As the Foundation celebrates 70 years of grant-making this month, we share highlights and findings from UK grants provided in 2025 - from a regional cultural plan to the government's strategy for engaging the public on climate. gulbenkian.pt/uk-branch/ne...

Highlights from 2025 activities of the UK Branch

As the Foundation celebrates its 70th anniversary, read about activities and grants the UK Branch provided in 2025.

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Congratulations to the recipients of our first Exhibitions Fund! 7 projects featuring artists from Portugal or Portuguese-speaking African countries have been selected. The showcases will take place at non-profit galleries, museums and festivals in all four nations. gulbenkian.pt/uk-branch/ne...

Applications are open for a Civic Tech Exchange Programme that will bring together professionals from the UK and Portugal working at the intersection of democracy, citizenship and technology. Deadline 28 May. Read more and apply: gulbenkian.pt/uk-branch/ne...

Civic tech UK-Portugal exchange programme

Portuguese professionals working to promote citizenship, democratic participation and civic innovation can apply now for the exchange programme

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💫 Join us in Lisbon on 3 June for the European Press Prize 2026 — a full day of conversations, live journalism, bold investigations, and the celebration of Europe’s finest journalism at the @cgf-uk.bsky.social. We can’t wait to welcome you: www.eventbrite.nl/e/european-p...

Our latest newsletter is out. Read about our work to promote international exchange in the arts, civil society and climate sectors: mailchi.mp/gulbenkian/m...

What happens after receiving €1 million in unrestricted funding? This feature in Alliance Magazine shares stories from recipients of the Gulbenkian Prize for Humanity who have gone on to make incredible strides for climate, biodiversity and community action www.alliancemagazine.org/blog/e1-mill...

€1 million of unrestricted funding: Gulbenkian Prize for Humanity winners on what they’ve accomplished - Alliance magazine

The Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation’s annual Prize for Humanity recognises individuals and organisations driving extraordinary climate action. The €1 million award is given to grantees no-strings-attac...

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Final days! Arts organisations in the UK can apply for up to £30K of funding via Gulbenkian Exhibitions Fund. The fund supports contemporary arts showcases by artists from, or living in, Portugal or Portuguese-speaking African countries. Apply by Mon 27 April, 12pm gulbenkian.pt/uk-branch/ou...

Gabriel Abrantes presents his first solo exhibition in the UK at @gasworkslondon.bsky.social. Bardo Loops is a four-film installation in which animated ghosts converse in a dystopian future. Two upcoming curator tours are open to the public. More: gulbenkian.pt/uk-branch/ne...

Gabriel Abrantes presents first solo exhibition in the UK

Bardo Loops will be exhibited at Gasworks in London this Spring, with support from the Gulbenkian Foundation for Abrantes' first solo exhibition.

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Interstitial Cinema: The Films of Artavazd Pelechian screened at @barbican.bsky.social tonight and the Institute of Contemporary Art tomorrow with support from the Foundation. The montage artist is described as "a well-kept secret for cinephiles." opencitylondon.com/2026-festiva...

We were pleased to read ACE's constructive response to the Hodge Review, particularly the recognition of citizen-led culture. "At the heart of all the activity we’re proposing...is a commitment to giving citizens the power to shape what happens in their communities."

Arts Council England@artscouncilengland.bsky.social · 4mo ago

Today we’ve published our Response to the Independent Review of Arts Council England. It sets out the actions we’ll take to address your feedback and the recommendations outlined in the Review. Read our full Response 👇 https://bit.ly/4rZ6Zt0

Congratulations @culturecommons.bsky.social @trevormacf.bsky.social for years of advocacy with Westminster, Mayors, peers and civil society. The achievement shifting this Bill signals recognition that culture is a cornerstone of local governance, strengthens communities and delivers public value.

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Culture has been added to the landmark devolution bill, in a move that has been described as “one of the most significant shifts in cultural policy for a generation”. Read more 👇

* Funding for art exhibitions available - apply by 27 April * Non-profit organisations in the UK can apply for Gulbenkian Exhibitions Fund - supporting showcases of art from Portugal and Lusophone African countries. Grants up to £30K available. Apply now and share: gulbenkian.pt/uk-branch/ap...

"If we are to secure a liveable future, we must invest in building trust-based relationships with communities and empowering citizens to shape the decisions that affect them." Read 6 common principles learnt from funding citizen participation projects: gulbenkian.pt/en/read-watc...

The six principles of quality public participation

The outcomes of the projects supported by the Climate Participation Initiative (2024–2025) highlight the role of public participation in accelerating climate action.

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Filmmaker and artist Gabriel Abrantes presents his first solo exhibition in the UK. Visit 'Bardo Loops' at #Gasworks in South London from 15th April, supported by the Foundation. www.gasworks.org.uk/exhibitions/...

“When women lead, forests are better-protected, community governance is stronger and climate solutions are more ​sustainable” Activist, agronomist and Gulbenkian Prize for Humanity Winner Cécile Ndjebet is one of @reuters.com 12 Trailblazing Women in Climate. www.reuters.com/sustainabili...

Twelve women carrying the flame for climate action despite the headwinds

It’s been a tough year for anyone working on the climate agenda. The Trump Administration’s repeal of the endangerment finding, the legal underpinning of U.S. climate regulation, was a coup de grace, ...

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Arts organisations in the UK can now apply for Gulbenkian Exhibitions Fund! Our new initiative will support showcases of contemporary art from Portugal and Portuguese-speaking African countries. Learn more...

Join an interactive webinar tomorrow from the Alliance of Socially Engaged Arts to: 🔮 learn trends shaping the sector and what will enable organisations to thrive 💭offer feedback on the Alliance's work 10 Feb, 10am CET - register here: www.allianceforsociallyengagedarts.org/alliance-com...

It's time to Champion Socially Engaged Arts in Europe

In this blog, we highlight how socially engaged arts are driving social change across Europe, and how our alliance aims to accelerate and amplify that impact.

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A series of devastating storms have hit Portugal and damaged communities across the country. The Foundation has announced €5m towards emergency support, working with national and local entities in affected areas t.co/waoSp2sg5S

🎙️From 23 February we invite arts organisations to apply for Gulbenkian Exhibitions Fund. The initiative supports contemporary art from Portugal or Portuguese-speaking Africa to be showcased in the UK. Grants of up to £30K will be available for non-profit institutions. gulbenkian.pt/uk-branch/ne...

Funding for arts exhibitions to launch this month

Gulbenkian Exhibitions Fund will open on 23 February for UK arts organisations to feature art from Portugal or Portuguese-speaking countries.

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The Citizens' Cultural Plan is the first of its kind, with recommendations from public spaces to creative education proposed through a citizens assembly. Read about our involvement and next steps to test the ideas with support from @esmeefairbairn.bsky.social gulbenkian.pt/uk-branch/ne...

First citizen-mandated cultural plan

The Citizens’ Cultural Plan for the West of England is the first to be shaped by residents. It was supported by the UK Branch.

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Last chance to nominate! Deadline 30 January, 5PM GMT The Gulbenkian Prize for Humanity awards €1 million to extraordinary climate action for people and the planet. Winners receive global visibility to scale their work and inspire change. Learn what the Jury looks for: gulbenkian.pt/en/the-found...

A region-wide cultural plan, for 1.2 million people, designed by citizens? Meet the #CitizensforCulture Regional Cultural Plan. Congratulations @citizensinpower.bsky.social, @trinitybristol.bsky.social and partners for this ground-breaking project. citizensforculture.info/report/

Citizens Assembly Report - Citizens For Culture

Arrow Copy 3 DOWNLOAD THE CULTURAL PLAN + REPORT An introduction to our Plan: Because the Cultural Plan and Citizens for Culture Report document is 120 pages long, we are excited to be creating an int...

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Nominations for the 2026 Gulbenkian Prize for Humanity close in two weeks! 📣 The €1 million prize recognises extraordinary climate leadership. Do you know a person, organisation or group delivering real climate action for people and the planet? Nominate them today: gulbenkian.pt/en/the-found...

🌊 What does the ocean mean to you? 🌊 How do you feel as a coastal citizen? Are you in or near Plymouth? 'There is No New Water' invites local people to explore civic ocean action through creative workshops. Learn more about Take A Part's project, supported last year by Gulbenkian: lnkd.in/eMcfHHsn

🌍Can you think of a climate pioneer? The €1 million Gulbenkian Prize for Humanity recognises the people behind extraordinary climate achievements. Nominations for the 2026 Prize are open – help the Jury find a winner by sharing the news or nominating. gulbenkian.pt/en/the-found...

Gulbenkian Prize for Humanity

The 1 million euro prize recognises outstanding contributions to climate action and climate solutions that inspire hope and possibility.

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We begin 2026 sharing the UK Branch's new strategy which places international collaboration at its core. We continue to support the arts, climate and civil society sectors, with a focus on UK-Portugal connections. gulbenkian.pt/uk-branch/ne...

New strategy supporting transnational collaboration for stronger arts and civil society ecosystems

The UKB aims to strengthen arts and civil society by supporting transnational exchange between Portugal and the UK.

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Congratulations to @climateoutreach.bsky.social, @ashden-org.bsky.social, the ACE Coalition and all others who helped secure the first UK Government public participation strategy for climate. Here we explain what this means, and why we supported those behind the work: gulbenkian.pt/uk-branch/ne...

UK Government publishes first climate public participation strategy

The UK government has released a long-awaited strategy for how it will involve people and communities in the policies and decisions that will help tackle climate change and nature loss. This is a significant step towards a fair, democratic transition, and is something that partners of the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation have been advocating for years.“Energising […]

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Happening now - tune in to the launch of Diasporan Perspectives, a think tank for Armenian research. Watch a discussion at the UK Branch exploring diasporan topics with speakers including professors @vickenche.bsky.social and Armine Ishkanian. https://loom.ly/SNqTQUc @lseinequalities.bsky.social

Launch of Diasporan Perspectives

Diasporan Perspectives commissions, publishes and disseminates new research in the social sciences focusing on the Armenian Diaspora and Armenia.

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This week the Gulbenkian Foundation launches a new Armenian think tank – Diasporan Perspectives – via a livestreamed event. The think tank will commission and share social science research, and convene Armenian leaders, policy makers and experts. Watch event: gulbenkian.pt/uk-branch/ne...

Launch of Diasporan Perspectives

A new think tank for the Armenian Diaspora launches at the Foundation's UK Branch.

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Nominations for the 2026 Gulbenkian Prize for Humanity are open! The €1 million Prize recognises extraordinary climate leadership and proven achievements that benefit people and the planet. Learn more and nominate: gulbenkian.pt/en/news/nomi...

Nominations open for Gulbenkian Prize for Humanity 2026

The €1 million Gulbenkian Prize for Humanity helps accelerate proven, impactful climate action that benefits people and the planet.

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