A country full of art 

Our goal is to see a country where art is alive and present everywhere. In towns and cities, museums, buildings and landscapes. Filling a country with art means making room for creativity, reflection and new ideas.  

Art nourishes our inner life. It gives us a voice and an outlook – also towards other countries and cultures that might expand our understanding of the world that we all share. 

Art is for everyone. Art is not a luxury but a necessity. We believe in the potential and significance of art for society and for our shared culture. 

Art challenges familiar assumptions, sparks conversations and helps us understand ourselves and each other better. Since 1902, it has therefore been the mission of the New Carlsberg Foundation to bring the best works of art to the widest possible audience.

Art for museums 

Art plays a significant role for our critical and nuanced engagement with the world. Therefore, art should be present where it is accessible to everyone. Museums, art centres and exhibition venues have a key role to play in this regard and can therefore apply for financial support for acquisitions and exhibitions. 

We support 
•    Acquisitions of works of art for collections in Danish art museums 
•    Acquisitions of art by Danish artists for collections in recognized art museums abroad
•    Exhibitions at Danish museums, art centres and exhibition venues 
•    Exhibitions of art by Danish artists at art institutions abroad
 

Read more about our funding area Art for Museums.

Public art projects

One of the foundation’s key goals is making art and art experiences accessible in the spaces and surroundings we share on a daily basis: buildings, urban spaces and landscapes. Therefore, we welcome applications from municipalities and institutions with open public access for donations of art projects and works of art in settings where many people will be able to access and enjoy the art. 

We support 
•    Site-specific art projects and works of art in urban spaces and in institutions with free and open public access 
•    Site-specific art projects in the form of landscape architecture and garden design

Read more about the funding area Public Art Projects.
 

Art research

Art research contributes to core focus areas in art museums and universities and helps develop new insights into art. Therefore, the foundation supports academic and knowledge environments in Danish institutions by providing grants to research projects, publications, research trips and the study of historical sources. 

We support 
•    PhD and postdoc projects in the field of art research 
•    Individual research projects 
•    Publications
•    Study and research trips  
•    Primary sources on Danish art history  

Read more about the funding area Art Research. 

Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek

The Glyptotek is an independent institution, which receives funding from the Danish Agency for Culture and Palaces and the New Carlsberg Foundation. 

The New Carlsberg Foundation’s charter includes a specific obligation to the Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek. Therefore, the foundation is represented on the museum’s board and provides the museum with an annual block grant. 

We support 
•    New acquisitions and collection care  
•    Exhibitions of items from the collection and special exhibitions
•    Art research 
•    Publications and communication  
•    Operation and general maintenance of the museum
 

Focus areas 

Diversity: The foundation aims for broad representation in the art world. 

Communication: The foundation aims to make art accessible and relevant to the widest possible audience. 

Internationalization. The foundation aims to make the Danish art scene a part of the international art environment. 

Emerging Talent: The foundation aims to promote commissions and opportunities for the upcoming generation in the art world.