Resources
Application Writing Resources
Finding, Applying for, and Getting Opportunities in the Visual Arts
Practical advice for early-career artists on identifying, applying for, and securing opportunities. It covers key steps, including understanding goals, refining ideas, and leveraging networks while addressing common challenges in the application process.
Guide by Harriet Cooper.
Guidance on Fees and Day Rates for Visual Artists 2025
Recommendations for fair artist compensation based on experience, annual income, and overheads. It outlines day rates for various career stages, from new graduates to seasoned artists with over ten years of experience.
Guide by a-n.
Arts Council England Resources
Templates and guidance for applying to ACE funding, including Project Grants under and over £30k and Developing Your Creative Practice.
Templates by The Uncultured.
The Coventry Cultural Strategy 2017–2027
Promoting arts, culture, and creativity in Coventry, enhancing local engagement and supporting cultural organisations and freelancers.
Read more about the strategy here.
Report by Coventry City Council.
Herefordshire's Creative and Cultural Industries Report 2022
Exploring the region's creative economy, highlighting its strengths, challenges, and opportunities for growth. It identifies key sectors, examines the impact of cultural activities, and offers recommendations to support sustainable development and inclusivity in the local creative industries.
Report by Herefordshire Cultural Partnership.
The Funding Application Library
A collection of real, successful funding applications shared by artists. It aims to demystify the funding process by providing examples of applications that have been awarded grants, helping others learn how to craft their own.
Growth enquiry into the future of cultural investment in the West Midlands
An analysis of public investment trends in the West Midland’s cultural sector. It highlights the impact of declining funding on the economy, jobs, and communities, while offering recommendations to sustain growth and creativity.
Report by Culture Central.