What funding is available for my arts project? There is a variety of funding available for arts projects depending
on the sort of project you are planning to run. Some of these come from lottery sources such as
Awards for All or the Arts Council and some can come from funding that is not arts specific, but for
example could be aimed at the age group for which you are planning to run a project. If you are
planning to run a project that benefits Spelthorne residents, you can apply for a Leisure Development
Grant from the council or up to £500 or 50% of your project (which ever is less). Visit our funding
page for more information on funding sources, or contact Kirsteen Roe, the Arts and Heritage Development
Officer on 01784 446338 to discuss your funding needs.
Where can I find advice about running an arts project? There is a lot of advice available and even training courses that can help when you are
developing an arts project. The main areas that need to be considered are health and safety (for
staff and volunteers as well as participants), insurance, working with children and young people. You
might also want advice on how to organise your project and where to look for funding (see Q5 below). Kirsteen
Roe, Arts and Heritage Development Officer, can advise on all of these areas. There is also a
four day course called the Community Arts Training Scheme (CATS) which runs in Surrey for people who
want to develop skills that will help them to organise successful community arts projects. If
you wish to attend this course, you would be eligible to apply for a Leisure Development Grant to help
you with some of the costs. Contact Kirsteen on 01784 446338 How do I find an artist or company for a workshop or performance? Surrey County Council have artform specialist officers that can advise
in the fields of visual arts, dance and drama and have good contacts with local artists and companies.
They are: Visual Arts Officer, Alison Clarke – 01483 757258 or e-mail sca.visual@surreycc.gov.uk.
Drama Officer, Hannah Faith-Dix – 01483 751537 or e-mail sca.drama@surreycc.gov.uk.
Dance Officer, Gail Brown – 01483 776128 or e-mail sca.dance@surreycc.gov.uk.
You can also contact Kirsteen Roe, Arts and Heritage Development Officer
at Spelthorne Borough Council on 01784 446338. Expect to pay a minimum of £150 a day for a freelance artist. This
is the Arts Council of England’s recommended minimum rate for artists. Always ask artists if they
have their own public liability insurance and a current CRB (Criminal Records Bureau) check if they
are to work with children, young people or vulnerable adults. Also check that they are entitled
to work in this country and are registered with the tax office for tax purposes.
Is there a leaflet or information available about arts in Spelthorne? Spelthorne Community Arts Association produces a newsletter called Arts News which lists local arts events and local arts groups. Groups pay a small fee to become a member of the association, which meets regularly throughout the year. To contact Spelthorne Arts Association, phone their secretary, Mrs Dorothy Robertson, on 01784 452675. There is also a free leaflet called Artwalk which lists public art in Staines. The leaflet is produced by the council and is free of charge. Public art includes most artwork that is in the public domain such as sculptures, carvings on walls and outdoor mosaics. For a copy of the leaflet, please phone Leisure Services on 01784 446433 or e-mail leisure@spelthorne.gov.uk.
Where can I join an art, dance or drama etc class? Spelthorne Borough Council produce a Leisure Guide each year, that lists contact details for all the groups we are aware of and have allowed us to publish their details. For a free copy of the guide or to ask for your group to be included in future guides, please phone Leisure Services on 01784 446433 or e-mail leisure@spelthorne.gov.uk.
