ENTER - Nordic Culture Fund Open Call 2026

About this call

The Nordic Culture Fund's ENTER programme supports ambitious, experimental arts and culture initiatives with Nordic anchoring and cross-border collaboration. Both individuals and organizations may apply; no co-funding is required and no prior connection to the formal arts sector is needed.

Who can apply

• International applicants
• Medium: Painting / Sculpture / Photography / Installation / Performance / New Media / Drawing / Printmaking
• Free entry
• Open to individuals and organizations; arts and/or culture must play a central role. Projects must have Nordic anchoring and cross-border Nordic collaboration; participants may come from outside the Nordic Region. No co-funding required. Projects must start after the funding decision and complete within one year. Applications submitted electronically only; no attachments permitted (CVs and supporting documents are not accepted). Ineligible activities: education or study visits, conference participation, tours, exhibitions, productions, publications, organizational running costs, construction, and equipment purchases. Deadline: 16 October 2026.