A New Opportunity for Latvian Artists – Applications for the Vija Celmins Foundation Grant Open on 1 June

From 1 June to 31 July 2025, professional visual artists in Latvia are invited to apply for the Vija Celmins Foundation Grant – one of the most substantial individual support initiatives in contemporary Latvian art. 

The $30,000 USD grant will be awarded to a single artist or artist collective who has demonstrated excellence and consistency in their creative practice. The aim is to provide artists with the freedom to fully dedicate themselves to artistic growth, outside the constraints of daily economic pressures. 

This initiative is the result of a collaboration between the Vija Celmins Foundation, the Latvian National Museum of Art (LNMM), and Vija Celmins – the internationally acclaimed American artist born in Latvia. 

“Talents must be trusted and given the freedom to create, so that something truly unique can emerge in art,”
emphasizes jury member and art historian Dr. Elita Ansone, highlighting the importance of this support. 

The grant will be awarded annually for a period of ten years, from 2025 to 2034, supporting sustainable art patronage in Latvia. 

The recipient will be selected by the Vija Celmins Foundation based on nominations put forward by a professional jury.
All application details are available on the Latvian National Museum of Art website: www.lnmm.lv 

Ellex Kļaviņš proudly continues its cultural patronage tradition by supporting this important initiative, advancing the development of contemporary Latvian art in collaboration with LNMM since 2017. 

Applications should be submitted to:
Application period: 1 June – 31 July 2025
The selected recipient will be announced in October.