Short Description
The Black Artists Grant (BAG) offered by Creative Debuts as a no-strings-attached financial support to help Black artists. They can spend the grant on whatever they want – be that making new work, buying equipment or materials, traveling, researching, visiting exhibitions or conferences, or even just covering some life expenses.
This grant has been set up because Black artists are systematically under-supported by the art world; by institutions, curators, the artist-led scene, major and minor funding bodies, the market, art schools, and by audiences too.
Creative Debuts recognises that a full institutional overhaul and dismantling of racist structures is required to transform the industry permanently, but they hope in a small way that this grant will help enable recipients to continue their artistic practice when the odds are so stacked against them.
Eligibility
- Applicants must be based in the UK.
- This is specifically for Black artists (those with Black heritage and identify as Black); not politically Black, not POC or BAME.
- The grant currently supports 1 recipient per month.
- Open to all creative disciplines, eg, painters, musicians, directors, jewellers, set designers, sculptors, choreographers etc.
How to Apply
Online Application
Program Benefits & Awards
Each successful recipient will receive £500.
Entry Fee
None
Location
United Kingdom
Timeline
- Application Deadline: Ongoing
Website Link: https://www.creativedebuts.co.uk/bag
