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Judith van der Kooij
Judith van der Kooij
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Tijana Stepanovic
Advisor for Hungary, Poland, Ukraine & Turkiye
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Ukrainian Institute: Visualise – international exhibition support programme

Ukrainian Institute: Visualise – international exhibition support programme

Funding for international exhibitions of Ukrainian art outside Ukraine

Visualise is a long-term programme of the Ukrainian Institute supporting exhibitions of Ukrainian art outside Ukraine. It aims to increase the international visibility of Ukrainian culture, encourage cultural dialogue and establish sustainable partnerships between Ukrainian and international cultural institutions.This is not a dedicated travel grant, but a funding scheme that supports international cultural cooperation and may facilitate the international mobility of artists and cultural professionals through the development and presentation of exhibitions abroad.

The programme provides co-financing, co-programming and communication support for exhibitions presenting Ukrainian photography and/or addressing themes such as Russia's war against Ukraine, Ukraine's recovery, civil society, Crimea and the Crimean Tatars, decolonisation and cultural heritage. A

Projects must be developed in cooperation between Ukrainian and international cultural organisations, with meaningful involvement from both partners. In 2026 The Netherlands is one of the priortity countries. Other priority countries are Poland, Germany, France, United Kingdom, Slovakia, United States, Lithuania, South Africa, Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, India, Indonesia and Hungary.

Travelling from
The Netherlands
Abroad (outside the Kingdom of the Netherlands)
Travelling to
Netherlands
Ukraine
Discipline(s)
Visual Arts
Heritage
Who can apply
Organisations

Eligible applicants include legal entities and private entrepreneurs registered in Ukraine, as well as organisations and companies registered abroad, specifally those based in the priority countries. Applicants must demonstrate institutional capacity and previous experience implementing similar projects.

For what
Project
Remuneration
Travel
How much

A maximum of UAH 1,500,000 per project.

Requirements
  • Projects must involve cooperation between Ukrainian and international cultural institutions, such as museums, galleries, festivals or art fairs. Certain applicants with connections to Russia, Belarus or Iran are excluded under the programme's eligibility and sanctions rules.
  • Projects should contribute to international dialogue, professional exchange and long-term institutional cooperation.
  • Projects must start no earlier than 1 March 2027.
  • Applications must include a completed application form, project budget, organisational registration documents, evidence of previous relevant experience and confirmation of an international partnership.
  • Applications must be submitted in Ukrainian, or accompanied by Ukrainian translations.
  • Selection criteria include artistic and curatorial quality, relevance to Ukrainian culture, meaningful international cooperation, long-term partnership potential, communication strategy and budget justification.
When to apply
Before a specific deadline
Within an application period
Upcoming deadline(s)
Go to website
Ukrainian Institute: Visualise 2026 – International Exhibition Support Programme
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