Past Funded Projects & Programmes

Guidance and support for emerging writers in poetry, playwriting and fiction

Supporting up and coming theatre designers

Performance and training opportunities for outstanding future soloists

Discovering and supporting the next generation of world class playwrights

Structured professional development programme for emerging directors

A number of commissions exploring the history, politics and craft of barbering

Supporting a continuing dialogue between two early-career artists

Supporting the curatorial practice of an animator and the presentation of a number of artist films

Artistic and professional development for six early career classical and contemporary musicians through performance opportunities and mentoring

Making space for risk and experimentation at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe and beyond

New work for DAB radio by 31 artists of different disciplines and practices

A new residency programme on Lydney Estate

A roadshow of emerging live art talent from the West Midlands

Supporting the critical research phase for first works of non-fiction

Support to develop a touring performance work into a film

A collaborative dialogue between artists across disciplines

A development opportunity for emerging jazz musicians

Eight new outdoor commissions across disciplines

Online access to professional development in movement and choreography

Research and thinking time for emerging artists across disciplines

A four-year programme for emerging dance makers

Four bursaries for producers in the South West, 19 artist retreats and six commissions

Professional development and £3,000 bursaries for animators