A Guide to More Accessible Open Calls ~ Introduction

Last year, we asked over 1,200 creative people —…

1. We don’t know about it

If someone’s never heard of your opportunity, they definitely cannot apply…

3. We don’t think we’ll get it

In a world that has mostly excluded everyone but the most privileged…

4. We can’t afford it

We know that organisations don’t necessarily have the funding they need to run…

2. We don’t understand it

Use clear, concise language and be extremely transparent about what you…

7. We gave up along the way

Sometimes people get really close, but at the end of the day, it’s just…

6. We can’t fill out the application form

Once someone knows they can actually make it work, now…

5. We don’t have the time or flexibility

We live in a busy, complicated world. Let’s do our best to…

Ok, now go fix your application!

Of course, this is just a start of an ongoing process. We recommend organizations update applications and open calls every few years, and we welcome your help in continuing to shape this guide!