Call for application

Call for applications 2026: Public Display Grants

Public display grants are intended for visual artists to support their creative artistic work in 2026. Applications can be submitted online using the Applyforgrants.fi service. The call for applications can be found on the service under the name of the Finnish Arts and Culture Agency.

Application period

Begins: 7.1.2026 at 8.00 Ends: 2.2.2026 at 16.00

Decisions

Decisions will be made by 30.4.2026.

For what purpose

Public display grants are intended for visual artists to support their creative artistic work in 2026.

For whom

These grants are available to professional artists who work in the visual arts, whose works may be displayed publicly, and who reside or have resided permanently in Finland.

Who decides

The Board for Public Display Grants to Visual Artists based on a presentation by a special advisor.

About applying

All applicants are required to familiarise themselves with the call for applications before filling in the application.

How to apply

Applications can be submitted online using the Applyforgrants.fi service. Read carefully the call for applications and the standard terms and conditions before filling in the application.

Further information about the grant and how to apply

Instructions for using the Applyforgrants.fi service
Further information about applying for public display grants will be available in an info briefing to be held on 14 January 2026, 3pm–4pm (in English). The link can be found on the Taike website.
Information about public display grants
Previously awarded grants can be found on the Taike website.