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The dancer Liv Aira and jojk artist Elin Teilus. Photo: Jo Kemp.The dancer Liv Aira and jojk artist Elin Teilus. Photo: Jo Kemp.The dancer Liv Aira and jojk artist Elin Teilus. Photo: Jo Kemp.

Supporting arts, culture and international exchange

The dancer Liv Aira and jojk artist Elin Teilus. Photo: Jo Kemp.
Foto på kollage av bokomslag.

1,9 Million SEK for Translation of Swedish Literature

The second round in 2021 for Nordic and Non-Nordic translation grants has closed with an outcome of 1,9 Million SEK awarded to 105 different book projects. 141 applications were submitted all in all, which corresponds to the level before the pandemic started.

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World Summit on Arts and Culture 2022

In 2022 we are hosting the 9th World Summit on Arts and Culture together with the International Federation of Arts Councils and Culture Agencies (IFACCA). The summit will bring together leading policymakers, researchers, and practitioners from the arts and culture sectors to discuss how to safeguard artistic freedom.

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Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award ceremony 2021
Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award ceremony 2021

Always time to celebrate Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award

On May 31 we celebrated the 2020 and 2021 laureates! Jean-Claude Mourlevat and Baek Heena accepted the Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award at a digital ceremony. You can watch the broadcast on demand.

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New programme to strengthen artistic freedom.
New programme to strengthen artistic freedom.

Programme for artistic freedom

The Swedish Arts Council has launched a new programme to strengthen artistic freedom globally during a three-year period (2021-2023). The programme is realised through financial support from Sida, the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency, and aims to improve conditions for artists to create, display and distribute their work without being exposed to threats or harassments.

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Foto på kollage av bokomslag.

1,9 Million SEK for Translation of Swedish Literature

The second round in 2021 for Nordic and Non-Nordic translation grants has closed with an outcome of 1,9 Million SEK awarded to 105 different book projects. 141 applications were submitted all in all, which corresponds to the level before the pandemic started.

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Image -wsac_2022_insignia_B_horizontal.jpg

World Summit on Arts and Culture 2022

In 2022 we are hosting the 9th World Summit on Arts and Culture together with the International Federation of Arts Councils and Culture Agencies (IFACCA). The summit will bring together leading policymakers, researchers, and practitioners from the arts and culture sectors to discuss how to safeguard artistic freedom.

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Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award ceremony 2021
Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award ceremony 2021

Always time to celebrate Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award

On May 31 we celebrated the 2020 and 2021 laureates! Jean-Claude Mourlevat and Baek Heena accepted the Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award at a digital ceremony. You can watch the broadcast on demand.

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New programme to strengthen artistic freedom.
New programme to strengthen artistic freedom.

Programme for artistic freedom

The Swedish Arts Council has launched a new programme to strengthen artistic freedom globally during a three-year period (2021-2023). The programme is realised through financial support from Sida, the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency, and aims to improve conditions for artists to create, display and distribute their work without being exposed to threats or harassments.

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Current grants

Literature and translation

Grants for translation of Swedish literature and drama to other Nordic languages

The objective of this grant is to increase publishing of quality literature in other Nordic languages. Since the grant is established in the national literature centres and their national and international networks, it can contribute to a wider discussion on translated literature.

11
days left
Last application date 28 Sep 2021
Literature and translation

Translation of Swedish drama for stage performance

This grant aims to make it possible for more Swedish theatre plays in translation to be performed on stage abroad.

11
days left
Last application date 28 Sep 2021
Literature and translation

Grants for translation of Swedish literature and drama (Non-Nordic languages)

This grant aims to promote translation of Swedish literature into other, non-Nordic, languages.

11
days left
Last application date 28 Sep 2021
Literature and translation

Grants for translation of Swedish literature and drama to other Nordic languages

The objective of this grant is to increase publishing of quality literature in other Nordic languages. Since the grant is established in the national literature centres and their national and international networks, it can contribute to a wider discussion on translated literature.

11
days left
Last application date 28 Sep 2021
Literature and translation

Translation of Swedish drama for stage performance

This grant aims to make it possible for more Swedish theatre plays in translation to be performed on stage abroad.

11
days left
Last application date 28 Sep 2021
Literature and translation

Grants for translation of Swedish literature and drama (Non-Nordic languages)

This grant aims to promote translation of Swedish literature into other, non-Nordic, languages.

11
days left
Last application date 28 Sep 2021
See our other grants

Swedish Literature Exchange

Creative Europe Desk Sweden

Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award
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