Support for artists from Ukraine, Russia and Belarus
You are an artist fleeing the the war in Ukraine or political suppression and prosecution in Belarus or Russia and seeking help? You work in the creative industry and want to help? You want to donate to projects supporting Ukrainian artists or support Ukrainian artists in another way? – Here are some resources, that might be helpful!
Resources for artists fleeing the war in Ukraine or political suppression and prosecution in Belarus or Russia and seeking help in:
Germany: Students, professional artists, dancers
Austria Belgium Bulgaria Czech Republic Estonia Finland France Georgia Greece Hungary Italy Latvia Lithuania Netherlands Romania Poland Slovakia Slovenia Spain Sweden Switzerland
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Germany: Resources for art students
For whom? Refugee artists and their families from Ukraine
What? Contact point between refugee artists and the cultural scene in Baden-Württemberg, further contacts, initial helpline, intercultural support
For whom? Ukrainian scholars in the historical sciences (also art history)
What? Program to study at the university for six months
For whom? Art students who have fled from the war in the Ukraine
What? Unbureaucratic admission as guest students
For whom? refugee students from Ukraine in the subjects Architecture, Design, Arts, Conservation, Art History and Art Education
What? Continuation of studies as a guest student, as a visiting student or as an enrolled student
For whom? Ukranian Design Students
What? exchange study opportunities in English
For whom? Ukrainian art students fleeing from the war
What? Uncomplicated procedure for admission to the University of Fine Arts
For whom? Ukrainian students in the fields of book design/Graphic Design, Photography, Painting/ Printmaking, Media Art, Art theory
What? Uncomplicated registration for a guest studentship
Germany: Resources for art professionals
For whom? Performing artists who had to flee from Ukraine
What? Contacts and information
For whom? Ukraine Scholars
What? Scholarship and temporarily accomodation in museum apartments
For whom? One Ukrainian refugee artist (with partner or child)
What? Emergency residency months of April and May 2022
For whom? Ukrainian artists (and Russian dissident artists
What? Artist residencies with opportunities for paid professional engagements beginning in May 2022
For whom? Art professionals from Ukraine
What? residency and work studio in march (probably longer), help with bureaucracy, translation, projects, resources
For whom? Ukrainian dancers and artists
What? Double and single rooms for free, supportive connection to local dance artists
For whom? 12 Ukrainian artists
What? Financial support for 5 months and accommodation if necessary
Application only by institutions (proposing artists) not by artists themselves
For whom? artists and children from Ukraine
What? Offering the services of the 13 youth art schools, studios and workshops, free of charge
For whom? artists of the performing arts from Ukraine
What? Use of work opportunities, support in project development, room for presentation, funding program incoming April 1st to August
For whom? 3 Ukrainian FLINT* artists with their families
What? Hosting for one month for free, between March-June.
For whom? artists, DJs or journalists
What? Studio time & equipment use, community assistance
Germany: Resources for dancers
For whom? Choreographer/dancer from the Ukraine
What? One residency including scholarship, use of the K3 studios, help in finding accommodation Up to 6 months
For whom? Refugee dancers
What? Support, help in finding accommodation, access to ballet class and training, advice for audition processes
Austria
For whom? Ukrainian artists
What? Platform connecting the cultural workers from Ukraine with institutions, individuals and initiatives in Austria
For whom? Art students from Ukraine
What? Fifty special study places
Belgium
For whom? Ukrainian and all other non-EU passport-holding art workers and students who are forced to leave Ukraine and who would like to pursue their studies in the curatorial field
What? Application priority track for their one-year postgraduate programme in Curatorial Studies
Bulgaria
For whom? Film industry professionals from Ukraine
What? Accommodation and work
Czech republic
For whom? Artists from Ukraine
What? Temporary accommodation in Prague. Free of charge
For whom? Ukrainian students, academics and families
What? Accommodation in their dormitories and special scholarships, art programmes at the university
Estonia
For whom? Ukranian artists, incl choreographers
What? Resources, Jobs, Shelter
For whom? Ukranian artists, incl choreographers
What? Three Emergency Artist Residencies (One small room per Family) April – June
For whom? Art students fleeing from Ukraine
What? Accommodation and study possibilities, Housing organized for spring semester 2022. Study programmes mostly in English or Russian.
Finland
For whom? Artists displaced due to the war in Ukraine (individuals and families)
What? Residencies and accommodation, short and long stays in Mynämäki and Helsinki
France
For whom? Children and youth from conflict-affected areas, affected contemporary artists or cultural professionals
What? Art programmes to help children adapt to their new environment, temporary shelter
For whom? Ukrainian and Russian artists
What? Hotline, that you can call and get help and information
For whom? Ukrainian artists
What? Information, contacts, help
Georgia
For whom? Ukrainian artists
What? Funding for their residency program, Funding of 2 Ukrainian artists for their workshops, June – September. Duration from 2 weeks – 1 month.
For whom? Artists and art professionals who had to flee the war
What? Art residency and accommodation, flat in central Tbilisi free for up to six months
Greece
For whom? Artists needing refuge from Ukraine
What? Space in Athen
Hungary
For whom? Refugee design and art students
What? Housing and food in Campus dormitory, Opening courses
For whom? Students who had to interrupt their studies due to the war
What? Registration platform for courses, Faculty of Music and Visual Arts. Study programmes in English and Hungarian
For whom? Two Ukrainian artists or curators (and their families)
What? Free accommodations, stipendium and material grand In April and May
Italy
For whom? Researchers, museum curators, and art critics from Ukraine, Russia and Belarus
What? Art History Fellowships Up to one year
For whom? Art historians, heritage scholars and professionals at risk
What? Fellowships
Latvia
For whom? 4 Ukrainian artists
What? Studio, living space, providing support and materials. Free of charge. 4 artists in March, 4 artists in April
Lithuania
For whom? 2-4 artists/with partner or family
What? Emergency residency in Vilnius City, space and dance studios For free at least 3 months
For whom? artists with their families
What? Space and study courses
For whom? 3 Ukrainian artists and families from the war zone
What? Emergency residency, Free accommodation, food, materials 1 month between May – August
For whom? Up to 400 students and 50 lecturers/ researchers fleeing the war
What? Study opportunities, Art programmes at the university
Netherlands
For whom? Art students and researchers fleeing from Ukraine
What? Priority track for application Deadline 03 April 2022
Romania
For whom? Museum specialists from Ukraine
What? Temporary work contracts
Poland
For whom? 2 Artists from Ukraine
What? Art residencies Stay as long as necessary, for free
For whom? Artists in danger from Ukraine
What? Scholarship program One-time intervention scholarships in the amount of 5.000 Zlotys
For whom? Designers and curators from Ukraine
What? Accommodation and salary 1 month with possibility to extend
For whom? Ukrainian artists
What? Welcome people seeking shelter at their local centers for creators, working on launching a long-term financial assistance
For whom? Ukrainian designers, animators, vfx artists
What? Connection to VFX companies, help
Slovakia
For whom? visual or interdisciplinary artists, curators, researchers from Ukraine
What? three-month residency from April till June 2022 in Košice, opportunities for life and work
Slovenia
For whom? young musicians from all over Ukraine
What? Ukrainian MUSIC CAMP in Ljubljana: day to day music lessons, master classes, leadership workshops, an orchestra academy, chamber orchestra academy and concerts
For whom? Ukrainian designers
What? Office spaces
Spain
For whom? One Ukrainian visual artist, illustrator, writer or musician
What? Private room and studio access free of costs Stay up to 3 months
Sweden
For whom? Artists affected by the war
What? Emergency Studio and accommodation Available immediately from March to the end of May. Duration flexible.
Switzerland
For whom? Art students from Ukraine
What? Continuation of studies as visiting students, extramural observers, students
Other helpful resources
I search for employment in the creative sector in Poland and Europe: Architects & designers for Ukraine
I am an artist or cultural worker from UKRAINE and need emergency temporary relocation and hosting: Artists at risk
I am a BELARUSIAN or RUSSIAN DISSIDENT artist or cultural worker subjected to persecution or political threats and need emergency temporary relocation and hosting: Artists at risk
I am an artist or cultural worker who stayed in Ukraine and need immediate financial support for basic needs: Kyiv Biennial emergency support initiative
I am an artist in exile and need funding: Aid A (Aid for artists in exile)
I am an artist under threat and look for fellowship grants and host institutions: Artist Protection Fund
Instagram account with offers of residency, funding or anything for Ukrainian artists in need: forukrainianartists__
Emergency aid up to 200€ for artists still in Ukraine and in need of immediate financial support: PeaceforArt
Database of more than 800 artists and human rights organizations with resources for persecuted artists: Artists at risk connection
Funding for art projects by Ukrainian artists, curators and cultural players in any artistic field: PeaceforArt
I work in the creative industry and would like to help!
I can host UKRAINE-related artists and cultural workers at risk: Artists at risk
I can offer employment in design companies: Architects & designers for Ukraine
I can employ Ukrainian art students searching for an internship: New Media Arts Faculty for Ukraine
I can hire Ukrainian creatives affected by war: Community Better Us
I want to help saving Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Online: SUCHO
I need funding in order to temporarily host artists and cultural actors, provide scholarships and a free and safe space for them: Martin Roth Initiative
I work in a german dance institution and can offer participation in trainings: Help Dance
Funding for projects supporting independent, alternative, and trusted European (digital) media, providing safe cultural spaces for individuals, , counteracting forces of fragmentation through artistic and cultural expressions, that act for a peaceful future of Ukraine and Europe: Culture of Solidarity Fund
Donating to projects supporting Ukrainian artists and supporting Ukrainian artists in another way
Initiative for Ukrainian artists in need: #artistsinshelter
Support for filmmakers in Ukraine: Filmmakers for Ukraine
Support for critical writers, journalists, academics and cultural activists: PEN Zentrum Deutschland
Petition in support of culture in Ukraine: European Theatre Convention
Supporting Ukrainian artists and creators by digital downloads, direct donations, and crowdfunding: list by the GEEKiary
List of Ukrainian artists you can uplift and support: list by nftnow
Compilation „Sounds of Survivor from Ukrainian Underground“: SoundsofSurvival
Support for the Youth Symphony Orchestra of Ukraine: Bundesjugendorchester
Support Music Camp for Young Ukrainian Musicians: Slovenian Youth Orchestra