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
Professional dashboard
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?
Get funding
Acquisition grants
These grants help museums and galleries purchase art for their collections.
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.
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.
Weston loan programme
What sort of projects does the programme fund?
What kind of places can I borrow from?
Can my museum apply for the Weston Loan Programme?
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Weston Loan Programme with Art Fund
These grants enable short-term loans of important works of art and artefacts to museums and galleries across the UK.
Re-imagine grants
Who can apply?
When can I apply for funding?
Will you continue this programme next year?
Can I apply for a Small project grant and a Respond and reimagine grant at the same time?
Do you offer emergency support through the Respond and reimagine grants?
Can I still apply for funding if my previously planned activity has been paused due to lack of funding?
Can I recruit a member of staff or freelancer with the funding?
I can't get funding from other sources because my organisation isn't accredited - can I apply?
Do you fund capital or building repairs projects?
How many grants you are offering and how much funding is available in total?
Can libraries or archives apply?
Can arts organisations in a hospital or clinical setting apply?
Is there a time limit on how long I have to spend my grant?
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Reimagine grants
These grants are designed to inspire creativity and increase stability and resilience in the sector.
Museum of the Year
Can International Museums apply?
What organisations are eligible to 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?
What timeframe is covered by Art Fund Museum of the Year 2025?
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?
What time do applications close on 8 February?
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Art Fund Museum of the Year 2024
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.
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
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Online ticketing
Who is Art Tickets for?
How can my organisation sign up to use Art Tickets?
What is Art Tickets?
How can I add another user to my Art Tickets team?
Why is Art Tickets free where other platforms charge a fee?
I can't log into my account to manage Art Tickets. Can you help?
Art Tickets
Online ticketing
Developed by museums for museums, our free online ticketing system makes things simple.