[WiLT] Elephant Trust: £2000 for individual artists, small orgs and galleries (14 April, 19 June)

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Elephant Trust for the arts

The Elephant Trust was created in 1975 by Roland Penrose and Lee
Miller with a view to develop and improve the knowledge, understanding
and appreciation of the fine arts in the United Kingdom.

To bear in mind at all times an original, inquisitive, open-minded,
generous and unshockable approach to art in all its forms with a bias
towards the visual arts.'

This injunction, laid down by the original Trustees of The Elephant
Trust, embodies the spirit of its founders, Roland Penrose and Lee
Miller, and remains the cornerstone of the Trust's policy today.

The Trust was set up to make it possible for artists and those
presenting their work to undertake and complete projects when
frustrated by lack of funds. It is committed to helping artists and
institutions that depart from the routine and signal new, distinct and
imaginative sets of possibilities.

Applicants are asked to consider the above carefully to be sure their
project falls within the remit of The Elephant Trust.

Given the Trust's modest resources, grants have usually been limited
to £2,000 but larger grants may be considered. Funding priority is
given to artists and to small organisations and galleries.

No grants are available for educational or other study purposes. No
grants are available for residencies or research. No grants are
available for projects taking place outside the UK.

Application is by post only. Consult website for guidance.
http://www.elephanttrust.org.uk/docs/theapplication.html

Next application deadlines: 14 April 2009; 19 June 2009.

The Elephant Trust, 512 Bankside Lofts, 65 Hopton Street, London SE1
9GZ
Tel/Fax: 020 7922 1160
Email: ruth at elephanttrust.org.uk
Website: http://www.elephanttrust.org.uk/docs/theguide.html