Links to Artist Networks and UNESCO Fellowships

UNESCO Fellowships

The UNESCO Fellowship Programme aims to contribute to the enhancement national capacity-building in areas that are closely aligned to UNESCO’s expected strategic objectives and programme priorities. The National Commissions are the official channel for the submission of fellowship applications: The UNESCO Secretariat cannot entertain requests from individuals.

The UNESCO-Aschberg Bursaries for Artists Programme is the only exception to this rule.

Due to high costs, the fellowships are limited in number. It is financially not possible to meet the demand for all the requests. During each biennium Member States may submit two candidates.

For more information, please contact the National Commission in the country of your citizenship.

You can also find information on the UNESCO Fellowships Website.

Artists Networks

• Res Artis is the largest existing network of artist residency programmes, representing  the interests of more than 200 centres and organisations in 49 countries worldwide that offer international artists facilities and conditions conducive for making art.
• Trans Artists Foundation provides information on international artist-in-residence programmes.
• European Nurseries Programme for Young Artists promotes the emergence and the mobility of young artists at an international scale.
• Japanese Network of Artists in Residence Programs offers residencies in Japanese institutions to national and international artists.
• The Swiss Artists in residence ch Network identifies Swiss residency offers to artists from around the world.