British Council Grants to Artists Scheme
If you are a visual artist resident in the UK the British Council may be able to help you with the costs of transporting work to an exhibition in a gallery abroad. The amounts awarded range from £100 to £2,000. The closing dates for the submission of applications are 1 February, 1 May, 1 August and 1 November. Applications can be considered a maximum of nine months in advance of the exhibition. For more information call 020 7389 3045 or download forms at http://www.britishcouncil.org/arts-art-architecture-design-grants-to-artists.htm
HI-Arts Award Scheme for Makers in the Highlands and Islands
HI-Arts, the arts development agency for the Highlands and Islands, launched a new award scheme in July 2004 for individual craftworkers and makers. This new scheme has an annual budget of £6,000 jointly funded by Highlands and Islands Enterprise and the Scottish Arts Council. Individuals can apply for grants of up to £500 each to help them to develop their professional or creative practices. This scheme does not replace existing SAC schemes, but does ensure that guaranteed funds are available for those based in the Highlands and Islands. The application process is very simple and guidelines and application forms are available from the HI-Arts website at www.hi-arts.co.uk or, in printed form, by calling 01463 717091. Applications are considered on a rolling basis, although they should be received at least four weeks before the start of the activity for which the funds are required.
Edinburgh Visual Arts and Crafts Awards Scheme (EVAAC)
In order to advance the City of Edinburgh Council Cultural Policy, the Scottish Arts Council and the City of Edinburgh Culture & Leisure Department have established a scheme of funding that addresses current gaps in resources available to individual artists and makers. Now in the fifth successful year of the scheme, it offers awards to individual artists based or resident in Edinburgh towards costs involved in creating new work or developing current work. Awards up to a maximum value of £500 are available.
There are two deadlines for applications each year - the end of January and the end of August. For specific dates, more information or to request an application package, please contact Tracy Scodellaro at the Arts Development Unit, City of Edinburgh Council on 0131 243 1440 or by email at: tracy.scodellaro@btconnect.com
Queen Elizabeth Scholarship Trust Awards (QEST)
The Queen Elizabeth Scholarship Trust, the charitable arm of the Royal Warrant Holders Association, was set up in 1990 with money contributed by its members, to mark the 90th birthday of Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother and the 150th anniversary of the founding of the Association. The Trustees look for well thought out projects which will contribute to the pool of talent in the UK and reflect the excellence of British craftsmanship as symbolised by the Royal Warrant of Appointment. Queen Elizabeth Scholarships are open to craftsmen and women of all ages and are worth up to £15,000. They are awarded twice a year in Spring (11 February 2005) and Autumn. Further details and an application form can be downloaded from their website at www.qest.org.uk or send an SAE (35p) to: The Secretary, The Queen Elizabeth Scholarship Trust, No. 1 Buckingham Place, London SW1E 6HR.
Crafts Council Services to Scotland
Information on the Crafts Council Services to Scotland is available in a downloadable file at the bottom of the page.
