Professional Help Frequently asked questions

Frequently asked questions

Do you work for a UK museum or gallery? Explore our FAQs related to applying for grants, training and development opportunities, and more.

Professional dashboard

What is the professional dashboard and how can I use it?

I've changed jobs, how do I update my workplace?

How do I update information for my organisation?

I'm having trouble with my online account, can you help?

How do I log in to my account?

I can't access my application form

I can't submit my application form

My account

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With an Art Fund account you can, manage your funding applications, publish events and exhibitions to the Art Fund website and access online tools such as Art Tickets.

Acquisition grants

What do I need to include to support my application?

There's an auction coming up, can you fast-track my application?

Can you tell me more about special tax scheme and the export stopped process?

Who I should ask for valuation advice?

Is my organisation eligible to apply for an acquisitions grant?

Do we need to bring the work of art to your decision meeting?

What does the acquisition grants programme support and who can apply?

What if I don't have full provenance?

Can I apply more than once?

There's a sale coming up, can you fast-track my application?

How does the auction application process work?

The auction is overseas, can you accept an application?

Can I apply for multiple lots in a sale?

What if I can't get to the auction in person?

Can you recommend someone to give me advice on my maximum bid level?

When can I expect to hear back from you?

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Acquisition grants

These grants help museums and galleries purchase art for their collections.

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Gifts and bequests

What's the difference between a gift and bequest?

Can you tell me more about special tax schemes, like Acceptance in Lieu and the Cultural Gift Scheme?

What are the benefits of donating art through Art Fund?

How do you decide which organisations receive a work of art, can I put my organisation forward to be considered?

A donor has offered a work of art to my organisation, what should I do next?

Donate

Gifts & Bequests

You can help to enrich the UK’s public collections by gifting or bequeathing works of art through Art Fund.

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Jonathan Ruffer curatorial grants

Am I eligible for a grant?

What sort of costs can I apply for?

I've already booked my activity, can I still apply to cover the costs?

How many times can I apply? How many times can an organisation apply?

I'm a freelance curator, can I apply?

How do I claim the grant?

I'm the director of the organisation, do I still need to submit a letter of support?

Can I make a joint application with a colleague?

Can I apply for funding towards my formal education, like a masters?

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Jonathan Ruffer curatorial grants

These grants help curators undertake research projects by supporting travel and other practical costs.

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Art Fund Museum of the Year

What organisations are eligible to apply?

Can International Museums apply?

My organisation doesn't have a Director - who should the supporting letter come from?

Do you need to have a film as part of your application?

Can you apply again if you have previously been longlisted or shortlisted?

For supporting documentation can I send multiple images in a single PDF as one piece of media?

Can I use the supporting digital media section to add to my word count or application statement?

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Art Fund Museum of the Year

Art Fund Museum of the Year is the world’s biggest museum prize. It champions what museums do, encourages more people to visit, and gets to the heart of what makes a great museum.

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Marketing support

How can Art Fund help promote my event, exhibition or venue?

Where can I download your logos and brand guidelines?

When using the Art Fund logo, do I need to get sign-off?

What's the best way for museums and galleries to promote Art Fund?

How can I join the National Art Pass network?

What is the National Art Pass network?

How do I welcome National Art Pass members to my museum?

Promote your venue

Marketing support

Partner with Art Fund and join 900+ museums across the UK reaching a new audience.

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Completing your Evaluation Form

Why do I need to complete this evaluation form?

I already have a written evaluation report. Can I just send you that?

Will my responses affect future grant applications?

How long will the form take to complete?

I’ve received more than one grant. Do I fill out one form or several?

What information do I need before I start the form?

Can I see the questions before starting the online form?

What if I don’t know the answer to a question?

What if my project didn’t go to plan?

Can I complete the form in another format?

Who should complete the form?

What if my project involved partners?

Do I need to provide images?

If my organisation was the recipient of a gift/bequest, rather than a grant, do I use the same form?

What happens to the information I provide?

Is evaluation the same for every project?

Can evaluation benefit my organisation?

When do I need to complete evaluation?

What if I need support to complete the evaluation?