The Arts Foundation was set up by anonymous bequest in order to support UK-based artists from across the spectrum of the Arts. The annual Arts Foundation Futures Awards (AFFAs) gives out five £10;000 fellowships every year. These are awarded on the basis of past work and enable future development.
The contribution of the Arts Foundation awards to the arts in the UK is demonstrated by many of our fellows. To name just a few: Wayne McGregor (Choreographer; 1994), Sarah Kane (Playwriting; 1998), Ali Smith (Writer; 2001), Asif Kapadia (Film Directing; 2001), Rufus Norris (Theatre; 2002), Carol Morley (Film; 2003), Brothers Quay (Animation; 2004). For some, the award has given them the support and encouragement to pursue their practice full-time such as Lynette Yiadom-Boakye.