The British Council Architecture Design and Fashion (ADF) team’s grants for festivals and biennales are designed as grants up to £5000/5,845.75€ to support the showcasing of UK work at an international festival/biennale – or – to showcase international work at a UK-based festival/biennale. The international festival/biennale or international work applies to Ireland as well.
What can the grants be used for?
The grant can be used to support travel costs, production costs, as well as other miscellaneous costs associated with the showcasing of work.
Please note that these grants are not designed for research and development, but to facilitate the implementation of activities, such as collaborations and exchanges, or exhibitions and installations.
Priority will be given to:
Festival and Biennale projects involving designers in the early stages of their career, i.e. within 10 years of practice.
Festival and Biennale Projects that foster collaboration between UK-based and international designers (including Ireland).
Key dates:
- The Open Call launched on Wednesday, May 1st 2024.
- The deadline for proposal submissions is Sunday, June 23rd 2024 at 23:59 BST. This includes an online application form and supporting documents: British Council Application Manager – Biennales and Festivals Grant Programme: Architecture, Design and Fashion (submittable.com)
- Applicants will be notified of the outcome of their application by Tuesday 16th July 2024.
- Applicants must demonstrate the ability to deliver project activity between September 2024 and August 2025.
Mother Goddess of the Three Realms, by Wax Atelier, Kilomet 109 and Company Place, London Design Festival 2023
