ArtCry support political artworks in public space, with decisions made on applications within a week. Apply for up to £2,500 for work which is time-critical and responsive to social/political events happening now.
The reason that ARTCRY exists is to encourage artists to make work which responds to social/political events happening now by giving a decision on applications within seven days.
Any work funded by Artcry must require an immediate start in order to make it’s point.
All work must happen for free, in public space in the UK.
They will support artistic interventions in public space. Their focus is on a UK audience.
Where and how you choose to put your work on needs to clearly connect with the people you want it to reach.
You can apply for any amount of money. Do you need £50 to buy paint? £200 to hire a van? They want you to apply for what you need. ​
The standard maximum grant amount is up to £2,500 (including VAT).
​NEW: They currently have ONE grant of £5,000 (including VAT) available to apply for currently for an exceptional application addressing one of our areas of focus.