This funding is to help public museums, galleries, historic houses, libraries, and visual arts organisations in the UK provide meaningful paid work experience opportunities for full-time university students.

The work experience will enable students to explore their interest in the arts and related future career options before they graduate.

Organisations can apply for up to £10,000 towards costs associated with paying students for their time to help deliver projects.

The Art Fund will consider 100% of the funding for the costs.

Applicants should allow at least eight weeks between submitting applications and when they need a decision.

The next closing date for applications is 19 September 2025.

Find out more and apply at the Art Fund Student Opportunities webpage here.