Artists’ support
Individual artists, creative practitioners and freelancers are at the heart of our creative community and economy. Below are links to support and resources that are available.
Covid-19 Freelance Artist Resource List
This is a regularly updated resource for freelance artists and creatives, including FE/HE teaching staff, and those interested in supporting the independent artist community.
https://ukcovid19freelanceartistresource.wordpress.com/?dm_i=56G9%2C6MK5%2C1260ZO%2CP1YH%2C1
East Sussex Arts Partnership
The East Sussex Arts Partnership has a small number of grants of up to £500 available. These grants are for arts projects which support the East Sussex Cultural Strategy priorities
https://www.eastsussex.gov.uk/leisureandtourism/arts/funding/east-sussex-arts-partnership/funding/
Artists Support Pledge
ARTIST SUPPORT PLEDGE now has over 100,000 posts and has generated an estimated £20 million for artists and makers across the globe. Click here to find out more
ARTS COUNCIL ENGLAND
Artists and a wide range of creative practitioners are eligible to apply for Project Grants (£1,000 to £100,000). Developing Your Creative Practice grants are due to reopen in 2022.
https://www.artscouncil.org.uk/funding
The Freelands Foundation
This fund is for artists and freelancers in England and Northern Ireland in partnership with a-n The Artists Information Company. The £1.5m Freelands Foundation Emergency Fund is supported by the Freelands Foundation, as part of a landmark commitment of £3m towards emergency funds for artists and freelance creative practitioners across the UK affected by the Covid-19 crisis.
https://www.a-n.co.uk/about/freelands-foundation-emergency-fund/
East Sussex County Council produce monthly updates on sources of funding for individuals, businesses and charities from a wide range of sources:
https://www.eastsussex.gov.uk/community/funding/news/
ACAVA, the Association for Cultural Advancement through Visual Art, has compiled a detailed list of support, funding opportunities and paid open calls currently available to artists and creative practitioners.
Paul Hamlyn Foundation has published a list of grants specifically for visual artists.
Help Musicians have compiled a summary of grants available to professional musicians impacted by Covid-19.