Fundraising can be a full-time occupation, so what can you do if you want to get more effective at applying for grants without it taking over your life?.

The question of what makes an artist 'professional' is often debated. While professionalism in relation to arts practice is a lot to do with attitude and approach, there are certain basic resources you can develop to operate in a professional manner and help you develop your career.

Artquest does not carry information on funding sources for Higher Education - BA, MA or PhD courses. . . .

A statement of your working practice and the interests you are exploring in your work is often useful in an application, if asked for.

When writing a letter to ask for cash, gifts in kind or other forms of support, consider the following carefully: Think of a project that you want to do that a company might want to support.

These organisatiions can provide creative practitioners with general advice about funding options open to them.