To facilitate international cooperation between the Kingdom of the Netherlands and Brazil in the cultural field, the Embassy and the Consulates General of the Netherlands invite cultural institutions, artists, cultural professionals, producers, and collectives to submit proposals aimed at fostering cultural exchange between the two countries.

Looking back, moving forward
The bond between the Netherlands and Brazil is a dynamic, centuries-old friendship that continues to evolve through shared values of curiosity and resilience. On the 2nd of April 1826, Mr. Gerardus Brender à Brandis set foot in Rio de Janeiro as first Dutch diplomatic representative in Brazil. Two years later, in 1828, the Netherlands and Brazil signed their first bilateral friendship treaty. 2026 is the year that we both start our joint celebration of 200 years of bilateral relations and friendship. This friendship has been developed and shaped over two centuries, with beautiful and less beautiful chapters, requiring dedication and hard work to grow closer despite the Atlantic Ocean separating our worlds. This anniversary is an opportunity to look back on our shared journey to find the seeds of our cooperation, but above all, to look ahead to what the next 200 years of friendship will bring us in a future defined by creativity and innovation. 
This open call invites artists and designers to explore the concept of this specific friendship  as a bridge between two worlds.
We seek projects that transcend traditional boundaries, utilising Dutch expertise in design, sustainability, and technology to spark new dialogues within the Brazilian landscape. This is a celebration of what happens when two cultures don't just coexist but create together.

Guidelines and Applications
    •    Guidelines: link
    •    Proposals must be submitted by completing the Project Proposal Form and sent to the email address sao-pcz@minbuza.nl.
    •    The deadline for submission is March 20, 2026.
    •    Proposals submitted after this date will not be considered.