Bow Skills workshop: bid writing and arts fundraising with Daniel Regan – an Arts Council England special! - Bow Arts

Overview

Join visual artist and arts fundraising expert Daniel Regan in this Arts Council England (ACE) project grants special workshop. Demystify the four investment principles, break down the application structure, and gain practical insights into building a successful ACE bid. The workshop covers different types of funding available for artists, a deep dive into ACE project grants and DYCP, and deconstruction of the ACE application structure with example answers. The session ends with a Q&A where you can ask burning questions about ACE project grants and arts fundraising.

What You Will Learn

• Gain insights to develop ideas and write grant applications to support your practice
• Learn how to bring a project idea to life and support the grant writing process
• Master the updated guidelines of ACE project grants and DYCP to build out a successful bid

Key Details

• Date: Thursday 11th June 2026
• Time: 6:00pm to 8:00pm
• Location: Media Space at the Lakeside Centre, Bazalgette Way, London, SE2 9AN

Fees

• £5.00 – £7.00
• £5.00 for concessions (students, over 65s, under 18s, Bow Arts artists, key workers)

About Daniel Regan

Daniel Regan is a visual artist and creative health consultant with over 20 years of experience exploring complex emotional experiences through the arts. He works as a queer, disabled, and neurodivergent person of mixed heritage, exploring themes of disability, heritage, and belonging. In 2015 he founded Arts & Health Hub, a not-for-profit supporting artists exploring health and wellbeing. He previously worked as Director of an integrated arts charity in primary care and is represented by Bethlem Gallery in London. Over the last decade he has raised close to £1m in funding for his own practice, other individuals, and organisations.

About Bow Skills

Bow Skills is a Continuing Professional Development (CPD) programme launched by Bow Arts in 2015 in response to artist feedback showing 90% of practicing artists find value in support outside formal education. The programme is open to all creative practitioners across London and includes talks, panel discussions, skills labs, and peer crits.

Access Information

The Bow Arts Trust office has step-free access from street level, including accessible toilets, and is service animal friendly. There is no hearing loop system. Accessible parking is not available on-site. For accessibility questions or to request accommodations (equipment, services, support, adjusted timings, or space adjustments), email [email protected] or call 020 8980 7774 (Ext. 3).

Transport Information

• Nearest stations: Bow Road (District and Hammersmith and City lines) is a 6-minute walk away; Bow Church (DLR) is a 3-minute walk away
• Buses: 205, 25, 425, A8, D8, 108, 276, 488, and 8 service the surrounding area
• Bike: Bicycle parking at Bow Church Station; nearest Santander Cycles docking station at Bow Church Station
• Office address: Bow Arts Trust, 183 Bow Road, London, E3 2SJ
• Opening hours: Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm