CultureAndHealth platform fund for the Maltese islands

The CultureAndHealth platform fund for the Maltese islands is part of a four-year international initiative aimed at supporting emerging European artists working at the intersection of Culture, Health, Care, and the Social Sectors. The CultureAndHealth platform is co-funded by the European Union, Culture Action Europe and 14 European partner organisations, including ARC Research and Consultancy as the Maltese partner for the platform. 

As part of the local platform initiatives, ARC Research and Consultancy in collaboration with Arts Council Malta are issuing a fund targeting emerging Maltese and Malta-based artists and creative professionals in the intersectoral field of Culture, Health and Care. This scheme recognises the potential of the intersection between Culture, Health and Care to support holistic well-being, disease prevention and care processes, as well as stronger and healthier communities.

The scheme, is divided into two strands:

Strand 1– International learning mobility

This strand supports the engagement in international shadowing/mentoring opportunities to support development and exchange of knowledge for emerging artists in this area. It will enable individuals to express their interest in, and receive support for international learning mobility, within the Creative Europe countries with an established entity or individual(s) specialising in Culture and Health practices, projects and programmes.

The maximum eligible amount per project is EUR3,000.

Strand 2 – Project Implementation

This strand supports projects, led by emerging artists in this field, promoting the improvement of the quality of life and cultural access in healthcare or social care settings. This strand will support projects and/or programmes which bring together professionals and organisations across the arts, health and social sectors that aim at supporting creative projects designed to deliver health and well-being benefits. Projects could include:

• Participatory art programmes for people experiencing physical and mental illnesses,as well as projects that focus on prevention, in diverse settings.
• Arts in healthcare environments, including projects designed to enhance healthcare environments and support the well-being of staff and patients
• Productions in healthcare settings: which could include performances, installations, exhibitions that support general well-being and highlight health-related issues
• Artists residencies in healthcare or social care settings
• Practice-based research activity 

The projects shall look into integrating new artistic practices – or strengthening existing programmes –  within local communities and established structures, to foster long-term connections and sustainability. They shall also look at developing the work of the emerging artists involved.

The maximum eligible amount per project is EUR9,000.