ART4MENTAL, a Creative Europe-funded initiative exploring how immersive art and Virtual Reality can support mental well-being across Europe and Ukraine, is looking for 20 artists from Ukraine, Czech Republic, Estonia, Sweden and Austria who are curious about what happens when creativity meets mental health, technology and real human need.
The works will be used in real therapy sessions with patients and community groups across partner countries.
The project is seeking to support 20 artists (10+ from Ukraine and at least 1 from each EU partner country) who:
- Are curious about the intersection of art, technology and healing;
- Want to transform their practice into evidence-based therapeutic tools;
- Are open to collaboration with mental health professionals and social care specialists to effectively deliver immersive art-therapy practices;
- Believe that art can be transformative for individuals and communities.
What selected artists receive:
- A sub-grant of up to 5,000 EUR for each artist
- Professional training in VR and immersive technologies
- A residency programme in the Carpathian mountains, Ukraine
- Mentorship from experts in art, mental health and immersive tech
- Participation in an international exhibition in Poland
- The chance to see their work used in real therapy sessions across Europe and Ukraine
