For the past 24 years, London’s October Gallery has attracted exhibiting artists from as far afield as Papua New Guinea and Mongolia, as well as hosting performances, educational workshops and talks. Up until four years ago, the gallery was run without any core funding. However, a grant from the Association of London Government (ALG) provided much-needed financial security, in the form of a four-year grant, contributing £10,000 annually. But this week, the gallery’s application for continued core funding was refused by the ALG, despite a high recommendation rating. Yesterday, the gallery’s directors expressed their dismay that the decision to fund the organisation had not been deferred along with other companies.
ALG funding decisions deferred, but it’s not all good news
Last week, arts organisations across London were stunned when the Association of London Government (ALG) announced drastic funding cuts and, in some cases, the complete withdrawal of financial support, to about 30 arts companies. While a number of these, predominantly working within socially-inclusive frameworks, had their funding decisions deferred, others were not so lucky. But industry sources
7 Feb 2003
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