The TIDAL ArtS Residency Call funds artists to create community-engaged artworks that support the EU Mission to Restore Ocean and Waters by 2030 in four aquatic European locations.
European Commission has archived this opportunity.
Funder: European Commission
Due Dates: November 15, 2025 (Stage 1) | February 8, 2026 (Stage 2)
Funding Amounts: €50,000 per residency; 4 residencies available; total funding €200,000
Summary: Supports artists and collectives to create community-engaged artworks advancing the EU Mission to Restore Ocean and Waters by 2030.
Key Information: Residency locations: Azores (Portugal), Venice Lagoon (Italy), Turku Archipelago (Finland), Danube River (Hungary).
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.