for response.

Example:
Submission on 21 March. Response by 11 April. Project cannot start before 12 April.
Submission on 25 April. Response by 16 May. Project cannot start before 17 May.

Please note: 
An application submitted between 22 March (i.e. after the 20 March deadline) and 25 April will be processed with the 25 April submission, so the project cannot start before 17 May, as in the above example.

• Relevance of the targeted event/platform/training programme;
• Clearly identifiable objectives;
• Benefit for the career/education of the person in question with the aim of acquiring additional skills;
• Quality of the budget and diversity of funding sources;
• For attendance at trade shows and exhibitions, the availability of a professional entourage is an advantage;
• Sustainability: the need to travel must be demonstrated and must form part of a career- or network-development approach. It will be necessary to check that the resources required to achieve the desired result cannot be found in Luxembourg.

• Travel (train, plane, car, taxi, public transport);
• Accommodation;
• Per diem;
• Accreditation fees;
• Flat rate daily expenses allowance (from 7 days and only as part of an international residency abroad including a recognised and named support programme)
• Registration fees;
• Visa fees.

• Travel
  Travel should be by train where possible. Second-class tickets will be reimbursed, as will economy-class plane tickets.
  Travel by car will only be covered – at a rate of €0.30 per kilometre plus any applicable tolls and any parking charges – if that is the only possible solution.
  Taxi costs may be covered if absolutely necessary (absence or deficiency of public transport, heavy load to be transported, etc.).
  Public transport costs with proof of payment.
• Accommodation
  Maximum amount for hotels: €140 per night and per person. That sum might be re-evaluated for certain countries/cities, or if it is impossible to find accommodation at that price.
• Per diem
  Per diem: 30 euro per day, per person, per working day. 15 euro per day, per person, per day of travel.
• Flat rate expenses allowance
  600 euros / week (the granting of a flat rate expenses allowance replaces the per diem).

Total financial support is calculated in accordance with eligible costs using criteria laid down in the critera article and the Kultur | lx – Arts Council Luxembourg Guidelines (Our guidelines) within the limits of available funds.

The support will be paid on submission of invoices and a report no later than 3 months after the end of the project. Without the final breakdown of expenses, the Directors of Kultur | lx may block payment of the support.

The award of the funding will be voided if the project in respect of which the funding was awarded does not take place by the deadline that the organisation set at the time when the funding was awarded. The same applies in the event that one of the conditions applicable to the award of the funding is no longer being met, or that the funding was awarded on the basis of inaccurate or incomplete information.

Should the funding be voided, the organisation will be entitled to reimbursement of any payments already made. The organisation may, on an exceptional basis, waive its right to reimbursement upon the submission of a written request setting out the reasons, which must be outside the control of the beneficiary of the funding, why the project did not take place and their direct causal link with the fact that it did not take place.

The beneficiary of the support must include the Kultur | lx logo on its communication materials, with the statement “With the support of Kultur | lx – Arts Council Luxembourg”.

• Artists;
• A.s.b.l.

Deadline to apply : 27 February 2022 midnight.

Artists and organisations already members of the IETM are not eligible for this grant.

Performing arts

Applications shall be reviewed and selected by the Selection committee Performing Arts, which will assign the grant holder(s). The Committee’s decision is final. The Committee may decide not to award a grant if it considers that the submissions do not justify the award.

Kultur | lx awards three grants every three years.

• Ties of the artist/the A.s.b.l. to the Luxembourg cultural scene;
• Internationalisation strategy.

Eligible expenses are dedicated to the artist/company members joining the network.

• Network membership fees;
• Travel expenses (within the framework of a network event);
• Accommodation (within the framework of a network event);
• Per diem (within the framework of a network event);
• Visa fees (within the framework of a network event);
• Covid test fees (within the framework of a network event);

Reimbursement of up to 80% of eligible expenses. The total amount of aid is limited to €2,000 per year. However, when justified by the nature or scope of the project, the Coordinators reserve the right in accordance with the selection committee to exceed that amount on an exceptional basis.

The artist shall:

• Participate in at least one physical IETM event per year, except in case of force majeure;
• Participate in preparatory meetings with the Kultur | lx coordination;
• Submit an interim report each year and a detailed final report at the end of the project;
• Provide all proof of payment and invoices;
• Payment of the grant is made after each trip upon submission of the invoices and the report.

This residency program is open to Luxembourg artists or artists living in Luxembourg of all disciplines. The candidates must:

• Be engaged in a professional practice (justify previous work and a significant professional background);
• Speak French or English;
• Be available during the residency period.

The application must be sent exclusively via the online application form. No documents can be sent by mail.

Final registration date: Sunday, October 29, 2023 at 23:59 CET

• The laureate will be hosted September to November 2024  in a studio apartment located on the site of the Marais. In no case, the stay can be split;
• The studio apartments vary in size from 20 to 55 m², with an average of 40 m² including a furnished work and living space (work area, bedroom, bathroom, kitchen). Some workshops are equipped with a piano. All workshops are equipped with a wifi Internet connection;
• In addition to the provision of a studio apartment within the Cité internationale des arts, the winner will be able to benefit from a living grant and support for the project provided by Kultur | lx and the Cité internationale des arts team;
• It is possible for the laureate to be accompanied by an adult and/or a child under the age of 7. A financial supplement is required (additional costs are chargeable to the laureate). Animals are not allowed;
• The resident agrees to respect the dates of the residence and the general rules.

• Housing: a studio apartment is available at the Cité internationale des arts;
• Grant: residency allowance of 8.400 EUR;
• Flat fee for transport and daily expenses: fixed rate of 1.800 EUR;
• Production costs: maximum amount of EUR 2,000 reimbursable on original, receipted invoices.

Expenses to be paid by the laureate:

• The security deposit requested by the Cité internationale des arts, in the amount of 200 EUR;
• Living expenses (food, travel and transportation during the residency, etc.);
• The laureate must have health and repatriation insurance during his stay in Paris;
• It is possible for the laureate to come accompanied by an adult and/or a child under 7 years old. A financial supplement is then required, and must be paid by the laureate.

The application is free of charge and unpaid.

The designation of the laureate will be made after the examination of the application files by a jury composed of qualified personalities from the Luxembourg cultural sector and the artistic direction of the Cité des Arts.

The jury will award the residency based on the relevance and integrity of the artistic approaches.

The jury’s decision is final. The jury may decide not to award a grant if it considers that the candidates proposed to it do not meet the award criteria.

All candidates will be notified by e-mail.

The jury for the selection is made-up with :

• Vincent Gonzalvez (Cité internationale des arts)
• Lis Hausemer (MNHA)
• Julien Hübsch (lauréat 2023)
• Nathalie Ronvaux (Kulturfabrik)
• Francisco Sassetti (Philharmonie Luxembourg)

• Letter of motivation from the candidate;
• Photocopy of an identity document;
• Certificate of residence of the applicant;
• Certificate of affiliation (statement of social security affiliations) issued by the competent social security organization;
• Applicant’s artistic CV;
• Note of intent describing the personal artistic project and the subject of research and/or creation (issues, objectives, techniques, work areas…) between 3 and 5 DIN A4 pages;
• Artistic file including visuals, texts, press reviews, video recordings, etc.

The laureate undertakes to submit a detailed report to Kultur | lx at the end of the residency. This report may be published. Kultur | lx may demand a full or partial refund of the grant if the fellow does not submit a report.

The laureate agrees to respect the internal regulations of the Cité internationale des arts in Paris.

The laureate agrees to mention Kultur | lx and the Cité internationale des arts during the presentation of the works resulting from this residency as well as in any communication related to this residency.

By applying, the applicant declares that the information provided is true and complete. He/she agrees that all members of the jury may have access to his/her personal information. He/she authorizes the jury to verify the accuracy of all information related to his/her application. In the event that any information provided by the applicant is inaccurate, the applicant understands that Kultur | lx reserves the right to cancel the application. The grant holder consents and agrees that Kultur | lx may use his/her name for promotional and advertising purposes related to the programme.

The residency grant, travel allowance and per diem will be paid in two instalments to the recipient’s personal account. The first instalment of 80% shall be paid upon arrival at the Cité des Arts and the grant holder must notify Kultur | lx in writing. The second instalment of 20% after submission of the report at the end of the residency.

A maximum of 2,000 EUR will be paid at the same time as the second instalment, after presentation, at the end of the residency, of the accounting documents and receipts relating to the production costs, the testimonial of the residency and the possible costs of an exhibition/performance/meeting.

Kultur | lx expressly reserves the right to cancel at any time and for any reason the awarding of grants under these rules, without any applicant being able to claim any compensation for this.

List of grant holders :

• 2018: Justine Blau (visual artist)
• 2019: Vera Kox (visual artist)
• 2020: Jeff Weber (visual artist)
• 2021: Andrea Mancini (musician and performer)
• 2022: Letizia Romanini (visual artist)
• 2023: Julien Hübsch (visual artist)

More information:
Cité internationale des Arts

Kultur | lx offers a grant on the basis of a call for applications to all choreographers of Luxembourg nationality or living in Luxembourg, without any age limit, who demonstrate significant professional experience and commitment to the national art and culture scene.

All applications must be submitted via the online application form only. Any other document sent by post will not be accepted.

Final registration date: November 12, 2023 at 23:59 CET.

The stay will take place between July and August 2024. The laureate must contact Uferstudios Berlin to agree on the exact dates and to evaluate his/her needs on site.

The resident agrees to respect the dates of the residence and the general rules.

The selected choreographer will benefit from:

• a workshop studio at the Uferstudios;
• a fully equipped accomodation;
• a residency allowance of EUR 4.200;
• a flat fee for transport and daily expenses: a flat rate of EUR 900.

The artist must have health and repatriation insurance during his stay in Berlin.

The application is free of charge and unpaid.

The selected choreographer shall be designated based on the following selection procedure:

• a pre-selection phase consisting of the examination of all applications by a committee made up of leading figures from the Luxembourg cultural scene, and
• a final selection made by the Uferstudios’s art direction.

Successful applicants may be asked to attend an interview with the members of the Jury. The invitation to an interview is not systematic and is left to the discretion of the Jury. Being invited to an interview does not guarantee acceptance of the application. Also, residency may be granted without an interview. If the applicatant is invited, his/her presence will be compulsory.

The Jury shall grant the residency based on the relevance and integrity of the artistic approach. The Jury may decide not to award any grant if it considers that the applications submitted do not meet the eligibility requirements. The decision is final.

All applicants will be notified by email.

The jury for the selection is made-up with:

• Ainhoa Achutegui (neimënster)
• Anne-Mareike Hess (choreographer and laureate 2023)
• Mathis Junet (TROIS C-L – Centre de Création Chorégraphique Luxembourgeois)
• Jérôme Konen (Kinneksbond)

• a cover letter from the choreographer describing how the residency contributes to the development of the selected choreographic project and of the career of the hosted choreographer;
• the choreographer’s Art CV;
• a letter of intent describing the personal art project and the research and/or creation topics (issues, objectives, techniques, main focuses, etc.) 3 to 5 DIN A4 pages;
• an Art portfolio including visuals, texts, press reviews, video recordings, etc.;
• any additional information that may support your application.

Applications may be submitted in French, German or English. Only complete applications submitted by the deadline will be processed.

The laureate shall submit a detailed report to Kultur | lx at the end of the residency. This report may be published by Kultur | lx or Uferstudios Berlin. The selected choreographer shall also complete an internal survey in order to assess the residency. This survey shall not be published.

Kultur | lx may demand a full or partial refund of the grant if the grant holder fails to submit a report. If the residency is terminated before the end of the residency term, the grant holder shall refund the grant and the expenses related to the incomplete period of time.

The laureate shall respect the internal regulations of the Uferstudios.

The laureate agrees to mention Kultur | lx and the Uferstudios during the presentation of the work resulting from this residency as well as in any communication related to this residency.

By submitting an application, the applicant states that the information provided is true and complete. He/she agrees that all members of the committee may have access to his.her personal information. He/she authorises the committee to verify the accuracy of all information relating to his/her application.

If any of the information provided by the candidate is inaccurate, the applicant acknowledges that Kultur|lx reserves the right to cancel the application.

The applicant consents and agrees that Kultur | lx may use his/her name for promotional and publicity purposes related to the programme.

The residency allowance and the flat fee for transport and daily expenses shall be paid in two instalments. The first instalment of 80% shall be paid upon arrival at the Uferstudios and the grant holder must notify Kultur | lx in writing. The second instalment of 20% after submission of the report at the end of the residency.

Kultur | lx guarantees artistic freedom. The laureate is independent in his or her choice of project within the scheme of the allocated residency and in accordance with the art project described in the application.

Kultur | lx expressly reserves the right to cancel at any time and for any reason whatsoever the grant awarding under the terms herein, without any applicant being entitled to claim any compensation in this respect.

List of selected choreographers

• 2017: Simone Mousset
• 2018: Jill Crovisier
• 2019: Annick Schadeck et Luc Spada
• 2020: Tania Soubry
• 2021: William Cardoso
• 2022: Saeed Hani
• 2023: Anne-Mareike Hess

More information
Uferstudios für zeitgenössischen Tanz
Cultural service at the Embassy of Luxembourg in Berlin

Kultur | lx offers a grant on the basis of a call for applications to all architects, architectural researchers (PhD Level minimum), illustrators and authors in the broadest sense, of Luxembourg nationality or living in Luxembourg, without any age limit, who demonstrate significant professional experience and commitment to the national art and culture scene.

All applications must be submitted via the online application form only. Any other document sent by post will not be accepted.

Deadline to apply: October 1st, 2023 at 23:59 CET

The residency of one to two months shall take place between March and July 2024 or between September and December 2024, the exact dates of the residency to be agreed with the Academia Belgica’s management department. The residency may be split up subject to availability and acceptance by Academia Belgica. During the residency, the resident shall be living in a single room with private bathroom and shall have access to the Academia Belgica’s shared kitchen, living room and library.
The resident agrees to respect the dates of the residence and the general rules.

• Single private room;
• A grant: a residency allowance of EUR 2,800 per month;
• A flat fee for transport and daily expenses: fixed rate of EUR 600 per month.

The laureate must have health and repatriation insurance during his stay in Roma.

The application is free of charge and unpaid.

The laureate shall be designated based on the following selection procedure:

• A pre-selection consisting of an examination of all applications by a committee made up of leading figures from the Luxembourg cultural scene;
• A final selection made by the Academia Belgica’s art direction.

The selection panel grant the residency based on the relevance and integrity of the artistic approach. The selection panel may decide not to award any grant if it considers that the applications submitted do not meet the eligibility requirements. The selection panel’s decision is final.

All applicants shall be notified by e-mail.

The Jury for the pre-selection step is made up of :

• Eline Bleser (luca – Luxembourg Center for Architecture)
• Karine Bouton (neimënster)
• Nathalie Kerschen (Architect and laureate 2023)

• Cover letter;
• Photocopy of the applicant’s ID card;
• Proof of residence;
• Healthcare registration certificate (social security affiliation statements) issued by the relevant social security body;
• Art CV;
• A letter of intent describing the personal art project and the research and/or creation topic (issues, objectives, techniques, main focuses…) 3 to 5 DIN A4 pages;
• Art portfolio including visuals, texts, press reviews, video recordings, etc.

The laureate shall submit a detailed report to Kultur | lx upon termination of the residency. This report may be published by Kultur | lx or the Academia Belgica. The laureate shall also complete an internal survey to evaluate the residency. The survey shall not be shared. Kultur | lx may demand full or partial reimbursement of the grant if the laureate fails to submit the report. If the residency is terminated before the end of the term, the laureate shall refund the grant and the expenses related to the incomplete period of time.

The laureate shall comply with the internal regulations of the Academia Belgica.

The laureate agrees to mention Kultur | lx and Academia Belgica during the presentation of the works resulting from this residency as well as in any communication related to this residency.

By submitting an application, the applicant states that the information provided is true and complete. He/she agrees that all members of the selection panel may have access to his/her personal information. He/she authorises the selection panel to verify the accuracy of all information relating to his/her application.

In the event that any information provided by the applicant is inaccurate, the applicant acknowledges that Kultur | lx reserves the right to cancel the application.

The beneficiary consents and accepts that Kultur | lx may use his/her name for promotional and advertising purposes related to the programme.

The residency allowance of EUR 2,800 per month and the flat rate of EUR 600 per month covering travel expenses as well as the grant shall be paid in two instalments: the first instalment of 80% shall be paid upon arrival in Rome, which must be notified in writing by the laureate, the second instalment of 20% after submission of the report upon termination of the residency.

Kultur | lx expressly reserves the right to cancel at any time and for any reason whatsoever the grants awarding under these terms, without any applicant being entitled to claim any compensation in this respect.

List of grant holders

• 2020: Stéphane Ghislain Roussel (stage director, playwright and curator)
• 2021: Christine Muller (playwright and stage director)
• 2022: Anne Simon (playwright and stage director)
• 2023: Nathalie Kerschen (Architect)

Academia Belgica
http://www.academiabelgica.it