DACS, a-n The Artists’ Information Company and Artquest, are currently recruiting for a Director to lead and take forward The Artists Fund, a new charity which will provide small grants for visual artists in the UK. The deadline to apply is Friday 7 November 2014.
Help us establish a new fund for visual artists
Recognising the current funding gap for individual visual artists in the UK, The Artists Fund will secure private funds for a new grants programme to support artists at any stage in their career to develop new work and build their practice.
We are currently recruiting for a Director who will lead on raising funds for the charity; as well as establish, launch and manage the grants programme and raise the profile of the Fund.
How to apply
This is a unique opportunity for a passionate and talented individual to establish a new grant-making programme, supporting artists to develop their practice at a transformative moment in their careers.
To apply, visit
Artquest’s website where you can read further information about the role and download the application pack.
The deadline for applications is
12pm, Friday 7 November 2014 with interviews scheduled for Monday 17 November 2014.
Find out more about The Artists Fund
The Artists’ Fund has been devised by a consortium consisting of DACS,
a-n The Artist’s Information Company and
Artquest, with support from the artists Joseph Young and Sally Sheinman.
In May 2013 the consortium successfully secured a £129,843 Catalyst grant from
Arts Council England to develop, fundraise for and establish the fund.
Read more.
Photograph: Chantal Joffe © Brian Benson 2013.