A comprehensive guide and general information regarding funding sources including arts funding can be downloaded in PDF format by clicking here >> for ' Help with Funding: For Voluntary, Public and Not for Profit Organisation'  or contact the External Funding Officer on 023 9244 6460. 

 

Vocational training, arts education and leisure activities are offered by colleges and universities in the region – for further information of courses available please contact them directly to request a prospectus.

 

Havant College: 023 9248 3856  

http://www.havant.ac.uk/ 

 

South Downs College: 023 9279 7979   

 

University College Chichester: 01243 816000    

 

University of Portsmouth: 023 9284 8484   

 

Winchester School of Art : 02380 596900     

 

 

The Arts Office is part of Hampshire County Council's Tourism and Marketing section of the Recreation and Heritage department, which brings together museums, archives, libraries, arts, sport, the countryside service including rights of way, community support and development and outdoor activity services.  Hampshire Arts Service runs a small grants funding scheme to support projects. For more information, please click here to visit the Hampshire Arts Service website .

 

 

Arts Council England is the national development agency for the arts in England responsible for distributing public money from Government and the National Lottery.  The South East regional office can provide local information regarding projects, priorities, funding and other opportunities, please call 0845 300 6200 (local rate) or please click here for the Arts Council website.  

 

 

Hampshire Dance is the regional dance development agency, based at The Point in Eastleigh, which aims to promote the experience and understanding of dance.  They can have a broad knowledge of dance in Hampshire, regionally and nationally.

Please click here for Hampshire Dance website.

 

Hampshire Dance have also established the Young Dancers website which provides information about careers, funding and training for young people.  

For further details, please click here for Young Dancers website.  

 

The University of Portsmouth deliver the CIBAS project for Portsmouth and South East Hampshire. The project helps artists, designers, writers and performers to start-up or develop their self-employment or creative businesses with tailored one-to-one creative business advice, information and support.  For more information about the services provided by CIBAS South East call 023 9284 4444 or email steve.fisher@port.ac.uk.

Click here for CIBAS South East website.

 

 

The Crafts Council was established in 1971 as the national agency for crafts and aims to encourage the creation of work of fine craftsmanship and to foster public interest in the work of craftspeople.  For further information, please click here for the Crafts Council website. 

 

The Artists Open Studios website provides up to date information to visitors, journalists and artists exhibiting in Open Studios across Hampshire. It is also a resource for artists, offering guidance to individuals on taking part in established events or setting up their own.

 

 

 

The Musicians’ Union is the only representative body in the UK, for full and part time musicians, whatever genre of music they perform, with over 31,000 members working in all sectors of the music business.  For more information, please click here for the Musicians Union website.  

 

 

A trade union representing performers and artists that aims to protect the rights of actors, directors, choreographers, stage management and designers.  For further information on Equity's range of services for members and  information regarding careers and training advice, please click here for the Equity website.

 

 

The ITC is the management association and industry lead body for performing arts organisations and individuals working in the field of drama, dance, opera and music theatre, mime and physical theatre, circus, puppetry, street arts and mixed media. Training is available to both members and non-members.

 

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UK Film Council

 

The UK Film Council is the Government-backed strategic agency for film. It aims to stimulate a successful, vibrant film industry and to promote the widest possible enjoyment and understanding of cinema throughout the UK. They fund script development, film production, short films and more.

For more information, please click here for the UK Film Council website.

 

British Film Institute

 

The British Film Institute (BFI) plays a key role in achieving the UK Film Council's goals and fostering public appreciation of film through improved access to cinema, film heritage and educational provision. The BFI runs a range of activities and services for the film education sector and the National Film and Television Archive, the biggest archive of film and television material in the world.

For more information, please click here for the British Film Institute website.

 

Screen South

 

Screen South aims to provide the first port of call for funding and information relating to film in the region. Regular Information Days throughout the region offer an insight into Screen South, RIFE Open Funding and other schemes and initiatives, as well as a chance to take part in workshops and one-to-one sessions with industry professionals.

For more information, please click here for the Screen South website.

 

City Eye

 

City Eye  offers full production services to community groups and production support to filmmakers, a training and skills development programme and regular screenings and events across Hampshire and Isle of Wight.

For more information, please click here for the City eye website.

 

New Producers Alliance

 

The NPA is the UK's national membership and training organisation for emerging producers and filmmakers. It provides a forum for over 1,000 members, ranging from experienced feature film makers and industry affiliates to students and first timers. Services include producer training from entrance to advanced levels, seminars, master classes, networking, preview screenings, advice services, and an online members directory.

For more information, please click here for the New Producers Alliance website.

 

Arts Hub

 

A creative career community website with jobs, articles, funding information, arts news and events. Subscription is free.

For more information, please click here for the Arts Hub website.