Shared Ecologies Confluence Grant: First Edition

Shared Ecologies invites visual art practitioners working across all mediums and addressing the intersection of art and ecology to apply for the inaugural Confluence Grant. The grants will support multiple artistic projects that need to be completed or can be significantly advanced. The projects need to be mid- to late-stage in their current development and require specific further development or completion.

The Grant will support conceptual, experimental, research-based, or community-focused visual art approaches that engage with ecology as an expanded sphere.

This edition of the Shared Ecologies Confluence Grant will be jury-driven and will support multiple projects, each up to a maximum amount of INR 2 lakhs. Applications are expected to be well-formed in their proposed activities and budgetary requirements, with outcomes that are completed within one year of receiving the grant. Individuals and collectives are eligible to apply, and only one application per person/s may be submitted.

Eligibility Criteria

• For individuals and collectives
• All applicants must be above 18 years of age
• Must be an Indian citizen

Grant Amount
Maximum INR 2 lakhs for a single project, whether individual or collective

Application requirements

• Artist Statement (500 words)
• Portfolio
• Proposal (1000 words) – including documentation (in progress photos, videos, notes, etc. to substantiate the project) of progress so far
• Budget (up to INR 2 lakhs)
• Timeline for completion of project (up to 1 year)

Application Deadline: October 5, 2025

To submit your application, click here, and for more information, please visit the website linked below