The Nordic Council of Ministers invites project proposals as part of Nordic Currents, a new international culture initiative to take place in 2027–2028.
With trust, openness, artistic freedom and democratic values as its core, Nordic Currents invites cultural organisations in neighbouring European countries to join forces with Nordic partners and create projects that move audiences, deepen relationships and create lasting connections.
Established organisations from European countries neighbouring the Nordic region (primarily Belgium, Estonia, France, Germany, Ireland, Lithuania, Latvia, the Netherlands, Poland and the United Kingdom) can be part of the programme. The organisations can be cultural organisations, institutions, promoters, festivals, producers, as well as embassies and diplomatic missions in cooperation with stakeholders in arts and culture.
Applicants must have a minimum of two partners from different Nordic countries who will be active throughout the project.
The project can take place in a single country or as a co-operation between partners in different countries. Activities during the project must primarily take place in the country where the applying organisation is based. If the project involves several partners in Europe (outside the Nordic region), activities may be organised in their respective countries.
Emphasis will be placed on projects in regions/countries with local interest in Nordic art and culture, and where Nordic and local partners can establish long-term, mutually beneficial collaborations.
Project can be:
- Public cultural events: Such as festivals, programmes, series, or other curated formats, either as standalone initiatives or connected to existing structures.
- Sector development: Projects must include dimensions of network-building, knowledge sharing and other forms of sector development.
Projects must take place between 1 June 2027 and 1 June 2028. The programming must include representation from all of the Nordic countries, with artists and cultural actors from Denmark, the Faroe Islands, Finland, Greenland/Kalallit Nunaat, Iceland, Norway, Sweden and Åland.
Projects may apply for funding in the range of 100,000 EUR to 800,000 EUR. As the total pool for the initiative is 800,000 EUR, between one and eight proposals will be successful. Co-financing through local, national or other funding sources is a prerequisite for projects to be eligible for Nordic Currents.
