About This Opportunity
un/fund invites exceptional un/der represented visual artists worldwide to apply for four unique opportunities – an artist residency, a publishing deal, a mentorship award, and direct funding. This year’s open call celebrates creative vision and growth through creation, connection and support.
Winners will receive one of the following opportunities:
1. A fully-funded four-week artist residency at NUMEROVENTI in Florence, Italy. ([**https://numeroventi.it/Artist-Residency**](https://numeroventi.it/Artist-Residency))
2. A published photobook, designed and distributed by Libraryman Books. ([**https://www.libraryman.se/**](https://www.libraryman.se/))
3. A year-long dialogue-based mentorship with visual consultant Katharina Uhe. A unique opportunity to develop or reframe a current project, or more broadly your artistic practice.
4. Direct funding of €10,000 for your proposed project.
Sponsored by the non-profit production house un/produced, to inspire and fund the next wave of un/supported photographers and filmmakers.
What You'll Get
Types: CASHPRIZE, PUBLICATION, FUNDING, OTHER
Application Requirements
- ARTIST_STATEMENT
- REFERENCES
- PROJECT_DESCRIPTION
- ARTWORK_PORTFOLIO
- PRODUCTION_SCHEDULE_TIMETABLE
- COST_ESTIMATION
- We are welcoming submissions from **lens-based visual artists only.** Please include a written outline of your project and how you imagine the final outcome to exist. You can submit up to 20 images that help communicate your concept – 40 images for the un/fund publishing award. You must also include a project timeline indicating key stages of development and production, a budget breakdown outlining how you plan to realise your project and a funding suitability reference; a short statement explaining why you are a good fit for un/fund.
Eligibility
Other Requirements
We are looking for un/der-represented, un/represented and un/established creatives. * You must not be signed by any agency or gallery. * You must have 7 years or under experience in your professional field.
un/fund
Amsterdam, NL
Verified Organization
Active since 2020
Ready to take the next step?
Don't miss out on this opportunity. Applications close on November 25, 2025.