Programmes

The Prince Claus Fund supports artists, cultural organisations and critical thinkers in spaces where freedom of expression is restricted by conflict, poverty, repression, marginalisation or taboos. Since 1996, the Fund has supported more than 2500 cultural initiatives, granted Prince Claus Awards to 184 outstanding cultural achievers and provided first aid to cultural heritage in over 160 emergency situations.

Maung Thura (Zarganar)

On 27 March HE Ambassador Joan Boer presented the 2012 Prince Claus Award to Zarganar during a historic Anyeint performance by Zarganar in the People's Square in Yangon. The exciting theatrical performance lasted 5 and a half jours and was attended by an estimated 5000 people. It was the biggest public performance ever to take place in Burma

Yoani Sánchez

"Every attempt to intimidate me, makes me braver"

Habiba Djahnine

"One can use the camera as a microscope or as a machine gun. Habiba Djahnine’s work is both political and poetic. Her work reveals hidden narratives and tell us stories with voiceless commentary."

TEFAF 2013

The Prince Claus Fund and TEFAF display their collaboration to save culture at risk at the European Fine Art Fair TEFAF. TEFAF has supported the Cultural Emergency Response Programme of the Prince Claus Fund since 2008

KIAF 2012

Organised by the Siddhartha Arts Foundation along with Prince Claus Fund’s collaboration, KIAF 2012 exhibited 101 artists from 31 different countries in 16 venues in Kathmandu, Nepal

Tiny Toones

Tiny Toones uses break-dancing and hip-hop culture to reach vulnerable young and children in Phnom Penh, Cambodia

PUNCTUM Magazine

PUNCTUM Magazine showcases contemporary photography from a pan Asian point of view

Manuscripts Timbuktu

For months, Malians from all layers of society have collaborated to evacuate centuries-old manuscripts from Timbuktu, supported by the Prince Claus Fund

'Liquid Land'

On 8 February 2013 'Liquid Land', the latest book by photographer and 2011 Prince Claus Laureate Rena Effendi (Baku, 1977) was launched at Foam Café Amsterdam

2012 Awards

On 12 December 2012, Eloísa Cartonera was presented with the Principal Prince Claus Award. Photographs of the Awards Ceremony are available here

Prince Claus Awards

The Prince Claus Awards honour outstanding achievements in the field of culture and development. The awards are presented annually to eleven individuals or organisations whose cultural actions have a positive impact on the development of their societies.

cultural emergency response

The Cultural Emergency Response (CER) programme provides first arid to cultural heritage damaged man-made disaster, natural disaster or conflict. By taking immediate action, CER aims to prevent further damage and implement basic repairs. CER believes that rescuing cultural heritage helps affected communities reaffirm their sense of identity, community and human dignity.

Grants & collaborations

The Grants & Collaborations programme supports innovative, high quality cultural activities in spaces where resources and opportunities for cultural expression, creative production and research are limited.