OWN ART Galleries Join the scheme now!

Arts Council England’s Own Art scheme is designed to make it easy and affordable for everyone to buy original, high quality contemporary art and craft. Customers can borrow up to £2,000, or as little as £100, to be paid back in equal instalments over a period of 10 months – interest free.

The scheme is available through selected galleries across England specialising in the sale of contemporary art and craft. To be eligible for membership, galleries must have been trading for a minimum of 12 months, hold (or be willing to apply for) a Consumer Credit Licence and operate a UK bank account capable of accepting payment by BACS.

Membership of the scheme is also open to art colleges and universities for the promotion and sale of work by graduates at their degree shows and to other appropriate establishments such as artist co-operatives and studio groups.

The application period to become a member of the scheme is now open. The closing date for the receipt of completed applications is 26 April 2010.

To apply for membership of the Own Art scheme please visit our website or email ownart@artscouncil.org.uk and ask for an application pack. Copies of the Guidelines and Criteria for membership and full terms and conditions for the operation of the scheme (Scheme Rules) can be obtained from our website at www.artscouncil.org.uk/ownart

Arts Council England is the national development agency for the arts. We want the arts to be at the heart of our national life. Providing interest free loans is one of the ways we encourage people throughout England to experience and enjoy art of the highest quality.

Own Art is also available in Scotland through the Scottish Arts Council
www.scottisharts.org.uk