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Beneficiaries 2023 – 2024

Organisation/applicantGenreHeadline descriptionYearsAreaGrant 23-24Website
Annelise BucherDanceRelay is a danced chain reaction. Playful and spontaneous, 5 dancers and 5 musicians collide to create unexpected relationships.London1,500
Apples & SnakesP&LFuture Voices: a development programme for 40 emerging spoken word poets from across England to celebrate our 40th anniversary in 2023London5,000www.applesandsnakes.org
Ardent Theatre CompanyTheatrePerformance fees for ARDENT8 to support 8 actors from outside London early in their professional careers who face socio-economic barriersLondon5,000www.ardenttheatre.co.uk
Art in Perpetuity TrustArtMentoring Award for 4 art graduates, across 2 years, mentored by APT Artists providing free studios and exhibiting opportunties.2 of 2London6,000www.aptstudios.org
Arthur KeeganMusicAlbum of new music celebrating Thomas Hardy released by award-winning record label. Will help establish composer's career.Bristol2,460www.arthurkeegan.co.uk
Buxton International FestivalMusicA programme offering young musicians, in the early stages of their career, a professional environment in which to get work experience.Buxton, Derbyshire4,400www.buxtonfestival.co.uk
Chisenhale Dance SpaceDanceA programme providing 8 early career marginalised dance artists with seed funding & bespoke mentorship to kick-start creative projects.London5,000www.chisenhaledancespace.co.uk
Contemporary Music for All (CoMA)MusicConnect the Dots: workshops for 8 emerging composers, teaching techniques in inclusive collaborative music making with disabled musicians.London3,000www.coma.org
Cove ParkArtFuture Materials Fellowships 2023 : research and production residencies for visual artists working with sustainable materials and processes.Isle of Bute6,000https://covepark.org
Curious Directive Theatre CompanyTheatreHYPOTHESIS retreats are a paid residential opportunity for early career theatre companies - a unique week to think, dream & strategise.Norwich3,000www.curiousdirective.com
English National OperaOperaENO offers professional playing and singing fellowships to musicians from diverse backgrounds to break down barriers to career progression.London4,500www.eno.org
Far From The NormDanceFar From The Norm performer associates will equip 3 performers with action-based learning to develop as leading HipHop dance artists.Kingston-upon-Thames4,000www.farfromthenorm.com/
FieldnotesP&LSupporting 4 early career writers with a 6-month mentorship and development programme to facilitate the production of new poetic works.London4,300www.fieldnotesjournal.org.uk
Fifth WordTheatreAcclaimed theatre company Fifth Word will create the first ever East Midlands-wide training programme for promising early-career playwrights.Derby5,000https://fifthword.co.uk
Gothic OperaOperaSingers’ fees for the London revival of Robert Planquette and H.B. Farnie’s Rip van Winkle, or the Legend of Sleepy Hollow in October 2023Bath6,800www.gothicopera.co.uk
High Barnet Chamber Music FestivalMusicArtist fees for our third season of concerts platforming the best early-career musicians in the heart of High Barnet.London2,000www.hbcmf.co.uk
HOMEArtHOME Projects is an artist development programme to support and mentor emerging North-West artists/curators, culminating in an exhibition.Manchester2,850www.homemcr.org
International Guitar Foundation (IGF)MusicYoung Artist Platform 2023/4:year-long mentoring +commissioning &performances for 3 composers & 6 musicians +training for 50 more guitarists.London5,000www.igf.org.uk
Kate LoweOperaImmersive Opera Concerts: exciting and immersive opera concerts featuring young upcoming professional singers and instrumentalistsGuildford2,000www.katelowemezzo.wordpress.com/
Leanne ModenTheatreI am seeking funding for time to write a piece of theatre about rural poverty and the pluses & minuses of tourism in small communities.Nottingham1,000www.leannemoden.com/
Lewis Coenen-RoweMusicA concert of new chamber music created during the covid-19 pandemic by four emerging composers based in Glasgow.Glasgow3,540www.lewiscoenen-rowe.com
Lewisham ArthousePerformance ArtWhen dance meets visual art: showcasing of a new live art performance project for the public to support emerging dancers and artists.London1,600www.lewishamarthouse.org.uk
Lucy MellorsOperaA tour of It is I, Seagull, Lucy Mellors' innovative new ACE-supported play, using opera, comedy & storytelling to explore mental health.Gosport2,500https://lucymellors.com
Magma PoetryP&LSupport emerging writers to co-edit issues 86 (theme: Food) & 87 (Islands) of Magma Poetry, giving them new skills and Magma new audiences.London5,280https://magmapoetry.com
Manchester BaroqueMusicA professional development scheme of training, mentorship and performance for early-career musicians specialising in historical performance.Manchester5,000www.manchesterbaroque.co.uk
New Diorama TheatreTheatreRECHARGE: a joined-up skills & creative development programme to upskill & elevate talented, diverse early-career ‘Covid-era’ theatre-makers.London4,800https://newdiorama.com
Photographers' GalleryArtFolio Fridays support emerging photographers through networking opportunities & portfolio feedback from industry professionals & the publicLondon5,000www.thephotographersgallery.org.uk
RABBLE TheatreTheatreRABBLE Lift, providing seven inspiring paid internships for early-career actors and theatre makers on a professional production in 2023.Reading4,000www.rabbletheatre.com
Rhona StevensMusicTo support the creation of Mirr - a new body of multi-genre music, rooted in the writings of Scots poet Violet Jacob.Glasgow1,960www.rhonastevens.com
Royal National TheatreTheatreSupport an additional, new design residency at the National Theatre – an annual, year-long paid position for early-career theatre designers.London5,000www.nationaltheatre.org.uk
Scherzo EnsembleOperaFunds to support fees for early-career orchestral players in three fully-staged performances of Rossini’s opera ‘La Cenerentola’.London6,000https://scherzoensemble.com
Sound FestivalMusicSupporting 11 early career composers to be mentored & work with 2 ensembles & a choir to develop pieces for performance at soundfestival 23.Aberdeen4,500www.sound-scotland.co.uk
Tara TheatreTheatreNOVA, our commissioning scheme for emerging writers of South Asian heritage, and Spoken Space, a mixed genre evening with open mic.London5,000https://taratheatre.com
The Night With…MusicSupport toward the 2023 emerging composer development covering their expenses to attend 2 workshops with Xenia Pestova Bennett.Dunlop3,000www.thenightwith.com
Theatre Royal Stratford EastTheatreAssistant Director Scheme: 4 early-career theatre directors assist and learn from the Director of 4 plays, from rehearsal to performance.London5,000www.stratfordeast.com
Theatre-RitesTheatreUnderrepresented emerging directors receive mentorship/training to develop career in visual theatre/puppetry productions for young audiences.London5,000www.theatre-rites.co.uk
UPROAR/ Wales New Music EnsembleMusicComposer Studio 2023 – Mentored, structured programme for 6 early-career Welsh composers to write for UPROAR ensemble of 12 musicians.Cowbridge, Wales5,000www.uproar.org.uk
Wild ArtsOperaAn artist development programme giving coaching, mentoring and performance opportunities to 4 early career singers.London3,650www.wildarts.org.uk
Total£154,640

Beneficiaries 2022 – 2023

Organisation/applicantGenreDESCRIPTIONAreaAmount awarded
The AlbanyPerformanceSupporting 12 Associate Artists to create work, boost their career & influence the Albany’s programme, through funding, space & mentoring.London5129
Alex MarlowP&LFunds to support time in writing & editing first full collection of poetry, for publication in 2022/23.London4500
Art in Perpetuity TrustArtMentoring Award for 4 art graduates, across 2 years, mentored by APT Artists providing free studios and exhibiting opportunties.London6000
Behn QuartetMusicRecording and Release - a digital album championing the works of lesser-known female composers, Germaine Tailleferre and Grażyna Bacewicz.London2990
Ben WeirArtA new series of semi-permanent works: architectural interventions within a contemporary art gallery forced to change location and downsize.Belfast2000
Brighton Early Music Festival (BREMF)MusicBREMF Live will support emerging musicians & provide vital training & performance opportunities to strengthen career paths within the sectorBrighton3000
Buxton International FestivalMusicA programme offering young musicians, in the early stages of their career, a professional environment in which to get work experience.Buxton4000
Catalyst ArtsArtCatalyst selected Dreambean for this year's Graduate Award to provide a public solo exhibition and professional development opportunity.Belfast1500
Citymoves Dance AgencyDanceFast and Dirty: A facilitated residency for early career artists leading to commissioned performances at DanceLive and Sound Festival.Aberdeen3190
Clean Break Theatre CompanyTheatreCatch, a new short play, will support the development of individual Member artists and their entry into professional creative careers.London5000
Ella JonesArtFunding to employ 3 x Engagement Curators to consult on an arts project using Cubism to forge solidarities amongst precarious workers.London750
English National OperaOperaENO Director-Observers is a diversity scheme to give 4 ethnically diverse theatre practitioners the chance to experience working in opera.London4000
FACT (Foundation for Art & Creative Technology)ArtFACT Together 2022 is an online, digital residency and commissioning programme, supporting early-career artists in the North of England.Liverpool5000
Farnham SinfoniaMusicSix aspiring professional musicians will each perform a major concert work in public as a soloist with our professional orchestra.Farnham5000
Gothic OperaOperaSingers’ fees for Gothic Opera’s Halloween 2022 project: a double bill of forgotten works by two French nineteenth-century female composers. London6600
J. Eva Collins AlonsoTheatreTo pay fee for J. Eva Collins Alonso to write a theatre show based on alternative histories of radio retold from a female perspective.Stevenage2000
Jermyn Street TheatreTheatreFunding the Mentoring pillar of our Creative Associates scheme, intended to transform and develop the careers of 10 emerging theatremakers.London5000
Jonny MansfieldMusicA CD of contemporary jazz compositions recorded by award winning musicians and released by prominent jazz label - supporting my early career.Huddersfield3200
Little Angel TheatreTheatreSupport two Puppetry Interns on a year long placement, to diversify this niche art form and upskill two emerging Puppetry makers.London5000
Liverpool PhilharmonicMusicLaunching 4 talented early career musicians from diverse backgrounds into Orchestral life, removing barriers with 12 months crucial support.Liverpool5000
Merry Opera CompanyOperaTo the fees of young up-coming professional opera singers in 15 performances of 2 touring productions that give them an edge in auditionsEdenbridge5240
Mid Wales OperaOperaSupport for young artists in both cast and cover roles on Mid Wales Opera’s Spring 2022 tour of Puccini’s La bohème.Caersws, Powys4000
National Dance Company WalesDanceLaboratori 2022 encourages the development of new creative partnerships and choreographic ideas under the mentorship of creative innovators.Cardiff5000
Niamh DownesMusicTo record my debut folk album.London1500
Old Vic TheatreTheatreOV Theatre Makers is a programme that supports emerging theatre artists to gain the skills and confidence needed to progress their careers.London5000
Opera Makers, TheOperaStaging a new English, puppet version of Pergolesi's La Serva Padrona, working with early career performers & theatre makers.London4000
Orange Tree TheatreTheatreA comprehensive, developmental programme allowing talented, early-career playwrights to work collaboratively with industry professionals.Richmond4000
Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment (OAE)MusicThe Rising Stars of the Enlightenment scheme supports young singers by offering mentoring and performance opportunities with the OAE.London3000
Oxford Bach SoloistsMusicOBS Artist Scholarships: a year-long professional development opportunity for 14 early career artists with coaching & performance experience.Oxford5000
Papatango Theatre CompanyTheatreCommissions to support five emerging playwrights selected through the Papatango Prize, the UK's biggest annual playwriting opportunity.Cirencester4000
Phoebe MallinsonMusicRecording and releasing 'Lucid Dreams' album (9 songs) Money would go toward... - Recording costs - Mixing costs - Mastering costsLondon4714
Re:Verse TheatreTheatreArtistic spending for the creation and staging of the original play ‘The Hamlet Voyage’ in Bristol and Edinburgh, exploring new approaches.Bristol4000
Royal Scottish National OrchestraMusicFILM COMPOSERS' LAB: One-of-a-kind career development opportunity for emerging composers wanting to expand their skills in film composition.Glasgow2500
Sherman TheatreTheatreSupporting development opportunities for new & emerging artists to work on Sherman’s programme of main house and youth theatre productions.Cardiff3000
SmorgaschordMusicA festival with new music at its heart, aiming to explore unexpected connections between musical and literary cultures both local and global.London/ Oxford2000
Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings (SPAB)ArchitectureThe SPAB Scholarship gives early career building professionals the skills to make a positive contribution to the historic environment.London7000
Tara Arts Group (Tara Theatre)Theatre4 regional producers support 16 emerging South Asian artists from across the UK to develop work for a festival at Tara and a national tour.London5000
Waterperry Opera FestivalOperaOur Young Artist Programme is a fully-funded unique training and development programme focused on diversity and opportunity.Oxford3850
Wise ChildrenTheatreWise Children’s Trainee scheme: supporting early career theatre-makers to hone their practice in a professional setting.Bristol2460
ZooNation: The Kate Prince CompanyDanceTo support 3 young Hip Hop artists to develop their professional performance skills through training, mentoring and production experience.London4800
Total158,923

Beneficiaries 2021-2022

OrganisationGenreDESCRIPTIONAreaAmount Awarded
Alex HitchcockMusicFunding recording of new original music for a contemporary jazz album on prestigious label Fresh Sound New Talent.London2950
Alice BucknellFilmSupport to complete an emerging artist's major new film and presentation in her first solo exhibition in a significant art space in London.London1800
Animikii TheatreTheatreThe Kaspar Hauser Experiment will collaborate with access/sensory theatre creatives to make a new touring play for Autumn 2021/Spring 2022.Horsforth W Yorkshire6000
Birmingham Opera Company
OperaTo support emerging artist Ross Ramgobin with an extensive programme of training to perform in our landmark production of Wagner's 'Rheingold'.Birmingham3500
BOOK Music & LyricsMusicFunding for the facilitation of 30 Advanced level Composer and Lyricist professional development workshops for Musical Theatre.London6000
Box of Tricks Theatre CompanyTheatreFunding to support three early-career North West playwrights to write a new play with support from Box of Tricks.Manchester3000
Brighton Early Music Festival MusicBREMF will support emerging musicians and provide vital training and performance opportunities to strenghten career paths within the sector.Brighton3000
British Youth OperaOperaSupporting two weekend masterclasses with BYO; aiming to make opera for everyone, not just those who can afford it.London2500
Cample LineArtCommission to support emerging artist Saoirse Anis to develop new film and performance work exploring her Scottish-Moroccan heritage.Dumfriesshire2380
Edinburgh Film FestivalFilmTalent Lab, a professional and creative development programme for 24 UK emerging filmmakers working towards their first feature films.Edinburgh5000
City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra (CBSO)MusicAn early career development programme for conductors, tailored to their individual skills and experiences.Birmingham4000
Claire RobertsMusicFunding for a new EP for early-career composer and vocalist Claire Victoria Roberts. Manchester2000
Corinne MynattFilmCollaboration to create the soundscape for a documentary film, telling untold stories of an underrepresented architect's live and work. London4000
Cowbridge Music FestivalMusicCMF Young Artists' Recital 2021: promoting two Welsh artists at the start of their chareers, pianist Luke Jones and composer Sarah L. Lewis.Cowbridge, Wales2000
Drake MusicMusicAn accessible, tailored programme of commissioning, mentoring and training for three early career Disabled musicians from across England.London3600
East Neuk FestivalMusicBAND IN A VAN (BIAV) - sending world-class classical, jazz and folk out of the halls into the community, raising morale as we face Covid. East Neuk3000
Fuel Productions LtdTheatre3 seed commissions and a 3-year programme of support for diverse, early stage theatre makers. London2000
Gate TheatreTheatreA new online professional development programme for 12 early-career designers from backgrounds under-represented in the theatre profession.London3000
Gothic OperaOperaOrchestral ensemble fees for Gothic Opera's UK premiere production of La Nonne Sanglante by Gounod, performed in London this Halloween.Bath6860
Hampstead TheatreTheatreAn opportunity for young playwrights to develop their craft under the mentorship of an award-winning playwright.London5000
HighTide TheatreTheatreSupport two writers on HighTide Playwrights Cohort programme; providing financial support, mentorship, professional & artistic development.London/East of England5000
Hull Urban OperaOperaTo allow 3 early-career opera singers to learn new techniques interacting with film in Louis Mander's 'Whistle & I'll Come to You' (2015).Hull3000
James WilsonFilmFunds to produce a short silent film on gratitude inspired by and starring five creatives, with a soundtrack by an early career flautist.Leeds3433
Little Angel TheatreTheatreSupporting two Puppetry Internships for a 6 month extension, to diversify this niche art form and upskill two emerging Puppetry Makers.London5000
Magma PoetryP&LPublication of the 82nd issue of Magma Poetry, which will highlight and showcase Black poets in partnership with the Obsidian Foundation.London5450
Marie BashiruMusicAssistance with purchase of audio interface for recording of studio album.London625
Marienella PhillipsMusicRecording sessions at the Fishergate Point Centre for the Arts, Nottingham for experimental electronic opera 'Lucrezia: History Rewritten'.Bristol2190
Modern Art OxfordArtPlatform Graduate Award - Professional development for emerging artists, with exhibition and accompanying public events at Modern Art Oxford.Oxford2000
Mozartists, TheOperaSupport for the development of early career singers in Classical Opera’s performance of Mozart’s 'La Betulia liberata'.London3500
Multi-Story MusicMusicFunding to train 21 musicians at the beginning of their careers to devise their own Living Programme Note performance of Eastman 'Stay On It'.London5000
National Dance Company WalesDanceLaboratori supports choreographers to develop new choreographic ideas under the mentorship of innovators in the field of contemporary dance.Cardiff5000
National Youth Jazz Collective MusicNYJC’s Ambassadors Scheme for emerging jazz graduates keen to expand their portfolio & join NYJC’s national faculty of stellar music leaders.London5740
New English Ballet TheatreDanceFull-time fixed-term professional development opportunity for an emerging dancer in the early stages of their career.London5000
Opera Makers, TheOperaHopes & FearsLondon5293
Oxford LiederMusicOxford Lieder Mastercourse - a week-long residential for 9 talented singer/pianist duos with professional coaching & performance experience.Oxford3000
Project OneTheatre/FilmOur company's first venture into filmmaking, the 15-minute short film 'Reasons', continuing our creative output despite the Covid-19 crisis.London500
PsapphaMusicPsappha seeks to support the creative development of 24 emerging composers over a 10-month period as part of its 30th Anniversary year.Manchester5000
Red Note EnsembleMusicThe Engaged Composer programme will train 10 early career composers to run inspiring projects with community groups.Edinburgh4000
Roundhouse Trust, ThePerformanceThe Resident Artist Programme facilitates the development of outstanding emerging artists as they progress into the creative industries.London3000
Royal Scottish National Orchestra (RSNO)MusicCOMPOSERS' HUB: A rare but vital opportunity for 5 emerging UK-based composers to develop their careers by composing music for an orchestra.Glasgow2500
Scherzo EnsembleOperaScherzo Ensemble are seeking funding for the principal role fees in our new production of 'Il turco in Italia' at Longhope Opera July 2021.London6000
Sheffield Creative Guild LtdArtA mentoring programme for 10 emerging creatives in a post Covid-19 world.Sheffield3000
Southbank SinfoniaMusicSpitalfields Music's ‘Trainee Music Leader Programme’ trains and mentors a musician from Southbank Sinfonia to lead creative music workshops.London2000
SPABArchitectureThe SPAB Scholarship gives early career building professionals the skills to make a positive contribution to the historic environment.London7000
Trac CymruMusicAvanc - a unique and transformational early career development programme for Wales's most talented young professional folk musicians.Barry2000
TransformPerformanceNext Wave' - commissioning fees and professional development for early career Northern artists, adapting to new models of performance.Leeds3400
Wysing Arts CentreArtFunding is requested to support two residencies specifically targeting talented early career artists at Wysing Arts Centre.Cambridge5000
ZooNation (The Kate Prince Company)DanceZooNation Creative Dance Assistant scheme to support 4 young artists (18-24 yrs) by providing paid experience, employment and mentoring.London4520
Total grants to date178741

Beneficiaries 2020 – 2021

OrganisationGenre DescriptionAreaAmount Awarded
Art in Perpetuity TrustArtMentoring & studio award for two painting graduates to be mentored by APT artists, with exhibiting opportunities to realise their potential.London5900
Asia HouseMusic Funds to support UK-based and young up-coming artists in the production of twelve events on the history of human voice.London5000
Castlefield GalleryArtSupport for Bluecoat Castlefield Gallery Fellows – an intensive & bespoke development programme for North-based early career visual artistsManchester4460
Edward NesbitMusic A CD of my choral music recorded by the Choir of King's College London and released by Delphian Records - supporting me early in my career.London3000
Film LondonFilmSupporting 12 earlier career moving image artists with comprehensive development programmes to strengthen careers and facilitate production of new works.London5200
Fuel Productions LtdTheatre3 seed commissions and a 3-year programme of support for diverse, early stage theatre makers Tom Stuart, Racheal Ofori and Rosemary Kingsley. (Now supporting Peaceophobia by Evie Manning)London2000
Glasgow Sculpture StudiosArtGlasgow Sculpture Studios (GSS) is looking for funding to support its annual MFA Graduate Fellowship over two years (2019 and 2020).Glasgow2000
HighTideTheatreSupport the development of Sonia Jalaly a female playwright of colour, to write a full draft of her play for production from 2020 onwards.East Anglia4000
International Guitar FoundationMusicYoung Artists Platform 2021 for 7 young professional guitarists (24 live and online concert showcases) and training/mentoring for 50+ guitarists.London4500
James RogersArtTo provide assistance into material innovation and the capacity for their use on a self-built and hacked 1.5m3 3D printing machine. London2600
Khidr CollectiveP&LCreating an e-journal for British Muslim artists to contribute toward featuring poetry, short stories, illustration & photography.London2000
London SinfoniettaMusicA Digital Commissioning Scheme engaging early-career composers with expert technicians to create new works for digital platforms and devices.London6000
Peaceful Defeat, TheTheatreFour Hundred Vlogs is a theatre production; interrogating modern culture through the figure of legendary Youtuber Logan Paul.Woodford Green, Essex2400
Performances Birmingham Ltd (THSH)Music"Jazzlines Commission" will partner 2 young Birmingham musicians with composers from elsewhere in UK to compose and perform new repertoire.Birmingham3000
Photographers' GalleryArtFolio Fridays: The Photographers’ Gallery’s monthly portfolio reviews that support emerging photographers to develop their practice.London5000
PsapphaMusicPsappha’s 2020-21 composer development programme: providing expert support for some of the UK’s best emerging professional composers.Manchester4000
Rifco ArtsTheatreTo support 3 British Asian playwrights, early in their careers, to research and develop a new play and bring it to an online audience.Watford3000
Samuel LittleArt/ ArchitectureThe visual documentation and dissemination of an overlooked reuse culture disappearing from agricultural building practice.London2500
TOTAL66560

Beneficiaries 2016 -2017

Beneficiary

Type

Amount

Beside the Seaside Productions Funds to support the writing, workshop and final draft, rehearal and performance of a new play commissioned by Beside the Seaside Productions in 2017 2,500
Concert Theatre Support for a new music/theatre hybrid performance based on Anne Bronte’s ‘The Tenant of Wildfell Hall’ touring to art galleries 2,089
Cowbridge Music Festival Support for Young Artists’ Recital in 2016 Festival 2,000
East Neuk Festival Funding for ENF Retreat, offered to 10 musicians at the start of their careers, with opportunity to name 2 participants as TFAT beneficiaries 3,000
English National Opera Funds for 2 trainee repetiteurs 3,000
Glasgow Sculpture Studios Two years’ funding for the annual MFA Graduate Fellowship, 2015 & 2016 4,000
Greenwich Dance Agency Support for ‘Scratch-Support-Show’, a 10 month artist support programme for Hip Hop dance artists 4,400
Hampstead Theatre Support for ‘Hampstead Downstairs’ programming 5,000
Helios Collective Funds for project to rehearse, masterclass and perform three new operas 4,000
High Time Support for the Emerging Artists Programme 5,000
Iris Theatre Set designer fees for open air promenade production of Treasure Island 3,000
Keshia Watson Funds to support production of ‘Pale Imitations’, a new play with live jazz music 1,389
Ledbury Poetry Festival Support for Voice Coaching sessions for emerging poets in the 2016 Poetry Festival 4,000
Leeds Lieder Performance and training opportunities during 2016 Festival for early-career singers and emerging composers 2,500
London Sinfonietta Support for Digital New Music Festival. Now part of a longer programme, agreed Jan 2016 5,600
New Diorama Theatre Funds for series of projects to support performances in London of emerging UK-wide theatre groups 5,000
New English Ballet Theatre Support for one choreographer in new ballet project culminating in tour in Summer 2016 5,000
Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment Further support for OAE Experience scheme 3,000
Papatango Theatre Company Resident Playwright Scheme 2016 support for Sam Grabiner 2,500
Phoenix Dance Theatre Commission for emerging choreographer Sandrine Monin’s first professional dance work to be premiered and toured in 2017 5,000
Poetry London Ltd A mentoring scheme for nine poets, three per year for the next three years. 4,980
Psappha Contemporary Music Ensemble Support for 12 graduates on the ensemble’s Composing for scheme 4,000
Roman River Music Support for early career performers at Summer and Autumn chamber music festival 2,000
Royal Welsh College of Music &
Drama
Grant to support commission of 4 plays for NEW: 2016, a writing festival which features the College’s graduating actors. 3,000
Seonaid Goody Funds to support materials for new adult puppet show exploring the work of Samuel Beckett 1,000
Shakespeare Globe Trust Funds for ‘Shakespeare’s Music’, a p/t course for 20 graduating early modern musicians to widen the pool of
suitable stage musicians
2,000
Sound Festival Funds for new music collaboration between emerging composer/sound artist and two performers for 2016 Festival 2,000
Standpoint Funds to support one Standpoint Futures residency for regional visual arts practitioner 5,000
Swaledale Festival Support for two concerts in the 2017 Festival’s Young Artists Platform 2,000
UP Projects Support for floating cinema artist’s residency, including chosen artist’s fee 5,000
Wiltshire Music Centre Support for Young Artist Programme and Residency 3,000
Wysing Arts Centre Support for alternative learning programme for 10 early career artists out of formal education 1,000

Total to date at March 2017

£106,958

 

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