Gulbenkian Exhibitions Fund

About the Open Call

The Gulbenkian Exhibitions Fund aims to strengthen the visibility of contemporary arts from Portugal and Portuguese-speaking African countries in the UK. Funding supports solo or group exhibitions, multidisciplinary presentations, art film retrospectives, touring or site-specific projects, and new commissions. Eligible fields include visual arts, moving image, and performance art when presented within an exhibition context.

What is Offered

Grants of up to £30,000 are available, covering up to 50% of total project costs.

Requirements

Applicants must be UK-based not-for-profit arts organisations or institutions. Projects must feature at least one living artist from or based in Portugal or Portuguese-speaking African countries, must take place in physical venues in the UK, and occur between June 2026 and August 2027.

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted online via the MyGulbenkian platform. Applicants must create an account, check eligibility against the provided Guidelines for Applicants, complete all mandatory fields, and upload the required documentation.