The New Carlsberg Foundation strives for the supported publications to reflect diversity and range in artistic practices, media, perspectives, periods, geography, gender, art forms, etc.

Who may apply?

Museums, art centres, publishers, artists, and others who publish about Danish art, outside Denmark 

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

What can be applied for?

All expenses associated with the publication of the work, e.g. printing and binding, editorial work, proofreading, design, and image rights.
Any grant awarded will only be paid out once the publication has been released.

Application deadline

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

Application process

  1. An application for support is submitted through the foundation’s online application system.
  2. The New Carlsberg Foundation’s board assesses the applications received. The applications are either approved (yielding partial or full support) or declined.
  3. The applicant receives notification of the result through the foundation’s online application system. 

Criteria

The New Carlsberg Foundation puts emphasis on the following aspects:

  • The publication is original and of high quality.
  • the publication is relevant to the present day in terms of its editorial content, art historical content, and its presentation of the subject matter to a general audience.
  • The applicant has carefully considered and developed a distribution strategy, for example through a publisher or in collaboration with other art institutions.

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 (max.) 6 pages must include:

  • Synopsis – max. 2 pages
    The synopsis should provide an overall overview of the publication’s concept and purpose and, in accordance with the criteria, explain its originality, relevance, timeliness, publisher, and planned distribution.
  • Table of contents – max. 1 page
  • CV/short bio of authors and artists – max. 1 page per author/artist
    If several authors/artists are involved: make a prioritized selection.
  • Illustrations – max. 1 page
  • Detailed budget and financing plan
    The financing plan must match the budget and show how funds will be secured for the realization of the publication. Include Ny Carlsberg Foundation, but also e.g., self-financing, named foundations that have been or will be applied to, other grants, sponsors, and other income contributing to realization.

The 6 pages may also include:

  • Publisher’s cost estimate and publishing agreement

Reporting

The foundation must receive two copies of the publication once it is published, with the option to requisition additional copies. Any grant will only be paid out once the publication has been published and received by the New Carlsberg Foundation.

Further inquiries

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

 

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