The New Carlsberg Foundation supports the publication of Danish art journals which contribute, with originality and quality, to Danish art criticism and art research. Art journals can stimulate and strengthen art criticism and art research in Denmark, thereby contributing to the development of Danish art.

The New Carlsberg Foundation endeavours to have the range of supported journals reflect great breadth and diversity in terms of media, formats, perspectives, geography, gender, art forms etc.

The New Carlsberg Foundation supports journals that critically and competently present Danish art in a global perspective, as well as journals that introduce art and research from outside of Denmark in a Danish context.

Who may apply?

Publishers of art journals in Denmark.

If the journal is published under the auspices of an institution, the application must be submitted by the head of said institution.

What does the grant cover?

All costs associated with the actual publication of the publication, such as printing and binding, editing at a publishing house, proofreading, design and image rights. Any grant will only be paid out when the publication has been published.

Application deadline

There are three deadlines in 2026: 
30 January, 4 May, 12 October 
For more on deadlines and response times please refer to this page.

Application process

  1. Applications must be submitted through the foundation’s online application system.
  2. The Board assesses the applications which are either fully or partially approved - or rejected.
  3. The applicant receives notification of the decision through the application system. 

Criteria

The New Carlsberg Foundation puts emphasis on the following aspects:

  • the journal is original and of high quality.
  • the journal is relevant to the present day in terms of its editorial content, art historical content, and its presentation of the subject matter to a general audience.
  • Contributions to academic/research-based journals are peer reviewed. 

The application must include

Applications that do not meet the following requirements will not be processed:

  • One PDF file of max. 6 pages
    All application material must be compiled and attached as one single PDF file of max. 6 pages.

The 6 pages must include:

  • Description - max 2 pages - that presents the overall editorial concept and plans for specific content, including article formats, the writer’s deliberations, language versions, whether the journal will be published in print or digitally, distribution plan, etc.
  • Table of contents/article overview - max 1 page.
  • CV(s) of the editor(s). Max 1 page pr. editor.
  • Budget and financing plan, including information on any co-financing and other funding already applied for/granted (if applicable).
  • Visual material - max 2 pages.

Reporting

If the journal is published in print, two copies must be sent to the New Carlsberg Foundation upon each publication, with the possibility to requisition additional copies.

Further inquiries

Senior research consultant, Emil Leth Meilvang, elm@ncf.dk, (+45) 22 13 29 78.