Galleries in England invited to apply for
membership to the Own Art scheme!
Closing date: 26 April
2010
Arts Council England’s Own Art
scheme is currently taking applications from galleries
based in England who would like to apply for
membership.
Own Art is designed to make it
easy and affordable for everyone to buy original, high quality
contemporary art and craft. Customers can borrow up to £2,000,
or as little as £100, to be paid back in equal instalments
over a period of 10 months - interest free.
The scheme is available
through selected galleries across England
specialising in the sale of contemporary art and craft. To be
eligible for membership, galleries must have been trading for
a minimum of 12 months, hold (or be willing to apply for) a
Consumer Credit Licence and operate a UK bank account capable
of accepting payment by BACS.
Membership of the scheme is
also open to art colleges and universities in
England, for the promotion and sale of work by
graduates at their degree shows and to other appropriate
establishments such as artist co-operatives and studio
groups.
The application period to
become a member of the scheme is now open. The closing date
for the receipt of completed applications is 26 April
2010.
To apply for
membership of the Own Art scheme your gallery must be based in
England.
Arts Council England is the
national development agency for the arts. We want the arts to
be at the heart of our national life. Providing interest free
loans is one of the ways we encourage people throughout
England to experience and enjoy art of the highest
quality.
