SET 91 launches the Open Series with an inaugural practical advice giving session focused on navigating Arts Council England’s National Lottery Project Grants, with a particular focus on the strand for applications under £30,000.
Led by a Relationship Manager for Visual Arts at Arts Council England, this free session will provide insight into the application process, including how applications are assessed, common challenges applicants encounter, and considerations when developing a proposal.
Applying for funding can often feel complex or inaccessible, particularly for early-career artists or those working outside traditional institutional pathways. This session aims to demystify the process by providing insight into how the programme works, how applications are reviewed and how artists can communicate their ideas clearly and effectively when preparing an application.
Who’s it for?
This session is designed to support artists and practitioners at different stages of the application process. Whether you are preparing your first proposal, refining an existing idea, or looking to better understand how Arts Council England funding works, the session will offer useful guidance and context.
What to expect
The session will include:
- An overview of the National Lottery Project Grants programme (under £30,000 strand)
- Insight into assessment criteria
- Practical advice on structuring and presenting an application
Participants will also have the opportunity to ask questions and engage in discussion around common challenges and specific concerns.
What you’ll take away
Participants will leave with:
- A clearer understanding of how the application process works
- Greater confidence in approaching funding applications
- Practical insight into strengthening their proposals
Details
Date: 24 March
Arrival: 6pm
Session time: 6.30-8:30pm
Location: SET 91, 91 Tabernacle Street, Old Street, London, EC2A 4JN
This event is free to attend and open to all, although attendance from early-career artists and practitioners is particularly encouraged.
Places are limited, so we kindly ask that you only book if you are able to attend so that others who would benefit from the session are able to take part.
If you can no longer attend, please cancel your ticket so the space can be offered to someone else.
About SET 91 Open Series
This session is part of SET 91's Open Series, a programme of talks, workshops and discussions supporting artists in navigating contemporary practice.
SET 91 is a contemporary arts gallery on Tabernacle Street in Old Street, run by London-based arts organisation and registered charity, SET. The space provides a non-profit platform for early-career and underrepresented artists to develop and present new work through exhibitions, performances and public events.