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Bournemouth Arts Grants
Are you planning a small-scale arts project in Bournemouth?
Who can apply?
All community, arts or voluntary organisations
Individual arts practitioners (artists, crafts people, musicians, dancers, writers, singers, etc) where the project will benefit a wider group of people
Day centres and residential homes where the proposed project is outside the scope of normal activities
Schools and colleges aiming to develop arts activities which link young people with the broader community, and where the project is outside the scope of curriculum activities
What type of projects may be given a grant?
Any project which involves people working through creative ideas, and which takes place in or has clear links with Bournemouth.
Bournemouth Arts Grants has funded festivals and theatre groups, older people working with school children, artists’ residencies in day centres, arts in hospitals, writing, video, and much more.
If you have an idea but are not sure how to develop it, or would like to discuss your project, please contact the Arts Development Officer (details below).
How much can I apply for?
From £100 - £800. However, grants cannot be made for the total cost of any project: applicants need to cover at least 25% of total project costs from other sources.
How and when to apply
The next deadline is February 29 2008
Download Guidelines (including guidance on completing the Application Form and how to get help with writing it; the application process and how long it will take; conditions of the Grant; and what the Grant will not support) and an Application Form (both will open in a new window as Word documents).
These documents require Microsoft Word to view.
These, and large print versions, are also available from: Gill Horitz, Arts Development Officer, Bournemouth Library, 22 The Triangle, Bournemouth BH2 5RQ, (01202) 451805, gill.horitz@bournemouthlibraries.org.ukBournemouth Arts Grants Projects for 2007 – 2008 support:
1. Soloist, Jenni Curiel, performing in a concert of new music written by Paul Coles.
2. Arts workshop or fire sculpture at The Fire Festival in Meyrick Park.
3. Free workshops for children and young people in Bournemouth led by Bournemouth SymphonyYouth Chorus.
4. Six candlelit concerts at St Clements Church in autumn 2007.
5. Artist, Rachel Huggett, developing woodcarving work with local group in Bournemouth gardens.
6. White Lantern Film's educational film project working with local young people to capture the heritage of the town’s iconic landmark Bournemouth Pier.
7. Wake Up Group developing Wake Up Bollywood, a romantic short film, told through mixture of dance and drama.
8. Bournemouth Chamber Music Society’s Young Musician’s Development Scheme to develop Master classes.
9. Inspired Creations develop a series of free drop-in arts workshops for 5-15 years in Boscombe area.
10. Sculptures in the Park family workshops organised by Queens Park Improvement and Protection Society.
11. Photographer, Catherine Bramble's work, Behind Closed Doors which explores the business and life of the Town hall after staff have left in the evening.
12. The promotion of theatre practitioner, Laura Griffin, as she develops her latest show.
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