Join Arts Advisor Alys Scott Hawkins as she discusses common pitfalls when writing arts funding applications, how to avoid them and handy tips and tricks to create an engaging bid. She will also impart her knowledge on approaching venues, non-visual arts organisations, as well as galleries, and how best to present your work.
Alys Scott Hawkins
Alys is currently a mentor for individuals as part of the IW Creative Network Development Programme and is a specialist in Artist Support, providing guidance and advice to overcome barriers, plan projects and make funding applications. Previously she led the Artist Development programme at ‘a space’ arts, Southampton, drawing on her long-standing networks within the arts sector across the region. Alys is also an artist who works with drawing and animation.
Her work has been exhibited internationally and won several awards, including the recent NEW MEDIA PRIZE in Southampton City Art Gallery 2022 Open exhibition. She has worked as a freelancer, and run her own creative business making films for clients including broadcast TV. She has taught at universities in London and the South West. Alys draws together all these experiences to provide one-to-one support for creative practitioners working across the visual & performing arts. For the next three years (2022-25) she will be working with 14 other artists on a-n Artists Council, advocating for change in the visual arts.
Links
Some useful links/resources mentioned in the Zoom session:
- Alys' PDF Slides
- a-n The Artists Information Company
- The White Pube Successful Funding Application Library
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