The White Pube
The White Pube is the collaborative identity of Gabrielle de la Puente and Zarina Muhammad – two writers who have been fighting tirelessly for fairer spaces, better conditions, as well as openness and transparency within the art world. Their reviews of exhibitions take the form of ’embodied criticism’, a type of writing that forefronts the experience of approaching a gallery, being a part of the exhibition as a visitor, and then processing it from that point.
The White Pube Writers Grant is made possible by Creative Debuts and offers a one-off £500 grant to a different working-class, UK-based writer each month. They also have an incredible funding library full to the brim with successful grant applications that can help give some guidance and structure to those writing applications.
Summary
- Who is this for? Writers
- What’s the opportunity? A one-off £500 grant
- Is there a deadline? Rolling (monthly)
Arts Council – Developing Your Creative Practice Grant
The DYCP grant supports the development of independent cultural and creative practitioners. Individuals can apply for £2,000 to £10,000 to focus on their cultural and creative development and reach the next stage in their practice.
In reaction to the unprecedented situation caused by the global pandemic, the DYCP has changed to support wider creative development. What this means is that the DYCP is open to all ‘creative practitioners’ doing work related to artforms and disciplines supported by the Arts Council. More details about eligibility on their website.
Summary
- Who is this for? All creative practitioners
- What’s the opportunity? A grant between £2,000 – £10,000
- Is there a deadline? Yes, the next deadline is 15 March, 2022
Artists Support Pledge
Artists Support Pledge (ASP) emerged to help artists in times of turbulence. It was initially set up as an Instagram initiative connecting artists with art collectors, creating a platform for selling art at reasonable prices. Artists are invited to post their work and include the hashtag #ArtistsSupportPledge within their caption as well as a price to buy the work, not exceeding £200.
More than just an online initiative, the Artists Support Pledge describes itself as a ‘generous culture and a dynamic economy’ open to anyone, anywhere in the world. They have also brought art from screens to the walls of Hastings Contemporary with the exhibition A Generous Space, bringing 300 works from around the world together in one place. Open until 17 April 2022.
Summary
- Who is this for? Artists and makers
- What’s the opportunity? Sell your art to a global market without commission fees (+ be part of a growing online arts community)
- Is there a deadline? Rolling
Arts Emergency
Arts Emergency is an award-winning mentoring charity and support network. They help young people flourish in higher education and the cultural industries. By matching young creatives with network members, Arts Emergency helps to give a fair chance to crack industries like TV, publishing and architecture. Doing away with the myth that ‘it’s who you know’ in the arts industry by connecting young people with a support network that will help them achieve their goals.
Summary
- Who is this for? 16-25 year olds
- What’s the opportunity? A year of mentoring; access to professional networking and development opportunities until your 26th birthday
- Is there a deadline? Rolling
Black Arts Futures Fund
Red Olive Culture Commons is a black woman-owned and –led ‘creative universe’– providing fundraising programs, culture bulletin and updates, podcast, blog and art training. With no central office, Red Olive functions remotely. Olive’s Classroom is an online learning platform providing training for those interested in pursuing a career in nonprofit arts work.
For those based in the US, the Black Art Futures Fund provides general operating support for Black-led arts and culture nonprofits or fiscally sponsored projects with an operating budget of $500,000 or less. BAFF recipients receive more than just the grant, though, by being inducted into Red Olive’s network and involved in Olive’s Classroom, establishing deep connections within the worldwide arts community.
Summary
- Who is this for? US-based, Black-led arts & culture nonprofits + projects
- What’s the opportunity? Up to $132,000 in grants
- Is there a deadline? Annual (reopens in 2022)
Queercircle
Queercircle is an LGBTQ+ arts, culture and social action charity hosting exploratory workshops and events with artists, curators, writers and community organisers to develop a programme befitting to the needs and aspirations of the LGBTQ+ community.
Queercircle have a gallery, library and project space based in North Greenwich. They regularly run open calls and exhibitions aimed at developing an ‘ecology of artists, curators, writers, thinkers, community organisers and charities’ working together to strengthen links between arts, culture, health and wellbeing. Most recently, their open call asked LBBTQ+ artists to respond to the late bell hooks’ quote, ‘there can be no love without justice’ — creating artworks that raise public awareness and demands for radical change.
Summary
- Who is this for? LGBTQ+ community
- What’s the opportunity? Various
- Is there a deadline? Rolling
Our Conclusion…
Sometimes, we can focus on the negatives – postponements, cancellations and migrating to online events – and sometimes we may need to wallow. That’s ok! But it’s heartening to see how the arts and creative industries continue to adapt to the needs of its community.
From providing mentorships to offering financial support, sometimes all that is needed is a point of contact or a friendly face on a screen to establish a sense of community and togetherness. We hope that you find what you’re looking for here and if you know someone who would benefit from this, pass it on!
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