Desperados Foundation Launches First Grant for Urban Artists
The Fondation Desperados pour l'art urbain has opened applications for its first grant, offering five winners €10,000 each plus critical text and mentorship. Applications run from June 2 to July 10, 2026. The jury includes Magda Danysz, David Demougeot, Jessica Hartley, Olivier Landes, Loïc Le Gall, Stéphanie Lemoine, Stéphane Carricondo, and Julie Meunier. Founded in 2018 as HEINEKEN France's first corporate foundation, it supports graffiti and urban art through exhibitions, public interventions, and production aid.
Key facts
- First edition of the Desperados Foundation grant for urban artists
- Five winners will each receive €10,000
- Applications open June 2 to July 10, 2026
- Jury includes eight professionals: Magda Danysz, David Demougeot, Jessica Hartley dit Rouge, Olivier Landes, Loïc Le Gall, Stéphanie Lemoine, Stéphane Carricondo, Julie Meunier
- Grant includes critical text by an invited writer or curator
- Foundation created in 2018, first corporate foundation of HEINEKEN in France
- Supports emerging and established urban artists
- Winners announced end of July 2026
Entities
Artists
- Jessica Hartley dit Rouge
Institutions
- Fondation Desperados pour l'art urbain
- Galerie Danysz
- Festival Bien Urbain
- Association Art en ville
- CAC Passerelle
- AICA
- HEINEKEN
- Artistikrezo
Locations
- France
- Brest