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Arts Council NI: Visual Arts Development Programme

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Overview

The minimum grant available under this programme is £1,000. It is unlikely that any grant will exceed £25,000

Who can apply?

  • Organisations in the visual arts sector who are in receipt of an Annual Funding Programme grant for 2014/15
  • Organisations in the visual arts sector who have been awarded at least £10,000 in grant aid from the Arts Council through other programmes since 1st April 2012.
  • Application forms will only be made available to organisations after discussions with the Arts Council regarding the eligibility of the proposals.

What you can apply for

Costs associated with projects that will be completed by 31st March 2015. The Council will not consider any projects which run beyond this date. Eligible costs would include:

  • Audience Development programmes
  • Marketing strategies
  • Strategic Research and Development
  • Touring
  • Exhibition Programme costs
  • Artists’ Fees
  • Overheads which are not covered by the Arts Council or any other funder

This list is not exhaustive and other projects may be considered if they represent a step change in how the organisation wishes to develop.

All applicants must demonstrate that ALL costs applied for are additional to any funding already awarded either by the Arts Council or any other funder.