Overview
An unrestricted award, which means the money is yours to use as the work requires: materials, studio time, rent while you make it, or paying collaborators properly. We ask what you are making and who it is for, not for a line-by-line justification of an artist's life.
Who this is for
Artists, writers, musicians, film-makers, craftspeople and cultural organisers with an active practice.
What it may support
- Materials, studio and production costs
- Time to make new work
- Fair payment for collaborators
- Presentation of work in the community it comes from
Geographic eligibility
Open worldwide. Formal training is not required.
Requirements
- A short description of your practice
- Examples of recent work, in any format
- What the award would make possible
How the process works
Gather two or three examples of recent work
Complete the application form
Submit for review within four weeks
Timeline
- Applications open
- Rolling throughout the year
- Review period
- Within 4 weeks of submission
- Decisions shared
- Within 8 weeks of submission
Documents you may need
- A short description of your idea or work
- Basic contact and location information
- Any supporting material you consider relevant
Questions
Submitting an application does not guarantee eligibility, funding or selection. Every application is read, and every applicant receives a decision.