Deadline: 22 September 2024
The British Council is pleased to announce an open call for the Biennials Connect Grants to support contemporary international visual artists, and from international biennials/festivals in selected countries wanting to support contemporary UK visual artists.
The Biennials Connect Grants support visual artists to participate in UK and international festivals and biennials. The grants directly benefit artists by facilitating opportunities for travel, the production of new work, networking, skills building and showcasing. The programme also promotes cross-cultural exchange by providing opportunities for artists and biennials to connect, collaborate and build meaningful partnerships across the globe.
Funding Information
- Apply for up to £10,000:
- UK biennials/festivals collaborating with visual artists and/or organisations based in ODA countries.
- International biennials/festivals based in ODA countries collaborating with visual artists and/or organisations in the UK.
- Apply for up to £5,000:
- UK biennials/festivals collaborating with visual artists and/or organisations based in non-ODA countries.
- International biennials/festivals based in non-ODA countries collaborating with visual artists and/or organisations in the UK.
What can the grant can be used for?
- This grant is for biennial and festival organisations to specifically support travel, artwork production, networking, professional development, skills building activities, or public programmes for artists such as residencies and events. Activity may take place online and/or in person. There is an additional £2,500 available for those who need special access requirements.
Eligibility Criteria
- Be either:
- UK biennials or festivals supporting international visual artists’ participation,
- international biennials or festivals supporting visual artists’ participation from the UK,
- or other visual arts organisations collaborating with a biennial/festival.
- Be based in UK or an eligible international.
- Be primarily a visual art biennial or festival. Multi-arts biennials and festivals can apply but they must demonstrate a focus on visual arts within their programme.
- Be supporting artists over the age of 18. If artist travel is included in the project, the artists must be able to travel internationally on valid passports (organisations must arrange travel, transport, accommodations, insurance and visas themselves).
- Be supporting artists you have either not previously worked with or supporting new projects with artists you have worked with before.
For more information, visit British Council.
