Own Art

  • Own Art is a national initiative, supported by Arts Council England, to make buying contemporary art and craft affordable by letting you spread the cost of a purchase over 10 months with an interest free loan..

     

     How does it work?

     Own Art loans allow you to borrow from as little as £100 up to £25,000 and pay it back over 10 months, completely interest-free. You can choose to finance all or just part of your purchase and multiple items can be bought with one loan. The best part is that you can take your masterpiece home with you straight away.
     
    Applying for an Own Art loan is easy!
    To apply all you will need is proof of residence and signature - for example, a driving license. Own Art is available to all UK residents over the age of 18, subject to status. This means that you must be able to meet one of the following criteria in order to be approved for a loan:
    • Working at least 16 hours a week (employed or self-employed)
    • A retired person in receipt of a pension
    • If you are not working but are married to or living with a partner who does meet the above criteria, then you may still apply, provided that your partner is happy for their employment details to be included on your application form.
     
    We’ll take you through the simple loan application process, which normally takes about 10 minutes, after which you’ll get an instant decision. Once the application is approved you will need you to sign the agreement and you can take your artwork away there and then. 
    You can even apply online. Just email art@whitewatercontemporary.co.uk and we'll send you a link to complete your application from the comfort of your own home.
    You will receive a welcome letter from Own Art’s finance partner Hitachi Capital Consumer Finance and following this your 10 monthly payments will be collected from your account by direct debit. This usually starts about four weeks after you’ve made your purchase.
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