Who and what does the grant cover

  • Art museums outside Denmark may apply for acquisition of works by Danish artists
  • Danish art museums may apply for acquisition of works by Danish and international artists

Note

  • No funding is provided for transport, insurance, framing, or conservation.
  • It is possible to apply for funding for the acquisition of more than one work within a single application. However, it should be noted that the fund is primarily intended for the acquisition of individual works. If the applicant chooses to apply for multiple works in one application, the maximum length remains 10 pages.
  • Applicants should therefore consider whether it is possible to prepare a strong and coherent application that meets the criteria and covers all works within the permitted 10 pages. If it is assessed that 10 pages do not provide sufficient space for a comprehensive account, it is recommended to distribute the works across multiple application rounds.

Application deadline

There are 5 deadlines in 2026: 
5 January, 9 March, 4 May, 10 August, 12 October
See more on deadlines and response times here

For applications regarding acquisition of works at auction, see: 
Support for the acquisition of artworks at auctions.

Application process

  1. Submit the application through the foundation’s online application system.
  2. The Board assesses the application which is then either approved (yielding partial or full support) or rejected.
  3. Notification on the result is given through the online application system.

Criteria

The work/s applied for must be significant and contribute significantly and relevantly to the museum’s collection.

Focus Areas

The foundation's philanthropy strategy has the following focus areas:

  • Diversity: The foundation focuses on broad representation within the art world.
  • Dissemination (Communication/Outreach): The foundation focuses on making art accessible and engaging to as many people as possible.
  • Internationalisation: The foundation focuses on ensuring that the Danish art scene is part of the international art environment.
  • Emerging Talent:The foundation focuses on creating opportunities and supporting the next generation in the art world.

The application must include

Applications that do not meet the requirements below will not be considered.

  • A single PDF file of max. 10 pages, regardless of number of works
    All application material must be compiled and submitted as one single PDF file of no more than 10 pages.*

The (max.) 10 pages must include:

  • Work information: Artist, title, year, materials, dimensions, edition.
  • Photo/photos of the artwork. The image material must have a scope, size, and resolution that clearly illustrate the artwork. Include multiple angles if relevant, as well as detail shots where they contribute to understanding the work.
  • Museum's number of annual visitors
  • Statement on how the acquisition contributes to the museum’s collection and acquisition policy. Max. 1 page.
  • Statement on the work’s place and significance within the artist’s practice and production. Max. 1 page.
  • Offer from the seller – gallery, artist, or others.
  • If art work is by deceased artist: Documentation of provenance.
  • If applying for several works: A prioritized list.
  • If the artwork is sold by a private individual: An independent, expert pricing of the artwork.
  • If the artwork is sold directly by the artist at a price above DKK 500,000: An independent, expert pricing of the artwork.
  • CV for living artist(s) of max. one page. A CV is not required for deceased artists.
  • Financing plan. The financing plan must show how funds for the acquisition will be secured. Include the New Carlsberg Foundation as well as self-financing and any other named foundations that have been or will be approached.

*If the applicant chooses to apply for multiple works in one application, the maximum length remains 10 pages. Applicants should therefore consider whether it is possible to prepare a strong and coherent application that meets the criteria and covers all works within the permitted 10 pages. If it is assessed that 10 pages do not provide sufficient space for a comprehensive account, it is recommended to distribute the works across multiple application rounds.

Reporting

The Foundation will request the successful applicant to submit a photo of the work, master data and information on the final purchase price after the acquisition has been made.

Further inquiries, please contact:

Application consultant, Ane Bülow, anb@ncf.dk, (+45) 31 24 61 65
Application consultant, Klara Pagh, kpt@ncf.dk, (+45) 61 69 21 12

APPLY HERE
Application category: Art for museums – support for art acquisitions