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Applications remain open for track 3: projects in exceptional circumstances

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 14:09:48 +0000

ArtPower Belarus continues to accept applications for grants under Track 3: Projects in Exceptional Circumstances. The track is designed for Belarusian cultural professionals and initiatives facing difficult or unforeseen personal or professional circumstances who need support to implement a cultural project. Applications for Track 3 are accepted on a rolling basis. Grants range from €1,000 to €5,000, and in exceptional cases may be awarded up to €10,000. Projects must be completed no later…

Results of the third call of Track 2: Creative Projects under the ArtPower Belarus programme

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 14:50:37 +0000

Following the announcement of the latest selection round under ArtPower Belarus programme Track 2 (Creative Projects), a total of 24 proposals representing different sectors of Belarusian culture have received support. The call attracted 99 applications: 49 for MINI grants and 50 for MIDI grants. Following an assessment by independent experts and the final decision of the selection committee, 14 projects were awarded MINI grants and 10 projects received MIDI grants. A total number of currently…

ArtPower Belarus. Track 1: results of the new call

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 16:26:57 +0000

Under the new ArtPower Belarus call for Track 1: Organisational Development, 14 projects have been selected for support. Track 1 is designed to strengthen Belarusian cultural organisations and initiatives by supporting their long-term development, team capacity, and organisational resilience. Unlike grants that support individual cultural projects, Track 1 focuses on strengthening organisations themselves. It helps Belarusian cultural organisations build a solid foundation for long-term…

ArtPower Belarus launches a new call under Track 1. Organizational Development

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 14:46:25 +0000

The ArtPower Belarus grant support program announces the launch of a new call under Track 1. Organizational Development. The call for applications opens on March 17, 2026, and will remain open until May 12, 2026 (23:59 Minsk time). The results will be announced no later than July 10, 2026. Objectives and priorities of the track The main objective of Track 1 is to strengthen the capacity of cultural organizations in order to support the development of the infrastructure of independent Belarusian…

Results of the Second Round of Track 2: Creative projects of the ArtPower Belarus Program

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 16:28:17 +0000

The ArtPower Belarus program has completed the second stage of the competitive selection under Track 2 (Creative projects). Following the evaluation by 16 independent experts and the final decision of the selection committee, 23 projects were supported (13 in the MINI grant format and 10 in the MIDI grant format). A total of 132 applications were submitted (74 MINI and 58 MIDI). The total amount of requested funding reached approximately EUR 2.8 million, significantly exceeding the financial…

Campaign in Support of Yuras Yurkevich

Sat, 14 Feb 2026 20:20:31 +0000

The Belarusian Council for Culture announces a campaign in support of a prominent Belarusian researcher and activist whose plans were suddenly interrupted by a serious diagnosis. The text has been updated. Dear friends, we are reaching out to you with a request to support someone close to us Yuras Yurkevich. A Belarusian born in Estonia, Yuras has devoted all his energy to working for the benefit of Belarus. His research and civic work have always been closely connected to Belarusian issues,…

We Supported 69 Projects and Produced Two Major Research Studies: Results of BCC’s Work in 2025

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 17:42:22 +0000

The year 2025 became a period of intensive work for the Belarusian Council for Culture (as, in fact, all five years of the organisation’s existence), a time of strategic decisions and of strengthening our role as an expert, advocacy, and resource organisation for the Belarusian cultural sector. Like the entire sector, BCC worked in difficult circumstances. At the same time, we consistently adhere to a clear understanding that culture is not about creativity only. It is an essential component of…

Preliminary results of the second call under Track 2 of the ArtPower Belarus programme have been summarised

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 14:28:09 +0000

The ArtPower Belarus programme has completed the application phase for the second call of Track 2: Creative projects. In total, 132 applications were submitted: 74 in the MINI-grant format and 58 in the MIDI-grant format. The total amount of funding requested reached approximately €2.8 million. This is a clear indication that the cultural field currently includes a large number of initiatives in need of support in order to implement their ideas, develop teams, and bring projects to more…

ArtPower Belarus opens a new call for Track 2: Creative projects

Wed, 03 Dec 2025 14:37:03 +0000

The ArtPower Belarus program continues its grant competition for representatives of the Belarusian independent cultural sector and announces a new call for applications under Track 2. Creative Projects. Applications open on November 25 and will be accepted until January 13, 2026 (11:59 p.m. Minsk time). Key conditions for applicants The new call for Track 2: Creative Projects invites Belarusian artists and cultural professionals working both inside the country and in exile. Eligible applicants…

Results of the first Call of Tracks 1 and 2 of the ArtPower Belarus program

Mon, 22 Sep 2025 14:50:57 +0000

The ArtPower Belarus program has completed the first stage of the selection process for Track 1 (Organizational Development) and Track 2 (Creative Projects). Out of a total of 250 submitted applications, 35 projects were selected. What was supported In the first call of ArtPower Belarus, support was provided in two main areas: Track 1 (Organizational Development) and Track 2 (Creative Projects). Track 1: Organizational Development was aimed at those who sought not only to implement a single…