Applications invited for arts funding

The Isle of Man Arts Council is inviting funding applications for the 2022/2023 financial year.

Applicants are invited to apply for grants and underwriting which support personal and artistic development, equipment, workshops, performances and events.

Every year the Isle of Man Arts Council support many individuals and organisations seeking to promote the arts within the local community. Funding encourages people to enjoy the arts, whether through attendance at or participation in events and activities.

Applications should be submitted by Friday 30th September for consideration at an Arts Council meeting on 14th October.

For application forms and information, visit www.iomarts.com and click on ‘funding’. You can also email the team at iomartscouncil@gov.im or ring 01624 694598 with any queries.

The Isle of Man Arts Council

The Isle of Man Arts Council was set up over 50 years ago to support the work of local amateurs and professionals as well as visiting artists. It funds many organisations and offers advice and information to hundreds of people every year, encouraging and enabling participation and development in all aspects of the arts.

Membership of the Arts Council is voluntary. Members give their time freely to serve the people of the Isle of Man by developing and improving the knowledge, understanding, practice and access to the arts in all its forms. The Arts Council is a sponsored body of the Department of the Education, Sport and Culture.

Current members

The current chair of the IOM Arts Council is Mrs. Marlene Maska MLC.

Current Council members are: Laura Rowles, Chris Williamson, Sharon Walker, Ben Heath, Jade Boylan, Steven Daykin, David Kilgallon and Jeremy Theobald.

See all council member bios here. (https://www.iomarts.com/who-we-are/members)

National Joint Strategy for Culture and the Arts

The IOM Arts Council and Culture Vannin have a shared vision to promote and develop arts and culture on the Isle of Man. Whilst we work together to do this through our Joint National Strategy, we do so in very different and wholly distinct ways.

Read more about our initiatives here. (https://www.iomarts.com/what-we-do/aims )

Culture Vannin is represented on the council by Chris Williamson and the IOM Arts Council are in turn represented on the Culture Vannin Board by Jade Boylan.

Contact Us

The Isle of Man Arts Council

Department of Education Sport and Culture

Unit 8, Villa Marina Arcade

Harris Promenade

Douglas

IM1 2HN

Telephone:+44 1624 694598

Email: iomartscouncil@gov.im