IMPORTANT DATES
WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR
PartArt4OW is looking for interdisciplinary and intersectoral projects mixing art, science and participatory practices in innovative ways. We believe that collaborations between the creative and cultural sectors, the scientific community and the civic society organisations can lead to stronger projects.
THE THIRD OPEN CALL CHALLENGE
Communities for a Sustainable and Equitable Blue Economy.
We are looking for projects that engage communities - coastal or inland - in rethinking and reshaping a sustainable, resilient, and equitable blue economy.
Proposals should combine scientific research, artistic experimentation, and active citizen participation to generate new understandings of how societies interact with oceans, rivers, and water-dependent economies.
We welcome proposals that adopt a whole-system perspective, explore lesser-known or overlooked aspects of the blue economy, investigate the invisible or intangible, co-create new narratives, methods, or sensory experiences and amplify local voices.
Before writing your proposal read carefully the full text of the Third Open Call Challenge (see the Guide for Applicants) and be sure to fully align with it!
What is expected from applicants?
- Collaborate with at least one economic actor of the blue economy. Such partnerships strengthen the relevance and feasibility of the work, foster dialogue between art, science and practice, and support the active engagement of communities whose lives and livelihoods are connected to water systems.
- Provide a Letter of Intent demonstrating their commitment to supporting the proposed activities of your PAI.
- Design and deliver one public event, ideally the final event of your project, showcasing your project’s artistic outcomes, engaging citizens and stakeholders, and contributing to raising awareness on blue-economy challenges and the protection of oceans and inland waters.
- Provide a Letter of Intent from a hosting organisation that agrees to provide public space or venue for the PartArt4OW final event.
All artistic and creative expressions are welcome!
Including but not limited to the following expressions
VISUAL: painting, drawing, printmaking, sculpture, ceramics, photography, video, filmmaking, design, crafts, and architecture
LITERARY: prose, fiction, drama, poetry
PERFORMING: dance, drama, music, action art, street art
OTHER: new media, digital art, fashion design, gaming
Diversity matters
PartArt4OW in committed to making ocean literacy accessible to all, thus priority will be given to projects involving people from under-represented groups and/or groups at risk of social exclusion and discrimination (refugees, ethnic minorities, the LGBTQI+ community, individuals with disabilities, low income families, etc). Special attention should be given to people with low exposure to art and science and with scarce cultural consumption and educational opportunities.
Acting on what we preach!
We expect projects to be fully sustainable, including the use of sustainable materials, circular solutions and renewable energy. Proposals, if selected, must commit to a Climate Pact Pledge and should work towards full decarbonisation or at least carbon neutrality of the project and of all the proposed activities.
WHAT WE OFFER
- Funding and support to deliver a 6 month project
- A maximum lump sum of €50,000 per project
- Mentorship and training
- An online bootcamp with dedicated training, providing learning and exchange opportunities on the PartArt4OW topics
- Guidance from experts on participatory and creative processes; on creative and innovative artistic expression, and on the conservation and protection of marine and freshwater ecosystems
- Networking and peer learning opportunities
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Promotion and visibility through PartArt4OW online channels,
events
and connection with related communities
Funds will be disbursed in two stages: 50% at the beginning of the project and the remaining 50% after the final review, upon successful completion of the project and submission of the required deliverables.
WHO CAN APPLY
Consortia
- All partners must meet all eligibility criteria
- A lead partner must be designated to submit the application, engage with the PartArt4OW team, receive and manage the budget
- Each entity may participate in only one application, either as an individual applicant or as part of a consortium
- Applicants must be established or resident in EU Member States or third countries in Europe that are associated or negotiating an association agreement with Horizon Europe
Individuals
- Individuals must meet all eligibility criteria
- Each individual may participate in only one application, either as an individual applicant or as part of a consortium
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Applicants must be established or resident in EU Member States or
third countries in Europe that are associated or negotiating an
association agreement with Horizon Europe
*** Detailed eligibility criteria can be found in the
Guidelines
for Applicants
IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS
Any Questions?
All the information you need about the open call, the evaluation
process
and the accelerator are in the Guidelines for Applicants and the
FAQs
which are linked above.
If you need any further assistance please contact us at opencallpartart4ow@gmail.com
Webinars & Matchmaking sessions
Thinking of applying to the PartArt4OW Third Open Call?
Join one of our webinars to learn more about the application
process and what the Accelerator offers. Each webinar will be
followed by a matchmaking session, where you can connect with
researchers, artists, and civic society organisations seeking
partners for their proposals.
The registration link for webinars and matchmaking sessions
will be available soon – stay tuned!
Registrations are required for webinars
IMPORTANT DATES
WHEN TO APPLY
WHEN WILL YOU KNOW IF YOUR PROPOSAL HAS BEEN SHORTLISTED FOR AN INTERVIEW?
WHEN WILL THE INTERVIEWS TAKE PLACE?
WHEN WILL THE ACCELERATOR START?
