Grant Writing for Artists: How to Find & Secure Funding

This webinar explores the art of securing grants for artists, offering expert insights on:

✅ Where to find grants & how to apply effectively
✅ Common mistakes artists make in applications
✅ How different funders evaluate proposals
✅ Managing grants & reporting requirements
✅ Building long-term funding relationships

Speakers

Arthur Steiner – Digital Strategist & Cultural Entrepreneur, Co-founder of New Silk Roads, former global grant manager at Hivos. https://arthursteiner.com
Juliet Klottrup – Award-Winning Visual Artist. Recipient of multiple grants, discussing her project Skate Like a Lass. https://julietklottrup.com
Giorgi Rodionov – Artist & Curator. Founder of Untitled Tbilisi, a platform uniting artists and activists in the South Caucasus.

Moderator: Daria Kravchuk – Curator & Art Journalist | http://dariakravchuk.art

00:02:15 Moderator Introduction: Daria Kravchuk

00:03:30 Finding & Applying for Grants - Arthur Steiner

Where to find grants & funding opportunities.
How to assess if a grant fits your project.
The different types of funders & their expectations.

00:25:00 Case Study: A Visual Artist’s Grant Journey - Juliet Klottrup

Securing funding for Skate Like a Lass.
Writing compelling applications.
Balancing artistic vision with grant guidelines.

00:20:01 A Curator’s Perspective on Grant Writing - Daria Kravchuk

How curators approach grants & funding.
Why clarity & impact are essential in applications.
Common mistakes artists make when structuring proposals.

00:37:00 Grants & Global Challenges - Giorgi Rodionov

Navigating funding in politically complex regions.
The power of international collaboration in applications.

00:50:00 Q&A Session

Can artists pay themselves with grant funds?
Biggest mistakes artists make in applications.
Balancing creativity with funder expectations.

This webinar primarily focuses on grant opportunities in the EU and UK. We hope to host future sessions covering grants in the US and other regions, so stay tuned for more insights! 🚀 Stay in the loop! https://art.art