Prince Claus Fund
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Founded Since 1996
Company Description
CULTURE IS A BASIC NEED
WE ARE THE PRINCE CLAUS FUND
The Prince Claus Fund was established on 6 September 1996 as a tribute to HRH Prince Claus’s dedication to culture and his belief in its role in the development of all societies.
Our mission is to support, honour and connect artists and cultural practitioners in Africa, Asia, Latin America, the Caribbean and Eastern Europe, especially where cultural expression is under pressure.
Our vision is of a world where cultural expression is free and valued.
Since its founding, the Fund has created opportunities for connection and exchange, stimulated cultural expression and preserved cultural heritage in a variety of ways. We support artists and cultural practitioners through a sequence of three different Awards designed to address the specific needs at a crucial stage of a creative career.
We are supported by the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Dutch Postcode Lottery, and private individuals and institutions. We also collaborate with like-minded organisations on joint calls for Mentorship Awards.
WE SUPPORT THROUGH AWARDS
Prince Claus Seed Awards
Giving emerging creatives recognition and a financial boost at an early stage in their careers
Prince Claus Mentorship Awards
For cultural practitioners further along in their careers. Designed to strengthen artistic responses to social issues through a mentoring programme
Prince Claus Impact Awards
Honouring artists and cultural practitioners whose excellent work has made a positive contribution to their societies
OUR IMPACT
“It has been incredible to work with the Fund and meet its people. With its support, I was able to develop an ambitious project, which allowed me to expand my network”
GRANTEE
“The Prince Claus Fund has helped me to realize my artistic projects not only with financial help but always giving me advice on how to reach a broader public”
GRANTEE
“Being individual donors, and taking part in the annual trips, gives us the unique opportunity to look into the lives of inspiring people from around the globe who are using their creative skills to make this world a better place”
INDIVIDUAL DONORS
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