THE CRAFT POTTERY CHARITABLE TRUST
The Ceramic Art: Grants to Studio Ceramic Artists
Program Description
The Ceramic Art: Grants to Studio Ceramic Artists programme supports studio-based ceramic practices
and curatorial research in contemporary studio ceramics. Grants cover direct expenses for a period of
independent research, creation, production of artworks for public exhibitions or development of prototypes
and promotional material.
Deadline
15 January
If this date falls on a weekend or statutory holiday, the deadline moves to the next business day.
Grant Amount
The maximum grant amount that you can receive from this program is £1,000.
Grants can be used for a period of independent research and creation of a body of work; the development of
prototypes; participation in artists’ residencies and specialised professional development activities (such as
workshops or specialised training); as well as production of work for confirmed public exhibitions in the UK
and/or abroad.
Eligibility
Note that meeting the eligibility criteria does not guarantee that you will receive a grant. To apply you must
be a British citizen or have permanent resident status, as defined by UK Visas and Immigration.
You must also meet the definition of a professional artist, which is an artist who:
• has specialised training in the artistic field (not necessarily in academic institutions)
• is recognized as a professional by his or her peers (artists working in the same artistic tradition)
• is committed to devoting time to artistic activity
To meet the definition of a professional ceramic artist or a contemporary studio ceramics curator, you must also
have:
• maintained a professional practice for at least two years after or during specialised training.
• produced an independent body of work
• for an artist: had at least three public presentations of your work in a professional context over a two
year period
• for a curator: curated at least three exhibitions or public presentations of contemporary studio ceramics
in a professional context over a two year period.
Final Report: Unless there are special circumstances, the Trustees expect the proposal to have been carried
out in full and a report submitted by the 1st January in the following year the award was made.
Special notes for group applications: Group applications should provide sufficient information for the
Trustees to appreciate the group’s aims and also the expertise of those delivering the project. Provide formal
evidence that the application is made with the authority of the group’s committee.
The Trustees are: Felicity Aylieff, Kyra Cane, Viscount Eccles, Nigel Lambert, Chris Keenan, Louise
Taylor and Clare Twomey.

How To Apply
Please send your completed application to the Trust Secretary at: cpctgrant@gmail.com
In a covering email provide your name and contact details.
The rest of your application is sent as 3 attachments + 6 images.
Attachment 1 ‐ Proposal
This will contain your proposal which should not exceed 750 words and should cover the
following areas:
1. The purpose for which you are seeking funding/a grant
2. The timetable of the activity
3. The exact amount applied for (up to £1,000)
4. The benefits to yourself and others which will accrue from activities detailed in your
proposal
5. Provide a financial breakdown: show expenses and income and details of how part of
the project will be funded if it is not covered by this grant.
Attachment 2 ‐ CV
Send a brief CV (no longer than one side of A4) detailing your education and career to date.
Attachment 3 – Equal Opportunities Form
Download the Equal Opportunities form from our website.
Attachment – Images
Provide six images of current work at a resolution no less than 150dpi. Please include the
title, materials and dimensions of each piece.