The ArtPower Belarus programme, implemented in partnership by the Belarusian Council for Culture and the Danish Cultural Institute, and funded by the European Union, announces an open call for experts to evaluate project proposals in the field of culture and the arts.
Main Responsibilities of the Experts:
- Evaluation of proposals according to the published criteria;
- Providing well-reasoned and constructive comments;
- Participation in online meetings (if necessary);
- Completion of evaluations within the established deadlines.
Requirements:
- Proven professional experience in a relevant cultural or artistic field;
- Experience with project-based work in the cultural or civil society sectors;
- Ability to conduct analytical evaluations and provide meaningful feedback;
- Proficiency in both Belarusian and English (mandatory!);
- Prior experience in project evaluation within grant programmes.
Your application must include:
- The level of proficiency in Belarusian and English;
- A list of programmes where you previously served as an evaluation expert;
- A clear indication of your fields of professional competence (*see below).
Terms and Conditions:
- Payment: 30-40 euros for evaluating one proposal, depending on the category;
- Start of evaluation: from 22 July 2025 (duration: 2–3 weeks);
- An online briefing session will be organised before the evaluation process begins.
- To maintain the independence and objectivity of the evaluation, the names of the experts are not disclosed;
- The experts are required to maintain the confidentiality of information obtained during the evaluation of the proposals.
To apply, please send the following by 4 July 2025 to info@artpowergrants.org:
- A short motivation letter (max. 1 page);
- A CV (max. 2 pages);
*In this call for proposals, we are accepting applications in the following categories:
Track 1 — Organisational Development
Grants in this track are aimed at strengthening and supporting the growth of cultural organisations. Supported initiatives include improvements to internal operations, development of documents and strategies, enhancement of communications and safety measures, financial management, partnership development, and team building.
Track 2 — Creative Projects
- Performing Arts
Live arts, including theatre, choreography, musical and cross-genre performances, street and circus arts, and choral performance. - Film and Television
Production of documentaries, feature films, animations, television programmes, and series — from script to screen. - Music and Sound Art
Recording music across genres, composing musical works, and creating sound installations. - New Media and Cultural Promotion
Digital platforms, YouTube channels, video production, media projects, podcasts, radio programmes, cultural journalism and promotion, as well as interactive games and new formats for conveying meaning. - Visual Arts and Design
Painting, sculpture, photography, exhibitions, photo books, digital art and design, installations. - Literature and Publishing
Creative writing, editing, translation, book publishing, participation in book fairs and festivals, and literary dissemination. - Heritage and Traditional Culture
Preservation of tangible and intangible heritage: folklore, crafts, culinary traditions, architecture — everything that maintains a living connection with cultural roots. - Cultural Education, Awareness, and Research
Educational initiatives, capacity-building, cultural analysis, archiving, research, museum work, and educational projects for children and youth. - Cultural Event Management
Organisation of festivals, awards, public events, artistic residencies, cultural celebrations, and international initiatives. - Communities and Professional Associations
Creation and operation of communities, professional networks and associations, development of networking, partnership building, exchange of experience, collective representation of interests, and advocacy work.
