Together with humaQ, the Healing Culture Network is organizing the second call for proposals for three project grants as part of the EU project CULTURE AND HEALTH PLATFORM for artistic works at the interface of art, health and society in Germany.
Award period: 15.01. – 31.03.2026
> Project duration: June 2026 – February 2027
> Funding: 3 x EUR 8,000
Projects in and from Germany that strengthen well-being are in demand creative impulses in health, social or educational contexts interdisciplinary work – e.g. with nursing staff, medical professionals
Project formats can be:
– workshops, seminars, creative participation
– exhibitions, art in architecture, installations
– residencies in clinics or social institutions – artistic research in the field of health
>> Whether prevention, empowerment, mental health or completely new perspectives, surprise us with your ideas!
Art and culture have a positive effect on our mental and physical health and therefore on our quality of life: singing in a choir or playing a musical instrument, visiting an exhibition or experiencing a theater performance or simply being creative: art and culture are essential food! The coronavirus pandemic was not the first to show us this. What everyone can experience subjectively can be proven objectively: Numerous scientific studies by renowned institutes around the world have come to the same conclusion: the sensory as well as intellectually stimulating experience promotes recovery and health maintenance in terms of prevention at any age. In a cultural context, we can meet each other in a new way – in community and within ourselves.
Internationally, expertise in research and practice in the context of healing culture has been growing rapidly since the turn of the millennium. Even though its effectiveness is now generally recognized, projects are increasingly being scientifically monitored and evaluated. This enables us to understand the connections and practical application possibilities in ever greater depth, identify fields of application and further strengthen acceptance. A British study from 2019 in the context of lifelong learning determined a social return on investment (SROI) of factor 4 for regular exhibition visits – Healing Culture pays off!
Application deadline: March 31, 2026