Bagri Foundation's Arts & Culture Funding Program (UK and Europe)

sustaincrafty September 15, 2024

The Bagri Foundation offers Arts & Culture Grants ranging from £5,000 to £150,000 for non-profit arts organizations engaging in cultural projects. Grants support diverse artistic expressions such as visual arts, music, and performing arts with a focus on Asian culture. Applications are open twice a year. Deadline: October 4, 2024."

The Bagri Foundation is offering Arts & Culture Grants to non-profit arts organisations that actively engage in the cultural sector, supporting a wide range of artistic projects.

What They Support

The Foundation supports various forms of cultural expression, ranging from traditional to contemporary mediums. These include:

Artisan crafts
Exhibitions
Cross-cultural research projects with public outcomes
Major festivals and biennials
Music
New public commissions
Performing arts
Literature events and projects
Prizes and awards

Funding Information

Grants range from £5,000 to £150,000 and are awarded twice a year.

Eligible Projects

The Trustees are especially interested in projects that focus on:

Visual arts that highlight craft, making, materiality, and form, where the artist's hand is evident
Film festivals that showcase a diverse range of filmmakers
Performance-based projects, particularly interdisciplinary works that combine dance or music with multiple styles
Group exhibitions or retrospectives inspired by Asian concepts, with broad Asian representation, or artists having their first UK exhibition

Eligibility Criteria

Projects must meet the following requirements:

Be hosted by established organisations with a proven track record in delivering artistic projects
Promote traditional or contemporary Asian culture
Feature established or mid-career artists from Asia or its diasporas
Lead to a tangible public outcome

Note: The Foundation does not support research and development-only projects or applications from individuals.