Last updated on 21 January 2021.
UK Arts Councils:
- Arts Council England: https://www.artscouncil.org.uk/
- Culture Recovery Fund: Grants Second Round https://www.artscouncil.org.uk/CRFgrants Deadline: 26 January 2021
- Creative Scotland: https://www.creativescotland.com/
- Hardship Fund for Creative Freelancers https://www.creativescotland.com/funding/funding-programmes/hardship-fund-for-creative-freelancers
- Visual Artist and Craft Maker Awards open for applications, bursaries of up to £750 available https://www.creativescotland.com/funding/funding-programmes/funds-delivered-by-partners/visual-arts-and-crafts-awards Deadline: 2 February 2021
- Arts Council of Wales/Cyngor Celfyddydau Cymru: https://arts.wales/
- Connect and Flourish is a £5m National Lottery supported fund, designed to encourage collaborative projects between organisations, individuals, and creative professionals https://arts.wales/news-jobs-opportunities/connect-and-flourish
- Arts Council of Northern Ireland: http://artscouncil-ni.org/
Government Advice:
NHS Advice for Everyone: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/
NHS Inform Scotland: www.nhsinform.scot/coronavirus
NHS Direct Wales: www.nhsdirect.wales.nhs.uk/
Health Northern Ireland: https://www.health-ni.gov.uk/
HMRC Covid-19 helpline for self-employed and businesses: 0300 456 3565
Guidance for people who are self-employed and getting less work or no work because of coronavirus (COVID-19): https://www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus-covid-19-what-to-do-if-youre-self-employed-and-getting-less-work-or-no-work
Overview and list of all UK Government business grants: https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/financial-support-for-businesses-during-coronavirus-covid-19
Citizens Advice, check what benefits you are eligible for:
- England: https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/benefits/coronavirus-check-what-benefits-you-can-get/
- Northern Ireland: https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/about-us/northern-ireland/
- Scotland: https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/scotland/benefits/coronavirus-check-what-benefits-you-can-get/
- Wales: https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/wales/benefits/coronavirus-check-what-benefits-you-can-get/
UK focused support funds from other funders, arts organisations and partners (with deadlines if specified):
- LB x a-n Artist Bursaries. Five support and research bursaries of £1500 each. https://www.biennial.com/collaborations/lb-x-an-artist-bursaries Deadline: Friday 12 February 2021
- Artichoke: Call for Submissions, seeking new works for Lumiere 2021. https://www.lumiere-festival.com/brilliant-2021/ Deadline: 11 February 2021
- Guildhall School: DISRUPT Festival Call for Submissions https://www.gsmd.ac.uk/disrupt/ Deadline: 30 January 2021
- ARTCRY £200 Micro-grant https://www.artcry.co.uk/funding
- Crafts Council: Craft Sector Hardship Fund: https://craftscouncil.smapply.io/
- Art Fund: Respond and Reimagine Grants for museums, galleries and cultural organisations: https://www.artfund.org/supporting-museums
- Funds For Freelancers: A financial resource for actors, creatives, ushers working in theatre: https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/fundsforfreelancers
- Dance Professionals Fund: https://www.dancefund.org.uk/
- Society of Authors: Authors’ Emergency Fund: https://www.societyofauthors.org/Grants/contingency-funds
- Directors Charitable Foundation: Directors Support Scheme: https://www.directorscf.org/directors-support-scheme
- Actors’ Benevolent Fund: https://www.actorsbenevolentfund.co.uk/apply
- Mayor of London’s Back to Business Fund: Grants of up to £5000 for small to medium-sized business based in London: https://payitforward.london.gov.uk/fund
Funding advice for artists
Bluecoat have put together resources to help you decide whether Arts Council England’s DYCP is the right fund for you and shape your application. https://www.thebluecoat.org.uk/blog/view/who-is-blogging/475
Culture at Risk
The Mayor of London established the Culture at Risk Office to safeguard London’s cultural life and to support organisations, venues and people across the creative sector. https://www.london.gov.uk/what-we-do/arts-and-culture/cultural-infrastructure-toolbox/culture-risk-0
UK Music
List of organisations offering financial support for people working in the music industry. https://www.ukmusic.org/covid-19/coronavirus-financial-support-information/how-to-get-emergency-funding-if-you-work-in-the-music-industry/
Grants Online
List of grants currently available across the UK with a specific page for emergency funds and a page dedicated to all arts, culture and heritage grants. https://www.grantsonline.org.uk/coronavirus.html
Unlimited
Unlimited is an arts commissioning programme that enables new work by disabled artists to reach UK and international audiences. https://weareunlimited.org.uk/
Recommended listings for current call for entries, opportunities and funding for independent artists, curators, producers and artist-led organisations to sustain your practice and programmes:
Jerwood Arts Twitter
We regularly share information relating to funding and resources available for artists across different art forms on our Twitter feed or look out for the hashtag #JerwoodRecommends. We share opportunities that are free to apply to and provide fair remuneration. https://twitter.com/JerwoodArts
Visit our Apply Now page to find out about the latest Jerwood Arts call for entries, here.
Arts Admin – E-Digest
Artsadmin’s eDigest is a weekly email newsletter for artists and arts professionals. It’s an invaluable round-up featuring information submitted by a wide network of people on funding, commissions, platforms, calls for artists, seminars, workshops, courses, resources, jobs, opportunities, studio space and more. https://www.artsadmin.co.uk/for-artists/edigest/
Artquest
Updated from a huge selection of magazines, newsletters, emails, submissions and tips from artists. Only high-quality, fair opportunities are listed, and never for advertising fees. https://www.artquest.org.uk/opportunities/
Arts Council England – Art News
Browse latest news stories from the art and culture sector here which includes opportunities, courses, commissions and funding submitted by arts organisations and individuals. http://www.artsjobs.org.uk/arts-news-listings/
Arts Council Wales Bulletin
Here you can find all the current jobs and opportunities, as well as the latest news, from the industry. / Yma gallwch ddod o hyd i’r holl swyddi a chyfleoedd presennol, yn ogystal â’r newyddion diweddaraf o’r meysydd creadigol. https://arts.wales/news-jobs-opportunities
Arts Hub
Opportunities, Awards and Prizes for Visual Artists, Writers, Dancers, Performers, Actors. https://www.artshub.co.uk/callouts/
Crafts Council
Find out about awards, prizes, residencies, studio spaces and job opportunities for makers in your area. https://www.craftscouncil.org.uk/maker-support/opportunities
Creative Scotland
Creative opportunities uploaded by Scotland’s creative people. https://opportunities.creativescotland.com/
Curator Space
Opportunities for curators and visual artists. https://www.curatorspace.com/opportunities
Flamin
This page contains information about current calls for submissions opportunities for artists working in the moving image – including the latest festival submissions, exhibition opportunities, residencies and production funds. http://flamin.filmlondon.org.uk/resources/callsforsubs
Live Art Development Agency
LADA offers artistic and professional development opportunities for artists, curators, Higher Education and the Live Art infrastructure. https://www.thisisliveart.co.uk/opportunities/
Outdoor Arts UK
News, funding, commissions, meetings, events & jobs for everyone working in the Outdoor Arts performance sector. https://twitter.com/OutdoorArtsPRO
Scottish Contemporary Art Network
Scottish Contemporary Art Network is a member led network committed to championing and supporting the contemporary art sector in Scotland. https://sca-net.org/opportunities/
Craft Scotland
Stay up-to-date with makers and craft opportunities in Scotland via the Craft Scotland Website or by subscribing to their newsletter. https://www.craftscotland.org/community
Art Licks
An independent platform to support artists, curators & project spaces throughout the UK with the latest opportunities and exhibitions. http://artlicks.com/opportunities
Write A Play
Opportunities and events for playwrights. https://www.writeaplay.co.uk/opportunities-events/
#OpportunityTuesday
Linda Bloomfield shares the latest performing arts opportunities via Twitter. https://twitter.com/LindaBxx
#FreelancersMakeTheatreWork
A collective voice to advocate for the UK freelance theatre workforce https://freelancersmaketheatrework.com/
Other information and guidance for independent artists, curators, producers and artist-led organisations:
Unlimited
List of resources and information for disabled freelancers and artists: https://weareunlimited.org.uk/links-and-resources-for-disabled-artists-and-freelancers-in-response-to-covid-19-includes-medical-guidance/
A-N
Our friends at A-N have put together this regularly updated page with support and advice for artists from across the sector, plus wider government and NHS guidance: https://www.a-n.co.uk/news/coronavirus-covid-19-information-and-guidance-for-artists-and-arts-organisers/
Creative Industries Federation
The Creative Industries Federation represents, champions and supports the UK’s creative industries and they are currently offering free subscription. https://www.creativeindustriesfederation.com/news/free-federation-membership-six-months
UK Covid-19 Freelance Artist Resource
This webpage is a collection of links to resources for freelance creatives and artists: https://ukcovid19freelanceartistresource.wordpress.com/
Acas
Acas gives employees and employers free, impartial advice on workplace rights, rules and best practice: https://www.acas.org.uk/
Bectu
Advice for members, including information for freelancers working in film and TV and workers in theatre, live events and the arts: https://bectu.org.uk/topic/covid-19-coronavirus/
The Association of Independent Professionals and the Self Employed (IPSE)
Action concerning Covid-19 and advice for freelancers: https://www.ipse.co.uk/ipse-news/news-listing/coronavirus-ipse-activity-and-advice-freelancers.html
Theatre Skill Share 2020
This document collates skills, mentoring and support being offered by theatre-makers to others in the sector. https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1–6tt_D8L37-PBikPZP7qALdQ1f5WbDqTceSTPHf-YA/edit#gid=0
Crafts Council
Information and advice for makers, craft business and organisations: https://www.craftscouncil.org.uk/articles/supporting-the-craft-community-at-this-time
Digital Culture Network
Content and resources to help you develop digital skills: https://www.artscouncil.org.uk/digital-culture-network/resources-support-events#section-1
Culture Health & Wellbeing Alliance
The Culture, Health & Wellbeing Alliance have created guidance for working online, and online safeguarding: https://www.culturehealthandwellbeing.org.uk/guidance-working-online-and-online-safeguarding
Mind
Reliable information and tips to help you cope during this time: https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/coronavirus/
Art Quest
Links to resources and opportunities for visual artists: https://www.artquest.org.uk/