Documentary photography.
As part of my research for my report which i have based on the industry of documentary photography I have chosen to research into different agencies and organisations which help provide funding for the projects of photographers or other creative people/organisations.
The Arts Council, http://www.artscouncil.org.uk
this is one organisation which i have been looking at. Here is a short definition from their website about what they do;
"Arts Council England champions, develops and invests in artistic and cultural experiences that enrich people's lives. We support a range of activities across the arts, museums and libraries - from theatre to digital art, reading to dance, music to literature, and crafts to collections.
Between 2010 and 2015, we will invest £1.9 billion of public money from government and an estimated £1.1 billion from the National Lottery in arts and culture to help create experiences for as many people as possible across the country."
I chose to look on the tab on their website named funding and looked at the application and what was available in funding for an Artist and Creative professional which is what a documentary photographer would come under.
This looks like a great opportunity in comparison to the idea of agencies such as magnum and the aftermath project, as although those agencies provide help and support for their photographers and their names are world wide, it really isn't easy to get funding off them. The arts council is a much more sensible and realistic route especially in terms of someone like myself who is just making their way into the industry as a photographer. As can be seen here on their website the priority areas are 'Developing Talent'.
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