Running open calls

This article talks about the barriers open calls present to artists. It suggests ways of running open calls to overcome these. Open calls are often used by organisations to find artists to work with. An organisation produces…

Selecting opportunities

Artquest, along with many other websites and independent organisations, list opportunities for artists. But how do you pick the one’s that are right for you? Opportunities could take the form of These are often competitive, selected through an…

Fundraising basics

Fundraising can be a full time occupation. What can you do if you want to get more effective at applying for grants without it taking over your life? Prepare application materials Every application needs to be tailored to…