Feedback from the expert peers

The peers discussed the overall quality of the applications to this round and made the following comments:

Strong applications:

• presented a compelling concept and explained it clearly.
• included high-quality artistic support material.
• included a detailed, realistic budget and a clear, achievable timeline.
• provided evidence of confirmed partnerships and relevant letters of support.

Advice for future applicants

Quality

• Explain why your activity matters and why now is the right time for it.
• Describe your concept in enough detail for the peers to understand what you plan to do.
• Include enough examples of your artistic work to demonstrate its quality. Choose recent, relevant examples.

Planning

• Keep the activity focused and realistic.
• Provide a detailed timeline that shows the activity is achievable.
• Show how each cost was calculated, using the description field in the budget to explain your figures.
• Show how artist wages and fees were calculated, with reference to industry rates.
• Include contingency plans for any income that is not yet confirmed.
• Include letters of confirmation from the people and organisations named in your application.

Benefit

• Explain how the activity will benefit you, as well as the sector or broader community.
• Say who your audience is and how the work will reach them.
• Include independent letters of support that show demand for the activity.

Writing and support material

• Write in plain English and avoid jargon.
• Get someone to proofread your application.
• Curate your support material carefully so it is relevant to the activity.
• Make sure all links work.
• Use clear filenames and formatting for attachments.