Tuesday 16 November 2010

The National Portfolio Funding Programme - Launch of Programme

The National Portfolio Funding Programme aims to contribution to the creation of conditions in which great art can be made, experienced and appreciated by everyone.

The minimum annual award available is £40,000. There is no upper limit on the level of assistance provided. Supported activities could include attending an arts event, taking part in an arts activity, or creating a work of art.

arts@leeds Grant Aid Programme

Deadline 14 January 2011
The arts@leeds Grant Aid Programme aims to increase people's access to the arts and enable people to take part fully and with greater confidence, achieving a balance of creative opportunity across the city for the benefit of all communities.

Grants awarded are not generally for more than £1,000. Applicants seeking a larger amount should contact the Senior Arts Development Officer. At least 10% of project costs must be found from other sources. Applications for the total cost of a project will not normally be considered.

Current: An Experiment in Collecting Digital Art

Artist Call: Now open for submissions
Deadline: 17th December 2010
£1000 exhibition fee to short-listed artists; £10,000 acquisition fee for final selection.

An exhibition, acquisition and debate, presented in partnership by the Harris Museum & Art Gallery and folly.
http://current-experiment.org.uk/

The Project:
Artists working in digital media are invited to propose work for a public display at and acquisition by the Harris Museum & Art Gallery, Preston, as part of 'Current: an Experiment in Collecting Digital Art'.