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On the Move's resource library collects reports, guides, videos and publications from its own research and from the wider cultural mobility sector, and it includes a separate French-language collection. Use it when you need background before applying for funding or a residency — for example, to understand visa, social security or taxation issues, or to read up on policy positions in international cultural relations. The site describes the library as searchable, so you can look for material by topic rather than browsing everything.

What the resource library contains

The site groups its non-funding, non-call material under Resources, described as reports, guides, videos and publications from On the Move's own research and the wider mobility sector. In practice that means two kinds of material:

• On the Move's own output — research reports, guides and articles produced by the organisation.
• Sector material — publications, reports and videos from other actors in cultural mobility, gathered in one place.

The Articles & media section carries On the Move's perspectives and recommendations. One example listed on the site is Reshaping EU International Cultural Relations, which sets out the organisation's view and recommendations on international cultural relations in the EU. Material like this is useful when you want the sector's policy argument rather than practical how-to guidance.

Guides aimed at specific funding questions

The resource area overlaps with the site's funding guides, which are worth knowing about because they are publications in their own right:

• Country and regional funding guides covering permanent grant schemes, for finding mobility funding.
• A French-language guide on international mobility funding for artists and cultural professionals, with a focus on France's overseas territories (territoires ultramarins français), published in October 2026 with support from the French Ministry of Culture. The site notes this is the guide's second edition.

If your question is "who funds mobility from my country," start with the funding guides; if it is "how does the sector think about mobility," start with the reports and articles.

French-language resources

The site explicitly flags a French-language collection: Vous cherchez des ressources en français ? Voir toutes les ressources en français. If you work in French, check that collection first rather than searching the English library — it gathers the French material in one view, including the overseas-territories funding guide above.

How to use the library in practice

1. Define your question. Separate practical questions (visa rules, social security, tax) from research questions (sector trends, policy positions).
2. For practical questions, check the Mobility Information Points first. The site describes these as free advice on visa regulations, social security, taxation and other subjects in the MIP countries — a person-to-person route that complements written guides.
3. For research and preparation, search Resources. Look for reports and guides on your region, artform or mobility topic, and check the Articles & media section for On the Move's own positions.
4. Check the language. If French is your working language, go straight to the French collection.
5. Verify currency. Publication dates vary widely — the site lists items from 2022 alongside 2026 material — so check the date before relying on rules or figures.

What the resources are not

The library is a reference and research collection, not a funding application channel. Calls and grants sit in the separate Open calls section, which lists opportunities with at least some travel costs covered and shows deadlines. If you are looking for money rather than background reading, go there instead. The site also runs a monthly newsletter covering calls for residencies, grants and collaborations, which is the simplest way to hear about new material and opportunities together.

A realistic example

Suppose you are a curator in France planning a first residency abroad and want to understand both the money and the paperwork. You would use the French-language funding guide to identify grant schemes, search Resources for reports on mobility conditions in your destination country, and — for visa or tax questions — contact the relevant Mobility Information Point for free advice. The articles section would tell you how the sector frames international cultural relations, which helps when writing the rationale for an application. Each step uses a different part of the site, which is why it helps to know what sits where before you start.

On the Move's Open calls section lists supported opportunities to work internationally, and the site states that these always cover at least some of the costs of travel. Each listing shows the opportunity type (such as residencies or presenting work), the format (in-person or hybrid), a deadline or several deadlines, and an artform tag. You can browse the full set through the "See all" and "More open calls" links on the Open calls section.

What each listing tells you

The open calls are presented as short cards. From the examples on the page, a card typically includes:

• Title and host – e.g. "Culture Moves Europe: Call for Individual Mobility 2026–2027" or "CircusDanceFestival 2027 360° Shorts (Germany)."
• Opportunity type – labels such as Residencies or Presenting Work.
• Format – In-person or Hybrid.
• Deadline(s) – often more than one, since some programmes run several rounds. Culture Moves Europe, for instance, lists deadlines of 31 Oct 2026, 30 Nov 2026, 31 Jan 2027, 28 Feb 2027, 31 Mar 2027 and 30 Apr 2027.
• Artform tag – used for filtering (see below).

The travel-cost condition is the defining feature of this section: the site describes open calls as "supported opportunities to work internationally – always with at least some of the costs of travel covered." Treat that as the baseline promise of the listing, and check the individual call for what else is funded.

Examples of formats and artforms

The current listings show the range of what appears:

The artform filters listed are: All artforms, Visual arts, Performing arts, Music & sound, Literature, Digital & new media, Architecture, and Cultural heritage.

How to browse and shortlist

1. Open the Open calls section and scan the cards for type and format first — a hybrid research residency and an in-person presenting opportunity suit very different plans.
2. Use the artform filters to narrow the list to your discipline, starting from "All artforms" if you work across fields.
3. Note every deadline on a card, not just the first one; multi-round calls like Culture Moves Europe give you later windows if the earliest date is too soon.
4. Select "More open calls" (or "See all") to view the complete list beyond the featured items.
5. Before applying, open the individual call to confirm eligibility, what costs are covered beyond travel, and where and how to submit.

Practical points to keep in mind

• Deadlines are the main sorting tool. With dates clustered in late October and November 2026, you may need to choose between overlapping applications rather than pursue all of them.
• "Some travel costs covered" is a floor, not a full package. The site's wording sets the minimum; the specific call determines fees, accommodation or other support.
• Format affects logistics. Hybrid opportunities may reduce travel needs, while in-person residencies in another country raise visa and scheduling questions — areas where On the Move's separate Mobility Information Points service offers free advice.
• The list changes. New calls are added over time, and the newsletter (sent once a month) features calls for residencies, grants and collaborations, which is a low-effort way to keep the list current.

On the Move's Mobility Information Points (MIPs) give free advice on the practical, non-funding side of working abroad: visa regulations, social security, taxation and related subjects, available in the countries that host an MIP. The service is aimed at artists and cultural professionals planning international work, and it is separate from On the Move's funding guides and open-call listings — MIPs answer "how do I legally and administratively make this move work," not "who will pay for it."

What the MIP service covers

According to On the Move, the Mobility Information Points provide free advice on:

• Visa regulations — entry and stay requirements for the country in question
• Social security — how social insurance and contributions are affected by working abroad
• Taxation — tax questions tied to international mobility
• Other related subjects — the site describes this as an open-ended set of practical mobility topics rather than a fixed list

The advice is free, and it is delivered within the MIP countries — the site refers to "the MIP countries" as the places where this service operates. The available page material does not list which countries currently have an MIP, so check the Mobility Information Points section of the site for the current country list before assuming your destination is covered.

How MIPs differ from On the Move's other services

On the Move bundles several distinct resources, and it helps to know which one answers your question:

In short: use the funding guides and open calls to find money and opportunities, and use an MIP when the obstacle is administrative — a visa question, a social security question, or a tax question.

When to use an MIP and what to prepare

The MIP service fits situations such as: you have a residency or performance confirmed abroad and need to understand your visa route; you are unsure how a short contract abroad affects your social security position; or you need orientation on tax obligations before accepting international work.

Before contacting an MIP, gather the basics of your case — destination country, purpose and length of stay, your nationality and country of residence, and the nature of the engagement (paid, unpaid, residency, tour). The site does not describe a specific intake form or response time, so use the contact route given in the Mobility Information Points section and state these facts clearly in your first message.

Practical limits to keep in mind

• Country coverage is limited to MIP countries. If your destination is not covered, the MIP route may not apply; the funding guides and resources sections remain available regardless.
• Advice, not representation. The service is described as advice on regulations and related subjects; it is not a substitute for a licensed immigration lawyer or tax adviser in your specific case.
• Not a funding source. If your actual need is money for travel or a project, go to the funding guides or open calls instead — the MIP service does not provide grants.
• Check currency of information. Rules on visas, social security and taxation change; confirm details with the MIP and the relevant national authority before acting.

The fastest way to decide whether this service is right for you: if your question starts with "am I allowed to," "how do I register," or "what do I owe," an MIP is the relevant On the Move resource; if it starts with "who will fund," use the funding guides and open calls.

On the Move is a resource platform for artists and cultural workers who want to work internationally. It gathers mobility funding guides, open calls for residencies and other supported opportunities, free advice points on practical questions like visas and taxation, and research publications. It is relevant if you are an artist or culture professional across any artform looking for funding, opportunities, or practical guidance for working abroad. Browsing the site requires no stated payment; the only subscription mentioned is an optional monthly newsletter.

What the platform actually offers

The site is organized around a few core services, each aimed at a different stage of planning international work.

Funding guides

Country and regional guides covering permanent grant schemes for mobility funding. This is the place to start if you know where you want to go but not how to pay for it. The guides focus on permanent schemes rather than one-off calls.

Open calls

A listing of supported opportunities to work internationally, with the stated condition that at least some travel costs are covered. Examples visible on the site include:

Calls can be filtered by artform, including visual arts, performing arts, music and sound, literature, digital and new media, architecture, and cultural heritage.

Mobility Information Points (MIPs)

Free advice on visa regulations, social security, taxation, and related subjects, available in MIP countries. This is the practical layer that sits between "I found funding" and "I can actually go" — the administrative questions that are easy to underestimate.

Resources

Reports, guides, videos, and publications from On the Move's own research and the wider mobility sector. A French-language section is also available for those who need resources in French.

Who it is for

The audience is artists and culture professionals of all artforms pursuing international work. That includes individual artists seeking residencies or grants, and cultural workers who organize or support international mobility. The common thread is a need to move across borders for creative or professional work and a need for structured information on how to do it.

How to use it

1. Clarify your goal. If you need money, go to the funding guides. If you need an opportunity with a deadline, go to open calls. If you have a concrete practical question (visa, tax, social security), go to the Mobility Information Points.
2. Filter by artform and format. Open calls are tagged by discipline and by in-person or hybrid format, so you can narrow to what fits your practice and travel capacity.
3. Check deadlines carefully. Several calls list multiple deadlines, which usually means recurring selection rounds — plan around the one that gives you enough preparation time.
4. Use the resources section for context. Reports and guides can help you understand the wider mobility landscape before committing to an application.
5. Optionally subscribe. The newsletter is sent once a month and features calls for residencies, grants, collaborations, and more — useful if you want opportunities pushed to you rather than checking back.

What to keep in mind

• The site is a signposting and information platform, not a funder. Applications go to the organizations running each call, not to On the Move.
• The open calls listed are described as covering at least some travel costs, but the specific terms of each opportunity are set by its organizer.
• Deadlines shown are those published on the site; verify them on the original call page before applying, since dates can change.
• The site also runs a Cultural Mobility Forum (the 2027 edition is announced for Casablanca, Morocco, on 30 April 2027) and publishes its own articles and recommendations, which can be useful background if you work in cultural policy or programming.

If you are planning international work and need either funding routes or concrete opportunities with travel support, On the Move is a reasonable first stop. If you need a grant decision or legal advice on your specific situation, use its guides and information points to find the right authority rather than expecting a direct answer from the platform.

On the Move is a free information platform for artists and cultural workers who want to work internationally. To find funding, start with its country and regional funding guides, which cover permanent grant schemes, then check the open calls section for supported opportunities where at least some travel costs are covered. If you need advice on visas, social security, or taxation, look for a Mobility Information Point in a participating country.

What On the Move offers

The site is run as a resource hub rather than a grantmaker. It does not award funding itself; it helps you locate schemes and opportunities run by others. Its main sections are:

The site also publishes news, articles, and a monthly newsletter featuring calls for residencies, grants, and collaborations.

Step 1: Search the funding guides by destination

Funding guides are organised by country and region and focus on permanent grant schemes — recurring programmes rather than one-off calls. This is the right starting point if you are planning a project months ahead and want to know which public or institutional funders regularly support outbound mobility from your country or into a destination region.

A practical approach:

1. Identify your destination country or region.
2. Open the matching guide and note schemes that fit your discipline and career stage.
3. Check each scheme's own page for eligibility and deadlines, since the guide summarises rather than administers them.

On the Move also publishes thematic guides, such as a French-language guide on international mobility funding focused on French overseas territories, published with the support of the French Ministry of Culture. If you work in French, a dedicated French-language resources section is available.

Step 2: Check open calls for deadline-driven opportunities

Open calls differ from the general funding guides in two ways: they are time-limited, and they are described as always covering at least some of the costs of travel. That makes them the better entry point if you need a specific opportunity now rather than a recurring scheme.

Listings on the site include the opportunity type, format (in-person or hybrid), location, and deadline. Examples from the site's current listings include:

• Culture Moves Europe: Call for Individual Mobility 2026–2027 — residencies with multiple deadlines across late 2026 and 2027.
• CircusDanceFestival 2027 360° Shorts (Germany) — presenting work, with deadlines in October and November 2026.
• After the Single Use: Research Residencies 2027 — hybrid residencies, deadline 23 October 2026.
• Sanford Underground Research Facility: Artist-in-Residence 2027 (USA) — in-person residencies, deadline 1 November 2026.
• Communauté de communes du Clermontois: Artistic and Cultural Education Residencies 2027 (France) — in-person residencies, deadline 25 October 2026.

You can filter calls by artform, including visual arts, performing arts, music and sound, literature, digital and new media, architecture, and cultural heritage.

Step 3: Use Mobility Information Points for the practical side

Funding is only one barrier to working abroad. Mobility Information Points provide free advice on visa regulations, social security, taxation, and other subjects in the countries where they operate. If your funding is secured but you are unsure about permits or tax obligations, this is where to look before committing to travel.

Step 4: Subscribe and search resources

The newsletter is sent once a month and features calls for residencies, grants, and collaborations. Subscribing is the simplest way to avoid missing deadlines without checking the site manually. The resources section adds reports, guides, videos, and publications if you want to understand how mobility funding works across the sector, not just find a single grant.

Common sticking points

• Confusing the platform with a funder. On the Move points you to schemes; applications go to the scheme organisers.
• Relying only on open calls. Calls are seasonal. If nothing fits your discipline right now, the funding guides show recurring schemes you can plan around.
• Skipping the practical checks. A residency offer does not resolve visa or tax questions; use the Mobility Information Points early rather than after accepting.
• Assuming coverage. Open calls guarantee at least some travel costs are covered, but the extent of support varies by opportunity, so read each listing's own terms.

Where to start

If you have a destination and a rough timeline, begin with the funding guide for that country or region. If you need an opportunity with an upcoming deadline, go straight to open calls and filter by artform. In both cases, confirm details on the organiser's own page before applying.