My grant funding letter came yesterday. It is quite intimidating and demands my attention. It lists conditions which I must wait upon in order for the Trust to carry out its legal status.
On Saturday I visited a place where I want to show my performance or at least the outcome of this project – whatever form it takes. It is a church built before the restoration as I came to understand. It is sparsely decorated and contains a pulpit with three levels. There is a grand piano towards the chancel and a strange baroque facade jutting into the central space which hints at the regality of the room behind. That room was used by the residents of Claremont House so that they could attend church without mixing with those of a lower standing in the central space below. There are also coat of arms dotted around the place, hinting at the standing of some of the attendees.
It was a hot day, so I stayed within the thick stone walls of the church until the lady who books the events turned up. When she did we talked about the work and the dates and also about recieving grants. It seems that funding is a big issue among local arts venues in Surrey.
So the grant lists certain terms among others:
– A press release must be issued to announc the award
– Everyone involved in the porject must be informed of the Trust’s support.
– 2 complimentary tickets must be provided to one of the performances.
I’m not too sure how to carry out these terms. However I have signed the agreement and will post it today. Any questions I will follow up with the Trust. But yes, this is not an idea anymore. Money is attached to it, and with money comes the decision that it has to be carried through. Even though I will not get any money towards this project before October due to match funding.
