Toynbee Studios is a nice place. There's a nice atmosphere in the building. The people are nice. The café is nice too. Imagine being one of those nice artists, who casually and comfortably goes to work there. It really must be nice...

Well, you can either dream on or put pen to paper (or fingers to keyboard) and apply for some generous support from Artsadmin, which is based at Toynbee Studios (deadline this Thursday 8th):

Artsadmin Bursaries 2010

This year Arts Council England have provided us with funding to address the under-representation of Deaf and Disabled artists in Live Art by supporting a minimum of three bursaries specifically for artists who define themselves as Deaf or Disabled. We therefore particularly welcome artists who define themselves as Deaf or Disabled to apply.

Artsadmin's intention is to offer timely support to artists who are emerging, have a rigorous and engaging practice, and would value a period to delve into ideas and processes without pressure to produce a final result. The bursary is not a commission or a production grant but a package of support that can be used flexibly according to each artist's needs, and is oriented towards research and process.

This year the scheme will support a minimum of seven artists over the period June 2010 - May 2011.