Over the past two decades The Moth House has dedicated a great deal of its resources to artist-led schemes, which have benefited a wide array of talent.
We have also aimed to deepen the quality of cultural provision in the UK by giving a voice to individuals who have too often been overlooked. Through a comprehensive outreach program with our gallery and museum partners, we have sought to mobilise vulnerable and underprivileged groups such as suicide bereavement and mental health support groups, ex-offenders and their families, individuals on the Autism spectrum, etc.
In 2020, with support from the Arts Council England, we launched our Artistic Practice Support Scheme, an initiative whose sole objective is the provision of career advice and portfolio feedback for emerging artists.
As part of our commitment to supporting the professional development of UK photography, we are funding established, mid-career UK artists and other industry professional such as academics, curators, publishers, etc. to hold free advice sessions with emerging visual practitioners.
Especially allocated mentors look at artist’s portfolios and projects and provide invaluable information to help them deal with the creative and financial rigours of their practice. This may include providing project specific and research advice, feedback on university and funding applications, career and marketplace contacts, etc.
If you’re interested in being mentored or in mentoring artists, please apply using the appropriate links below.
The positive impact of this program on artists cannot be overstated. It provides them inspiration, focus, a source of ambition and aspiration, access to professional artists, new approaches, skills, contacts, energy and momentum.