Cultural Horizons Application 2026

Application period: March 27, 2026, to May 3, 2026
Feedback on applications: Week of May 11, 2026

Mentorship Course: June 1, 2026, to July 17, 2026
Feedback on successful completion of the mentorship course: August 2026

Mentorship phase: January to August 2027

Overview

Cultural Horizons strengthens the cultural sector in Ukraine by promoting joint EU-Ukrainian cultural initiatives and expanding access for Ukrainians affected by the war to cultural and artistic networks in Europe. 

Cultural Horizons mentors are cultural professionals from Europe and Ukraine, who will support the selected grantees through targeted peer-to-peer mentorship during the project implementation phases. Anyone with valuable experience and connections in the cultural sector in Europe is encouraged to apply to become a member and support Ukrainian artists and cultural practitioners through the Cultural Horizons program.

To best equip future Cultural Horizons mentors, a tailored online educational course will be provided to all selected participants, focusing on instruments for effective mentorship, knowledge exchange and networking. Upon successful completion of the educational course participants will become part of the Cultural Horizon’s network of mentors.

Cultural Horizons is designed and implemented by the Ukrainian Cultural Foundation and Cultural Vistas and funded by the Creative Europe Program of the European Union.

Eligibility
- Applicants must be of legal age
- Individuals must be residents of the European Union or Ukraine 
- Proven professional expertise in designing and implementing cultural and/or artists projects
- Adherence to the principles of inclusivity, gender equality, and diversity
- Intercultural awareness and openness
- Full professional working proficiency in English
Application Instructions
Required Documents:
- Resume/CV
*Please find further details on the required documents in the application form below.

Contact
Please contact culturalhorizons@culturalvistas.eu for any inquiries regarding the program.

Steps for Submission:
- Complete this form in its entirety, including upload of required documents.
- Click the "Submit" button for final submission of your application.
- You will be re-directed to a "Thank You" page and receive an email confirmation of submission to the email address included in your application. IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE THIS EMAIL, YOUR APPLICATION SUBMISSION WAS NOT RECEIVED.
Incomplete applications will not be processed.

The provision of all services, benefits, and programs of Cultural Vistas shall be made without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, age, religion, gender, disability, marital status, partnership status, sexual orientation, alienage, or citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
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Personal and Biographical Information
Full Name*

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Title
Ex: Dr., Professor etc.
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Date of Birth*

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Country of Birth*
Country of Residency*
In which country(ies) do you have citizenship?*
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Contact Information
Email*
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Phone Number*

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Current Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip CodeCountry
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Home Address (if different from current address)

Street Address

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Professional Experience
Current or Most Relevant Employer Name*
Position Title *
City/ Town*
Country*
Please list any additional information about activities, organizations, or jobs you would like to share that is not evident from your CV.
Language Skills
Native Language *
Other Spoken Languages *
International Experience
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Please elaborate on where you worked and for how long. *
Essay Questions and Motivation
In 300 words or less, please describe your motivation for applying as a mentor for the Cultural Horizons program. *
In 300 words or less, please describe your most relevant experiences and skills that you would like to apply as a Cultural Horizons mentor. *
Mentor Details
Budget & FinancesProgram ManagementArts & Culture ManagementIntercultural CommunicationCoachingInternational MobilityOther
Please specify the cultural areas and artistic disciplines you have worked in so far.*
Please specify the geographic areas where you have gained experience. *
Please list any additional areas in which you are qualified to serve as a mentor that are not already included above.*
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Required Documents
Resume/CV (Please upload your Resume/CV, that includes your education, and professional experience (max 3 pages) in PDF format):*

Including current and past relevant employment, dates and locations, and any publications about your work, list of solo or group exhibitions you were a part of, etc.
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Optional Documents
Any relevant certificates you would like to share.

For example, references, media coverage, etc.
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Maximum of three relevant open links to directly show your previous work. That could be your website, your Social Media accounts, press coverage, or a video.
Program Information
How did you find out about Cultural Horizons?
Applicant Terms & Conditions

Read and check each statement below to indicate agreement:

Overview

Eligibility

Application Instructions

Personal and Biographical Information

Contact Information

Professional Experience

Language Skills

International Experience

Essay Questions and Motivation

Mentor Details

Required Documents

Optional Documents

Program Information

Applicant Terms & Conditions