Launch of the Alliance for Socially Engaged Arts: Apply now for Fellowships

The Allianz Foundation is co-founder of the newly launched Alliance for Socially Engaged Arts. We are an alliance of some of Europe’s leading arts philanthropic foundations, uniting substantial resources, and building a collaborative network. Together, we provide support and a connected voice to help socially engaged arts to thrive. Apply for the fellowship by February 24, 2024.

February 20, 2025

Project description

Alliance for Socially Engaged Arts

The Alliance is a partnership between 11 philanthropic foundations from across Europe, hosted by the Network of European Foundations. Each foundation is part of the Steering Committee, chaired by the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation, helping set the strategic direction of our work. They actively contribute with their own expertise, resources and connections to achieve greater collective impact.
We champion the power of socially engaged arts in driving positive social change across Europe. By connecting and elevating organisations and practitioners, and providing them with essential skills and resources, we’re working towards a Europe where community engagement and creative collaboration sit at the heart of the arts sector, fostering social progress for all. More information.

The Alliance.

The Challenge.
Arts and culture are a powerful force for positive change, with the ability to shift perspectives, promote inclusivity and inspire action. Across Europe, arts organisations are harnessing this power to address pressing societal issues, stepping up as active social convenors to build fairer, more resilient communities. Yet too often, these organisations are undervalued in increasingly challenging environments, receiving insufficient recognition in policy and funding. These complex conditions stifle their power to drive societal impact and to shape a more creative and connected Europe.

Our vision.
Socially engaged arts are celebrated for their creative power and ability to drive social change, with widespread recognition and support across Europe.

Our mission.
Connect. Create. Change.

We exist to connect and elevate visionary leaders and organisations in socially engaged arts across Europe, transforming public and policy awareness and securing vital recognition and funding to accelerate their impact.

Launching our inaugural fellowship

The Alliance for Socially Engaged Arts Fellowship is a transformative programme designed to connect and support visionary leaders of arts organisations driven by community engagement and social change across Europe. This unique opportunity provides a collaborative space to strengthen your organisation, enhance your professional development, and drive impactful advocacy efforts.

The programme will welcome up to 15 leaders working across diverse artistic disciplines and societal issues, who will work together to overcome challenges, share experiences and create innovative solutions that create greater impact within their local communities and the wider arts sector in Europe.

Applications for the 2025 cohort are now open. Deadline closes on Monday 24 February, 9:00 CET.

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