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GM Arts Access Bursary
In partnership with Wigan Council, GM Arts is offering bursaries up to £500 for Wigan based freelance creative practitioners. These bursaries are here to support your growth by making it easier to attend workshops, training, networking, or access other professional development opportunities.
The goal of the GM Arts Access Bursaries is to reduce financial pressures so that creative practitioners can focus on expanding skills and networks, irrespective of personal or economic circumstances.
The GM Arts Access Bursaries are designed to support those who find it challenging to cover the costs associated with artist development, such as:
- Collaboration opportunities with other artists or creatives
- Exhibition or performance opportunities
- Industry conferences and seminars
- Mentoring sessions
- Networking events
- Online courses and webinars
- Portfolio reviews
- Professional coaching
- Question and answer sessions with industry experts
- Rehearsal or studio opportunities
- Research trips
- Travel costs
- Residencies
- Training workshops or courses.
The bursary is not aimed at supporting the purchase of hardware or equipment.
How to apply:
To make an application, please complete the below form and email it to theturnpikegallery@wigan.gov.uk.
2025 GM Arts Access Bursaries.
The deadline for applications is Wednesday 12th February 2025.