12/07/23 (Agence Europe) – On Wednesday 12 July, the European Commission awarded mobility grants to 1,802 artists and cultural professionals under the ‘Culture moves Europe’ scheme. Winners living in one of the 40 countries associated with the Creative Europe programme will have their travel and accommodation expenses reimbursed, as well as individual supplements to explore the cultural heritage and artistic scene of another Creative Europe country. “I am particularly delighted that more than 130 Ukrainian artists have been selected” said Commission Vice-President Margarítis Schinás, calling for the shaping of “a Europe where art and culture defy war”. With a budget of €21 million, ‘Culture moves Europe’ will distribute 7,000 grants between 2022 and 2025. The next call for applications will take place in October 2023. (HS)