The Cultural and Education Section of the British Embassy in Moscow is pleased to announce an open call for UK and Russian cultural organisations to fund projects which aim to showcase contemporary UK arts to Russian audiences offline or online during the period of October 2021 – February 2022.
There will be two rounds of applications, with the following deadlines:
1st Round: 2 August 2021
2nd Round: 29 August 2021
This grant scheme is part of the 2nd year of UK-Russia Creative Bridge which is a professional development programme that aims to connect cultural professionals and artists in Russia and the UK and create new opportunities for both individuals and cultural institutions that desire to work with the UK arts sector. UK – Russia Creative Bridge is delivered by the British Council, operating in Russia as the Cultural and Education Section of the British Embassy in Moscow, in partnership with a number of Russian cultural institutions, with funding from the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.
We invite arts institutions from across the UK and the whole of Russia that have a desire and the potential to realise international collaborations to take part in this programme. Arts institutions including museums, galleries, arts centers, libraries, theatres, concert halls, cinemas and other venues; festivals, art fairs, event agencies; educational bodies and platforms, media companies and digital platforms. For any eligibility questions please contact creativebridge@britishcouncil.org .
Applicants must have an interest and/or track record in international collaboration, and be able to demonstrate their ability to engage with audiences in Russia.
Timeline the 1st round
- 2 August 2021 – application deadline. If you have any questions about applying prior to submission, please, contact creativebridge@britishcouncil.org .
- 16 August 2021 – successful applicants notified.
- By end September 2021 – agreements signed and funds transferred (only after the payment is done, the applicant can start contractual relations with suppliers, etc) .
- 28 February 2022 – project delivery completed, financial and qualitative reports, and evaluation form submitted.
Timeline the 2nd round
- 29 August 2021 – application deadline. If you have any questions about applying prior to submission, please, contact creativebridge@britishcouncil.org .
- 13 September 2021 – successful applicants notified.
- By end October 2021 – – agreements signed and funds transferred (only after the payment is done, the applicant can start contractual relations with suppliers, etc) .
- 28 February 2022 – project delivery completed, financial and qualitative reports, and evaluation form submitted.
There are two rounds of applications to allow for the summer period and differing levels of readiness of organisations to apply. Applications in both rounds will be reviewed according to the same criteria.
The Cultural and Education Section of the British Embassy in Moscow will conduct the selection process in line with equality and diversity policies.
For more information on how the application process go the British Council Website.