Interventions in Urban Space

Funding programme to strengthen and make visible art actors and local cultural scenes

The programme, which was introduced after the pandemic, aims to increase the presence of art and performance in the city's neighbourhoods and to promote and raise the profile of art practitioners and local cultural scenes in the city. Due to the high demand, the funding volume for 2024 was already significantly increased in the first year. As in the previous year, funding will also be increased for 2025.

Funding will be provided for artistic interventions, for example in the form of installations with a performative element, as well as artistic interventions on current topics. The focus is on special indoor and outdoor venues, beyond the classic stages and podiums, involving the local public - also in the run-up to the event.

Applications can be submitted all year round by qualified and/or project-experienced artists or cultural actors, as well as local initiatives - in each case in conjunction with each other. The prerequisite for funding is a recommendation from the local cultural office or agency.

Current maximum funding amount: 8,000 euros

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Notes for applicants

What is funded under the programme?

Funding is provided for installative art actions with performative elements and artistic interventions on current topics, with the involvement of the local public. The focus is on the use of special indoor and outdoor performance spaces beyond the classical stages and podiums.

Who can apply?

Qualified and/or experienced artists and cultural actors as well as local initiatives and institutions are entitled to apply - in each case in conjunction with each other.

Is there a deadline for applications?

There is no application deadline. Applications can be submitted all year round. However, if possible, these should be submitted to the NRWKS six weeks before the planned start of the project.

What is the amount of funding?

The maximum funding amount is currently 8,000 euros.

What funding conditions must be met?

The project must fit into the NRWKS funding programme "Interventions in Urban Space" and be located in one of the NRWKS member cities.

The project must not have been started by the time the NRWKS receives the application by post. This includes public relations work, conclusion of contracts, awarding of contracts and payments.

Funding for parties and organisations that pursue a profit-making objective is not envisaged.

A letter of recommendation from the responsible cultural office/cultural office for the project must be available at the time of application.

How do I apply for funding?

Applications must be submitted via the NRWKS funding portal. The application must also be sent by post.

Here you can find more information on the funding procedure.