Through the Massee Arts Grant, the British Mycological Society supports arts projects that raise awareness and celebrate fungi. We recognise that art, in all its forms, provides a powerful route through which we can attract new audiences, provoke discussion and stimulate interest in mycology.
The Massee Arts Grant is named after George Edward Massee, who became the first President of the British Mycological Society following its foundation in 1896. Massee was an artist whose paintings attracted the attention of M.C. Cooke, Head of Mycology at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, leading to the recognition of Massee’s work as a mycologist.
The Massee Arts Grant provides funding of £10,000 per annum (up to a maximum of £5000 per project) to support artists from all disciplines whose work helps encourage all sectors of society to engage and learn about the wonderful world of fungi. Massee Arts Grants are awarded annually.
Deadline 31 March 2025
Eligibility
The Massee Arts Grant is open to artists from all disciplines and all geographic locations who can help us meet our objectives to: encourage all sectors of society to engage in and learn about the wonderful world of fungi; promote fungal science to a wide audience; provide an ongoing legacy that supports public engagement with fungal science.
The funds are available for new projects (not ongoing or completed projects). BMS must be the sole funder; no other external bodies may financially support the project.
Applicants may apply for only one award within a 24-month period. Previous award winners may not apply for the following two years.
What is covered by the grant?
The maximum amount available per grant is £5,000. Grants will support artists from all disciplines whose work helps encourage all sectors of society to engage and learn about fungi.
How to apply
Application is by completion of the online form. Also see the Frequently Asked Questions.
Assessment of applications
Applications will be assessed by a Panel of experts from the art and mycology sectors. The Panel’s decision is final. Unfortunately, due to the anticipated volume of applications, individual feedback cannot be provided.
Conditions of the award
The artist must acknowledge the financial contribution made by the BMS in any project outputs. Details of any such promotional opportunities should be conveyed to the BMS.
A short video of (or part of) the performance/event/art work, including a verbal summary report from the artist, must be produced.
A report of expenditure incurred, with receipts, is required.
Details of awards made, outputs and the video reports will be highlighted on the BMS’s digital channels (BMS and UK Fungus Day websites; social media) and in the BMS members’ newsletter.
Administration of awards
Applicants will receive notification of the outcome of their application in April. Payment of the approved grant will be made in GBP Sterling by bank transfer to the individual applicant/organisation.
Funds awarded are subject to return if the awardee does not meet the full conditions of the award here described.
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