Workshop duration: 2 sessions, 4hrs each

Mastering the skill of writing winning grant proposals is crucial to bringing your artistic projects to life. Whether you're an artist, curator, or creative worker, this 2-day workshop will equip you with the essential skills required to write compelling grant applications and secure funding for your artistic and cultural endeavors.

Throughout the workshop, we will explore key strategies to make your grant application stand out. Discover how to communicate your artistic vision clearly and compellingly to potential funders. We will also delve into the art of integrating the conceptual, technical, and material aspects of your practice, creating a cohesive and impactful project proposal. Additionally, you’ll understand how to contextualize and visually present your work, ensuring that your production resonates with others. Learn to articulate the relevance and critical value of your projects, sparking curiosity and leaving a lasting impact on your audience.

Guided by Paz Ponce, an independent curator and culture worker who has received prestigious grants and fellowships for herself and collaborators, including the Recherchestipendium Bildende Kunst Senatsverwaltung für Kultur und Europa (2022/23), the NPN-STEPPING OUT Joint Adventures grant (2021/2022), the Onassis AiR Tailor-made Fellowship (2022), and the Fonds Soziokultur (2022), you will gain valuable insights into honing your creative process and recognize the right opportunities that align with both your creative vision and working ethics.

Through examples and interactive Q&A sessions, you will have the opportunity to refine your own ideas for materializing projects. Over the two intensive workshop days, you will develop the skills needed to navigate the funding landscape with confidence and craft successful grant applications.

Image by Sebastian Pandelache