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Culture Moves Europe

Published:  1 Oct 2026

Culture Moves Europe: new call for individual mobility 2026–2027 open

Artists and cultural professionals in Creative Europe countries can apply until 30 April 2027 for the new Culture Moves Europe call, the European Union’s flagship mobility scheme for the cultural and creative sectors.

With a budget of €25 million, Culture Moves Europe supports around 7 000 artists, cultural professionals and host organisations between 2025 and 2028. The mobility action is funded by the Creative Europe programme of the European Union and is implemented by the Goethe-Institut.

Why apply?

Culture Moves Europe helps participants to:

  • develop international projects and partnerships
  • access new professional opportunities
  • strengthen skills through learning and exchange
  • increase the visibility of their work internationally
  • connect with diverse communities, peers and organisations

Who can apply?

The call for individual mobility is open to both artists and cultural professionals from Creative Europe participating countries.

Professionals active in the fields of

  • architecture
  • cultural heritage
  • design and fashion design
  • literature
  • music
  • performing arts
  • visual arts

may apply for the call.

We encourage applications from both emerging and established professionals, including those seeking to internationalise their practice, explore new collaborations or reach new audiences across Europe and beyond.

When to apply?

The Culture Moves Europe calls operate on a rolling basis, with evaluation periods at the end of every month during the application period:

The call is open until 30 April 2027 23.59 CET (Central European Time).

Applicants whose project has been selected will have 6 months starting from the date of signature of their grant agreement to complete their project.

Apply

 

Tagged in:  Creative Europe
Published:  1 Oct 2026

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