Artist funding and grants for UK creatives

The home of crowdfunding for artists

Whether you’re seeking artist funding for workshops, exhibitions, studio equipment or community events, Crowdfunder connects you with supporters who believe in your work and help make your idea happen.

Artists crowdfunding projects

No platform fees for creative projects when you start crowdfunding

How to fundraise on Crowdfunder

Whether you’re an individual artist or part of a collective, we can help you raise funds, grow your audience, and bring your creative projects to life.

Start crowdfunding

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Prize draws

Give your supporters the chance to win unique experiences that bring your community together.

Success story

The Drug of Art

Artist, presenter, and disability campaigner Alison Lapper founded The Drug of Art — an inspiring project that uses creativity to support young people’s mental health and wellbeing. Having experienced profound grief following the tragic loss of her 19-year-old son, Parys, Alison understood firsthand how the power of art can help people navigate anxiety, loss, and difficult times. With the support of the crowd and match funding from British Airways, The National Emergencies Trust, Avios, and East Sussex County Council, she successfully raised £82,197 from 444 supporters to bring the project to life.

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How crowdfunding works

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Tell your story

Be open about your situation, why support matters and set a realistic target. Bring it to life with a short video.

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Add exciting rewards

Give people rewards they’ll love: discounted stock, exclusive events, art workshops run by you.

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Promote everywhere

Use social media, your mailing list, posters in your venue, and the local press to shout about your campaign.

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Get funded

Collect donations, apply for match funding, thank supporters, and build momentum.

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Artists funding FAQs

How does funding for artists projects work?

Raising funding for your idea couldn’t be easier with Crowdfunder. Simply create your profile and let your supporters fund your cause. Our community fundraising platform lets you put your project in front of a bigger crowd, outside of your local network. Promote your campaign to more people, as well as public sector and corporate organisations.


How do I set up a crowdfunding page?

It’s really easy to start crowdfunding for your cause with Crowdfunder:

  • Create your crowdfunding profile
  • Tell your story - add photos and videos to your profile to show people why you’re fundraising
  • Apply for match funding to boost your fundraising
  • Offer rewards or set up a prize draw to give back to your crowd

How will my crowdfunding money be paid out?

Crowdfunder lets you choose weekly or monthly payouts when you set up your project. If you do not wish to receive funds until a later date, you can choose to manually start payouts from your dashboard after your project goes live. Please note all funds go through a 7 day clearing period before they are eligible to payout.

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