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Arts Council Improves Travel Grant
The grant is to support creative folk participating in off-island events such as gigs, festivals and exhibitions.
Domestic travel grant funding for the Manx creative community has been given a fresh look by the Isle of Man Arts Council for 2024.
Manx performers and artists are now eligible to apply to the £50,000 fund to support the costs of travel and accommodation in the UK and Ireland.
The grant is to support creative folk participating in off-island events such as gigs, festivals and exhibitions.
Funding will be available to cover a standard boat or plane fare, onward travel to the final destination within the UK or Ireland and standard overnight accommodation.
Applications for travel grant support can now be submitted on a “rolling” basis at any time during the financial year.
Travel may be booked before an application is made but the supported travel should not have taken place. Individuals can apply for up to £350 within any one application whilst groups and organisations are eligible for support up to £5,000 within one financial year (using the same £350 limit per individual).
Chair of the Isle of Man Arts Council, Mrs Claire Christian said: ‘The Isle of Man Arts Council aims to promote our unique Manx culture and artistic talent, and we recognise the ongoing need for travel assistance to enable our artists and performers to develop their practice and promote our island’s image nationally and internationally. At a time when travelling can be challenging, the flexibility of this new rolling fund will allow more creatives to benefit from support throughout the year.’
The Arts Council will continue to accept applications for international travel funding via a standard grant application to the four general funding rounds, which are open throughout the year. Non-resident applicants can also apply for the same domestic travel assistance to perform or exhibit on the Isle of Man.
For Terms and Conditions of Funding and application forms, please visit the Isle of Man Arts Council’s website: www.iomarts.com
For further information, contact Zoe Shuttleworth, Arts Administrator via email: Zoe.Shuttleworth@gov.im or by phone: 01624 694596.
