Rebecca Moss: applications and more
LIFE BOAT 2014 awardee Rebecca Moss reflects on making applications and selecting opportunities. There have been lots of opportunities recently where I’ve had to put on a Professional Artist’s hat. Li …
Documentation of work
The most important thing when approaching galleries is to present your work professionally. It’s easy to forget that when you talk to a gallery you are talking to a business. In the long term, poor pr …
Fundraising basics
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? Be prepared Every application needs to be tailo …
Artist statement
An artist’s statement is a short piece of writing about your work, practice and any wider intellectual concerns. They are as varied and diverse as the art they support, so the following suggestions ar …
Documentation and images
Getting high quality documentation of your work and your projects are vital. Often the first time people will encounter your work will be through the documentation they see of it, be it what appears …
Sponsorship
When looking for sponsorship, it’s best to only approach companies that you have some kind of link with or who may have some sympathy toward your work and practice. Companies may prefer supporting org …
Project budgets
Most applications will ask for a budget at some time during the process. It is important that your budget remains within the guideline amounts provided and clearly shows how any monies provided will …