The Bermuda Arts Council Act, 1969

(Date of Assent 27th May, 1969.)
(Operative Date 27th May, 1969.)

..."3. The Principal objects of the Council shall be

• (a) to develop and improve the knowledge, understanding and prectice of the arts;
• (b) to increase the accessibility of the Arts whether by means of Festivals of the Arts, or otherwise, to the public throughout Bermuda;
• (c) to advise and cooperate with Government Departments, art groups and societies in Bermuda and other bodies on any matters concerned whether directly or indirectly with the foregoing objects."

Bermuda Arts Council Grants

Applications for grants are available from the Bermuda Arts Council under three broad categories:

• Student Grants
• Individual Grants
• Organization Grants

Other regular activities of the Arts Council include:

• Mini Grants to deserving artists for good works in the previous year
• Hosting the Lifetime Achievement Awards

The Council has recently been involved in protecting the development of the arts in Bermuda by responding to, negotiating with and following up with policy recommendations on:

• Department of Immigration's Work Permit Policy for Fine Artists; and
• The seizure of artwork deemed offensive by Bermuda Police.