[European Commission](https://commission.europa.eu/index_en)

November 15, 2025 (Stage 1) | February 8, 2026 (Stage 2)

€50,000 per residency; 4 residencies available; total funding €200,000

Supports artists and collectives to create community-engaged artworks advancing the EU Mission to Restore Ocean and Waters by 2030.

Residency locations: Azores (Portugal), Venice Lagoon (Italy), Turku Archipelago (Finland), Danube River (Hungary).

--- ## Description This opportunity funds artists, collectives, and creatives to develop artworks and community engagement activities that foster connections between local communities and their aquatic environments. Part of the TIDAL ArtS project, the residencies aim to celebrate, reflect, and advance the European Union’s Mission to Restore Our Ocean and Waters by 2030. Each residency is culture-led and co-creative, encouraging collaboration with local communities, scientists, and cultural institutions in four diverse aquatic regions across Europe. --- ## Due Dates - Stage 1 (Portfolio & Concept): **November 15, 2025, 23:59 (Brussels time)** - Stage 2 (Full Proposal, by invitation): **February 8, 2026, 23:59 (Brussels time)** Applicants will be notified at the beginning of January if they are invited to Stage 2. Granting decisions will be made by the end of February 2026. --- ## Funding Amount - **Each residency grant:** €50,000 - **Number of residencies:** 4 (one per location) - **Total available funding:** €200,000 - **Expected duration:** Up to April 2027; artists should plan to spend at least six weeks on site over the course of the year. --- ## Eligibility - Open to artists, collectives, and creatives able to inspire and engage communities through art. - Applicants should have a connection to the residency area or demonstrate a plan to engage with the local community and aquatic environment. - Projects must be community-engaged, culture-led, and co-created with local partners, scientific, and cultural institutions. - Residencies are hosted in: - São Miguel Island, Azores, Portugal - Venice Lagoon, Italy - Turku Archipelago, Finland - Danube River, Ráckeve, Hungary --- ## Application Process ### Stage 1 (by November 15, 2025) - Submit an artistic portfolio and a 1-page project concept. - Applications are submitted via a survey and file upload on the [TIDAL ArtS website](https://tidalarts.eu/). ### Stage 2 (by February 8, 2026, by invitation) - Short-listed candidates submit a full project proposal (template provided) and two letters of recommendation. ### Evaluation - Proposals evaluated by a committee including TIDAL ArtS partners, water scientists, arts experts, and local community members. - Evaluation criteria: - Relevance (30%) - Artistic Experience (25%) - Quality & Circularity of Project Design (25%) - Impact (20%) --- ## Additional Information - Artists should expect to spend a minimum of six weeks at the residency site, with timing flexible based on project needs. - The program encourages projects that highlight the unique environmental challenges and cultural contexts of each aquatic location. - Residencies are intended to foster collaboration between artists, scientists, and communities, supporting both artistic creation and public engagement. --- ## External Links - [TIDAL ArtS Residency Call (EU Funding & Tenders Portal)](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/competitive-calls-cs/12046?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=1&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate) - [TIDAL ArtS Project Website](https://tidalarts.eu/) - [European Commission (Funder Home)](https://commission.europa.eu/index_en) --- ## Contact Information | Contact Type | Details | |-------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | Funder General Contact | [Contact the European Commission](https://commission.europa.eu/about-european-commission/contact_en) | | Phone | +32 2 299 11 11 | | TIDAL ArtS Project Website | [https://tidalarts.eu/](https://tidalarts.eu/) |

TIDAL ArtS Residency Call

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