Deadline: 23-Jan-22
Applications are now open for the Elephant Trust to develop and improve the knowledge, understanding, and appreciation of the fine arts in the United Kingdom.
The Trust was set up in 1975 to make it possible for artists and those presenting their work to undertake and complete projects when frustrated by lack of funds. It is committed to helping artists and art institutions/galleries that depart from the routine and signal new, distinct and imaginative sets of possibilities.
Objective
The Trustees’ main objective is to support new work.
Funding Information
Given The Elephant Trust’s modest resources, grants have usually been limited to £2,000, but with the addition of the Shelagh Wakely Bequest some larger grants of up to £5,000 may be awarded.
Eligibility Criteria
Priority is given to artists in the fine arts and small organisations and galleries who should submit well argued, imaginative proposals for making or producing new work or exhibitions. Successful applicants should leave a minimum of twoyears beforereapplyingfor help with a new project.
Ineligible
Not supported:
- Arts Festivals
- Group Exhibitions
- Charities organising community projects
- Students
- Educational or other studies
- Residencies or research
- Symposia or conferences
- Theatres
- Catalogues
- Projects taking place outside the UK
For more information, visit https://www.elephanttrust.org.uk/