Culture Moves Europe is a European Union-funded mobility scheme that enables individual artists and cultural professionals to undertake short-term projects abroad. The 2026–2027 call continues this mandate, offering grants that cover travel and subsistence for periods of research, collaboration, or presentation in another Creative Europe country. The programme is administered by the Goethe-Institut and is part of the broader Creative Europe framework, which has supported thousands of cultural exchanges since its inception. The grant is intended for projects that advance an artist's practice through international engagement. While the exact award amount is not specified in the call, previous rounds have provided lump sums based on distance and duration. Recipients are expected to produce a public-facing outcome, such as a performance, exhibition, or workshop, and to document their experience. The programme does not fund the creation of new work per se, but rather the mobility that enables it. This is a structural opportunity for practitioners seeking to deepen their practice through sustained international dialogue. The emphasis on public-facing outcomes and documentation suggests a curatorial interest in projects that are not merely private residencies but contribute to a broader cultural conversation. The scheme's alignment with Creative Europe's framework positions it within a network of institutions and artists across the continent, offering not just financial support but also the potential for lasting professional connections.