Italian Council 9th Edition: €2M for Contemporary Art with New Grants

The Italian Ministry of Cultural Heritage and Activities (MiBACT) has launched the ninth edition of Italian Council, a program supporting Italian contemporary art internationally, with a €2 million budget. New features include scholarships for artists, curators, and critics, as well as support for international editorial projects on Italian visual culture and art criticism from the last 50 years. Applications are open until September 30, 2020, at 4:00 PM Italian time. The program funds production or acquisition of artworks, monographic exhibitions abroad, participation in international biennials and festivals, and residencies. Eligible applicants include museums, public and private cultural institutions, universities, foundations, and non-profit organizations. Minister Dario Franceschini emphasized the program's importance amid the pandemic. Director General Margherita Guccione noted the inclusive revisions based on dialogue with the Italian contemporary art forum.