Bermuda Arts Council

Student Grant
Ages: 16+

• Offering tuition support for Bermudian students pursuing degrees in the arts.
• Awarded annually – see bermudascholarships.com for application & deadlines.

Cliff Jumper Grant $2,500
Ages: 16-25

This grant celebrates daring creativity and innovation in the arts. The Cliff Jumper Grant is designed to support and celebrate young, emerging artists between the ages of 16 and 25 who are ready to take a bold leap into their creative careers. The award aims to empower these aspiring artists by providing them with the resources and visibility necessary to strengthen their portfolios and kick-start their careers in the art world. The Cliff Jumper Grant seeks to identify and support individuals who demonstrate exceptional artistic promise and a clear commitment to developing their skills. Recipients receive BMD $2,500 to support the development of their portfolio. Awardees will be selected based on the strength of their portfolio and their commitment to a professional career in the arts.

Organisation Grant $5,000
Ages: 21+

Supporting Bermuda-based arts organisations, this grant emphasizes collaboration, community, and cultural enrichment. The Bermuda Arts Council Organisation Grant aims to support and enrich the arts community in Bermuda by providing financial aid to organisations dedicated to the arts. The selected organisation will receive BMD $5,000 to fund arts-related events, shows, or initiatives that contribute to Bermuda’s cultural and artistic landscape. The funding can be used to support the planning and execution of public art events, performances, exhibitions, or shows that showcase the talents of local artists and engage the community. Organisations looking to expand their knowledge or skill set in the arts can utilise the grant to fund workshops, training sessions, or educational events.

Professional Development Grant $2,500
Ages: 18+

The Bermuda Arts Council Professional Development Grant aims to support and enrich the creative professional community in Bermuda by providing financial aid to start-ups and established businesses dedicated to the arts. The selected organization will receive BMD $2,500 to fund arts-related events, shows, materials, equipment, or initiatives that contribute to Bermuda’s cultural and artistic landscape. Examples of businesses that may apply for this grant include but are not limited to face painting, muralists, or fashion designers. The Professional Development Grant is open to Bermudian Artists who are 18 years or older. Artist collaboratives are welcome to apply but must be represented by a single applicant.

Education & Experience Grant $2,000
Ages: 18+

The Bermuda Arts Council Education & Experience Grant awards BMD $2,000 for workshops, certificate programs, residency fees, and travel costs associated with achieving these goals. This grant cannot be used to supplement expenses that have already occurred. The Education & Experience Grant is open to Bermudian Artists who are 18 years or older. Artist collaboratives are welcome to apply but must be represented by a single applicant.

BAC Project Grant $5,000
Ages: 18+

The Bermuda Arts Council Project Grant awards BMD $5,000 for the creation of a specific art project. The Project Grant is open to Bermudian Artists who are 18 years or older. Artist teams are welcome to apply but must be represented by a single applicant.

We are interested in supporting bold, compelling, risk-taking work in and outside of the standard exhibition venue. Successful projects value unconventional approaches to art making, professionalism, critical dialogue, collaboration, and new models of community interface. Applications may address a distinct chapter, aspect, or component of a larger project. Grants cannot be used to support, or market completed works. All mediums are welcome. Community engagement and collaboration in and about the work is encouraged.

BAC Stewardship & Production Grant $3,000
Ages: 18+

The Bermuda Arts Council Stewardship & Production Grant awards BMD $3,000 for the presentation, performance, preservation, and/ or representation of Bermudian Art. Examples include but are not limited to, creating a book about Bermudian culture, putting on a music event that supports Bermudians, or costs for curating an art show that will have a positive impact on Bermudian culture. Institutions and groups committed to advancing and preserving Bermudian Art are welcome to apply but must be represented by a single applicant who is 18 years or older.

Materials & Equipment Grant $2,000
Ages: 18+

The Bermuda Arts Council Materials & Equipment Grant awards BMD $2,000 for the purchase, maintenance, or updating of equipment or materials necessary for the development of an individual or a group’s art practice. The Materials & Equipment Grant is open to Bermudian Artists who are 18 years or older. Artist collaboratives are welcome to apply but must be represented by a single applicant.

Onion Bulb Grant $1,000
Ages: —

The Bermuda Arts Council Onion Bulb Grant awards $1,000BMD for the creation of a specific artsinitiative including projects, events, materials, education, and more. Grants cannot be used to supportor market completed works. All mediums are welcome. Community engagement and collaboration inand about the work are encouraged. The Onion Bulb Grant is open to Bermudian Artists of all ages. Ifunder 18 years of age, legal guardian’s signature is required.

Earl Cameron Award

The Earl Cameron Award, in honour of Bermuda’s distinguished son Earlston J. Cameron, CBE, recognizes expertise and vision in the field of theatre, cinematography, film or video production.Introduced in 2019, this discretional award will be presented to a Bermudian professional in early- or mid-career who has demonstrated exceptional passion, commitment and talent as evidenced through their body of work in one, or several, areas including writing, directing, acting and technical production

The Lifetime Achievement Award

Presented to those persons who are respected in their art form, and who have created a significant body of original work that is representative of the Bermudian spirit.

The Patron Award

Presented to those persons who have been benefactors to the Bermuda Arts Community. The award signifies the appreciation of the Bermudian community.

The Founder Award 

Presented to those persons who are, or were, pioneers in their respective art form, and thus have been mentors/role models for their fellow artists and the generations to follow.

Mary Prince Award $5,000
Ages: 18+

• The Bermuda Arts Council awards one Mary Prince Award annually to an artist who is selected through a rigorous panel screening process. We honour Mary Prince by acknowledging and rewarding living Bermudian artists who carry on her legacy. Awardees demonstrate a consistent pursuit of truth, justice, and equity in their work. These are the qualities that Mary Prince fought, sacrificed for, and ultimately wrote about. Mary Prince Award recipients will receive BMD $5,000 to purchase supplies, equipment, and any other supplies they may need to pursue a creative professional lifestyle.
• Artists must be a Bermudian citizen, 18 years or older. Artists may not apply to receive the Mary Prince Award as it is by nomination only. The Mary Prince Award is awarded at the sole discretion of the Bermuda Arts Council. Awardees must submit a headshot, personal biography, resume, and professional portfolio, and attend up to two events relevant to the award.

BERMUDA ARTS COUNCIL FELLOWSHIP
Ages: 21+

Highlighting one Bermudian artist and supporting their development and creation of new work and pursuing a creative professional lifestyle. Awardee may receive mentorship and promotion from the Bermuda Arts Council and other professional support.