Devon based artist/photographer George Rayner received a Gane grant in September to cover the printing costs of the magazine he produced to accompany his solo exhibition ‘Back on the Farm’ at Studio Kind in Barnstaple. The magazine and exhibition are the culmination of over a years worth of work documenting the lives of young farmers in North Devon. George says of his work that it “often considers themes of climate change and unveils man’s impact upon the earth as well as his own interpretation of existence and being.” The magazine will be a long-lasting visual documentation of the project and the area at this time.

Bristol artist Sanni Pyhaenniska received a Gane Trust grant in February 2024 to enable her to have the prints for her first solo exhibition, Salad Days, at Hours professionally framed. Sanni told us that this elevated the presentation of her work and brought the collection to life, resulting in more than hoped for sales and the offer of more exhibitions. If your creative project needs a financial step up, apply for a Gane Trust grant via the Apply page of this website, where you also find more information. Deadline for receipt of applications for the next meeting is 28 August 2024.

Bristol artist Daisy Hvnter got in touch recently to say that thanks to the Gane Trust grant she received last year she has reached her goal of developing her mural painting style and taking part in Upfest this year. If you have a creative project in the pipeline that a grant of upto £500 would help, why not make an application? You’ll find the application form and information about what the Trust considers giving grants for on the Apply page.

Textile artist Jade Ogden from Somerset received a Gane Trust grant to buy two heddle weaving looms to use in her workshops with people with learning disabilities. As an established handweaver herself, working with regeneratively  farmed local wool, Jade is keen to teach people who otherwise might not find gainful employment how to master this skill and work independently.

Earlier this year, Siobhan Joan applied successfully to Gane Trust for a grant to help her buy a new kiln to support her progressing her ceramic practice. Having purchased the kiln, Siobhan has been able to widen and increase her scope of production, and is now selling her ceramics through the Bristol Guild of Applied Arts. A good situation for Siobhan and for all the customers able to buy her mugs and plates to enjoy at home.