Inviting all young and aspiring artists and designers in Sri Lanka to send in their applications for the A4A Production Fund. The Artists for Artists Production Fund (A4A) is Sri Lanka’s first publicly funded arts grant, initiated by the Udayshanth Fernando Foundation in collaboration with Saskia Fernando Gallery in 2021.
The initiative aims to create a homegrown environment that encourages art practitioners to push the limits of their creative potential and continue researching and developing new bodies of work.
Selected young artists and designers will be granted the opportunity and funding to develop their proposed project, including a year-long mentorship with Senior Artists, Art Educators, and Industry Professionals. The final phase of the initiative will conclude with a group exhibition of works created by the grantees of the production fund, providing the young artists with exposure and the opportunity to showcase their work.
Artists based in Sri Lanka are encouraged to apply irrespective of age, career stage or medium of practice. Artists who are early or emerging in their careers are especially encouraged to apply.
Interested applicants are required to upload the following on the provided application form.
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Artist's CV
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Artist Portfolio: The artist portfolio must include an artist statement (word limit: 500 words) and 8 -10 sample images of their artwork.
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Project Proposal: Must elaborate on the idea(s) that will be explored in the project and how it will be achieved.
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Budget Timeline: A detailed budget and timeline of the proposed project. Artists will be given 6 months to complete the project once selected.
Access a sample budget and timeline here.
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Personal Statement: A brief note expressing why the applicant is applying for the grant and how it will help them in progressing their art practice.
This year's A4A Production Fund is made possible by the generous support of leading and emerging artists, who have donated their time and talent to create one-of-a-kind painted ginger jars, The auction of these jars enables us to raise funds to support this project.
Application Deadline: 25 September 2023