Bermuda Arts Council

Bermuda Arts Council The Arts Council, founded in 1969, aims to promote public awareness of the value of arts and its continued development and growth to Bermudian society.

The Arts Council was founded by an Act of Parliament in 1969 with the intent to promote public awareness of the value of arts and its continued development and growth to Bermudian society as it relates to our youth and all Bermudians and visitors alike. The Principal objectives of the Council is to develop and improve the knowledge, understanding and practice of the arts; to increase the accessibi

lity of the Arts whether by means of Festivals of the Arts, or otherwise, to the public throughout Bermuda and to advise and cooperate with Government Departments, art groups and societies in Bermuda and other bodies on any matters concerned whether directly or indirectly with the foregoing objectives.

12/03/2026

The Bermuda Arts Council (BAC) has announced the fourth quarter recipients of its 2025 grants, continuing its support for Bermuda’s creative community.

This round of funding recognises artists and cultural projects across multiple disciplines, including Jordan Carey (Loquat Winter Programming), Ayana Bean (The Zaraya B. Series children’s book), Alex Andre (The Kazi: Village Rescue animated short film), and Alyson Thompson (feature-length documentary on Bermuda’s civil disturbances).

Minister of Tourism & Transport, Culture & Sport, the Hon. Owen Darrell, JP, MP, said the Government remains committed to investing in Bermuda’s creative sector and supporting projects that celebrate Bermudian stories and cultural identity.

The Bermuda Arts Council’s increased annual funding continues to empower artists and organisations whose work enriches Bermuda’s cultural landscape.

Learn more about BAC grants and the 2026 application process:
👉 www.artscouncil.bm

Here’s why this is great news ⬇️ An increase in applicants is good. An increase in first-time applicants is even better!...
08/03/2026

Here’s why this is great news ⬇️

An increase in applicants is good. An increase in first-time applicants is even better!

Part of our mission is to stimulate wider community participation in the arts. By making our grant application process more accessible to all local creatives, we have succeeded in encouraging more members of our community to apply for arts funding.

To see our available grants and awards, please visit artscouncil.bm.

Applications are now open for Bermuda Arts Council Student Grants! Each year, we award Student Grants to help Bermudian ...
03/03/2026

Applications are now open for Bermuda Arts Council Student Grants!

Each year, we award Student Grants to help Bermudian students pay tuition to pursue a degree in literature, performing and visual arts.

If you know any Bermudian students pursuing degrees in the arts, please share this post with them!

Visit bermudascholarships.com to apply. The application deadline is May 31, 2026.

Congratulations to Alex Andre, Onion Bulb Grant Awardee!The Onion Bulb Grant is a monthly award for the creation of a sp...
26/02/2026

Congratulations to Alex Andre, Onion Bulb Grant Awardee!

The Onion Bulb Grant is a monthly award for the creation of a specific arts initiative including projects, events, materials, education, and more. All mediums are welcome and the grant is open to Bermudians of all ages. We encourage community engagement and collaboration in and about the work.

Applications are now open for the next Onion Bulb Grant. Apply by March 1st at artscouncil.bm.

Please note that this grant cannot be used to support or market completed works. A legal guardian’s signature is required for any applicants younger than 18 years old.

As an artist, you want to spend more time on your craft and less time applying for funding. Last year, we transitioned t...
25/02/2026

As an artist, you want to spend more time on your craft and less time applying for funding.

Last year, we transitioned to a digital system to simplify the grant application process so you can do just that. Our streamlined and accessible process aligns us with international grant-giving standards.

Check out our available grants and awards at artsouncil.bm.

Congratulations to Alyson Thompson, Project Grant Awardee!The Project Grant is a quarterly award that supports specific,...
23/02/2026

Congratulations to Alyson Thompson, Project Grant Awardee!

The Project Grant is a quarterly award that supports specific, bold, compelling, risk-taking art projects within and beyond the standard exhibition venue. Successful grant recipients may use the fund to support a distinct chapter, aspect or component of a larger project.

The current Project Grant application window closes on March 1st. Visit artscouncil.bm to learn more.

Behind each grant and award, there is a story. Bermudian creatives are honing their craft, gaining more experience, adva...
20/02/2026

Behind each grant and award, there is a story.

Bermudian creatives are honing their craft, gaining more experience, advancing their education, embracing new challenges and enhancing our culture.

Please visit our profile to see the previous recipients.

Learn more about our grants and awards at artscouncil.bm.

Congratulations to Loquat Shop, Stewardship & Production Grant Awardee!The Stewardship & Production Grant is a quarterly...
11/02/2026

Congratulations to Loquat Shop, Stewardship & Production Grant Awardee!

The Stewardship & Production Grant is a quarterly award that funds the presentation, performance, preservation and/or representation of Bermudian art, ensuring that these artistic works can reach their full potential.

The current application window closes March 1st. Visit artscouncil.bm to apply.

More funding means more arts! We are grateful for the opportunity to grant more funds to people making incredible stride...
11/02/2026

More funding means more arts!

We are grateful for the opportunity to grant more funds to people making incredible strides within Bermuda’s Arts Community.

Our grants support artistic excellence, innovation and growth amongst Bermuda’s creatives, from students to established artists.

This additional $50,000 in funding from the Bermuda Government Department of Culture will make more projects possible, enable more students to pursue artistic education, preserve more of our culture, and continue to raise the bar for the arts in Bermuda.

Learn more about the Bermuda Arts Council at artsouncil.bm.

Congratulations to Ayana Ming Bean, Onion Bulb Grant Awardee! The Onion Bulb Grant is a monthly award for the creation o...
09/02/2026

Congratulations to Ayana Ming Bean, Onion Bulb Grant Awardee!

The Onion Bulb Grant is a monthly award for the creation of a specific arts initiative including projects, events, materials, education, and more. All mediums are welcome and the grant is open to Bermudians of all ages. We encourage community engagement and collaboration in and about the work.

Applications are now open for the next Onion Bulb Grant. Apply by March 1st at artscouncil.bm.

Please note that this grant cannot be used to support or market completed works. A legal guardian’s signature is required for any applicants younger than 18 years old.

It’s a new year, which means new Bermuda Arts Council appointments!As our 2026 Arts Council Membership is finalised, we ...
07/01/2026

It’s a new year, which means new Bermuda Arts Council appointments!

As our 2026 Arts Council Membership is finalised, we ask for your patience during this brief period of transition.

Once the council has been reappointed and officially announced for this year, the new council will evaluate all incoming applications.

In the meantime, please continue to submit grant applications as scheduled.

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