Resources
Our resources offer practical, artist-led guidance to help you move your practice forward with confidence. We share clear, real-world advice designed to build skills, sharpen thinking, and support your voice and agency.
Use them on their own or alongside our mentoring, coaching, and access support, whenever you need clarity or momentum.
Funding for Artists
A practical list of funding for artists and creatives working in the UK.
This page is designed to help you choose the right funding, not just find funding.
How to Prepare a Strong DYCP Application
DYCP isn’t a performance.
It’s a check-in, where you are, what’s shifted, and what you actually need. Most people apply when they feel stuck or uncertain. That’s the right moment. Panels expect honesty, not a perfect plan.
Before you open Grantium, pause. Read this article
How to Build a Simple Artist Portfolio
Struggling with your artist portfolio? How to Build a Simple Artist Portfolio shows you how to select your strongest work, structure a clear PDF, photograph artwork properly, and present your practice without jargon. Practical advice for artists who want portfolios curators, funders, and opportunities actually read.
How to Make Sense of Your Practice When You Feel Lost
Feeling stuck in your art practice? Discover practical ways to make sense of your work, embrace confusion, and uncover new directions. Learn to notice patterns, reconnect with materials, and gain clarity without forcing results. Mentoring and simple exercises help you move forward, even when everything feels uncertain.
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