Work addressing isolation, work that needs to be done from home… for many disabled artists there’s nothing new about aspects of the current situation. We hope as many disabled artists as possible will apply to the funds that have been made available, both general and in response to the current situation. Check these opportunities out, spread the word and get applying!
Live Art Development Agency: The Katherine Araniello Bursary Award
A second opportunity from LADA specifically for disabled artists, set up to honour the legacy of Live Art and disability art pioneer, Katherine Araniello:
“two awards of £5,000 for two unapologetically radical and politicised artists who work in Live Art and identify as disabled people to undertake self-determined year-long artistic and professional development programmes”.
Deadline: 30 April
Website: https://www.thisisliveart.co.uk/opportunities/the-katherine-araniello-bursary-award/
Arts Council England: Emergency Funding
Arts Council England have made £160 million of emergency funding available for organisations and individuals in response to the current situation. Individual artists, freelancers and creative practitioners can apply for up to £2,500 (or £3000 where further funding is needed to cover costs related to accessibility).
Information is available in BSL, Large Print and Easy Read, with further accessibility support available by contacting customer service.
Deadline for registration on Grantium: 27 April
Final Deadline: 30 April at 12pm
Find out more here: https://www.artscouncil.org.uk/funding/financial-support-artists-creative-practitioners-and-freelancers#section-2
You can find information here on how to apply as an organisations outside of ACE’s National Portfolio: https://www.artscouncil.org.uk/funding/financial-support-organisations-outside-national-portfolio
a-n Bursaries: Time Space Money
The Artists Information Company is offering bursaries of £500 – £1,500 to help support artists and arts organisations whose livelihoods have been impacted at this critical time.
Deadline: 7 May at 12pm
Website: https://www.a-n.co.uk/news/a-n-bursaries-time-space-money-open-for-applications/
St Helens Art Service
One for our readers based in St Helens! "Local artists are invited to apply for £1,500 worth of funding to help turn their project idea into a reality."
Deadline: 8 May
Website: https://www.sthelens.gov.uk/news/2020/april/27/funding-open-to-local-artists/
PRS Sustaining Creativity Fund
A fund for music creators which can be spent on anything that enables them to continue to create exceptional new music. It is Designed those experiencing hardship from loss of work due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Deadline: 11 May at 6pm
Website: https://prsfoundation.com/funding-support/funding-music-creators/all-career-levels/sustaining-creativity-fund/
a-n and Freelands Foundation Emergency Fund
A new £1.5m Emergency Fund for artists and freelancers in the visual arts sector living in England and Northern Ireland.
Deadline: 18 June
Website: https://www.a-n.co.uk/about/freelands-foundation-emergency-fund/