About the Swedish Arts Grants Committee

Professional artists are the very foundation of a living arts scene. Therefore, the Swedish Arts Grants Committee has been mandated by the government since 1976 to promote artists in their artistic practice and development. Our assignment covers to practising artists throughout Sweden in all artistic disciplines.

Our assignment

The Swedish Arts Grants Committee is the government agency responsible for implementing the national artist policies.

Here are all the background documents – the laws and regulations and our government assignment – that underpin our work. You will also find current proposals and petitions relating to our assignment here, along with our annual reports and budget.

How we work

The Swedish Arts Grants Committee helps promote the objectives of the cultural policy laid down by the government and parliament.

Read on to learn more about how we work to maintain the arm’s length principle, how our grant application teams work, and our efforts to prevent corruption, etc.

The organisational structure

The Swedish Arts Grants Committee is a board-led authority. This means that it is led by a board that reports on its activities to the government.

The director of the Arts Grants Committee is a board member and is responsible for the day-to-day activities. Read more here about our organisation, its structure and our staff.