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Ventosa Siamesis

Theo Jansen's Ventosa Siamesis is a 10 metre-long, mechanical sculpture powered by the wind. The self-propelling beach animal, which has made recent appearances on Exmouth beach and in Exeter city …

We fund arts activities that engage people in England, or that help artists and arts organisations carry out their work.

If you have an idea for something you want to do with the arts, find out more about Grants for the arts, our main open application funding programme.

Grants for the arts

Regular funding for organisations

Between 2008 and 2011 (our current funding period from government), we will invest £1.3 billion of regular funding in around 880 arts organisations across England.

Managed funds

Our managed funds allow us to identify new opportunities for the arts to flourish, by developing projects that reach and engage the public.

Grants for the arts

Grants for the arts funds arts activities that engage people in England, or that help artists and arts organisations carry out their work.

Sustain

Sustain is our response to the impact of the recession on arts organisations whose sustainability is important in delivering our mission of great art for everyone.

Grants for the arts

The quickest and easiest way to apply for Grants for the arts is through our new online application form.

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Latest publications

Annual review
Annual review 2009

Our annual review looks at a range of funded arts activity across the country, and …

Arts Council England annual review
Annual review 2010

Our annual review looks at a range of funded arts activity across the country, and …

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