Applications for the 2024 bursaries closed in October 2024. If you’re an artist looking to get involved with Sampad’s work, contact us here.
After the tremendous success of our inaugural bursary programme last year, we are thrilled to unveil the Sampad Artist Bursary Programme for 2024. In our second year, we are proud to offer three distinct bursaries aimed at fostering creativity and innovation within South Asian arts:
- Sampad Start Bursary (Emerging Artist): £500
- Mid-Career Artist Bursary: £1,000
- Digital Artist Bursary: £1,500
These bursaries are designed to support artists at different stages of their careers, encouraging experimentation, skill development, and the use of digital technology in the arts.
Eligibility Criteria
- Emerging Artist Bursary: Open to artists of South Asian heritage who self-identify as ‘emerging’ and meet our specified criteria.
- Mid-Career and Digital Artist Bursaries: Open to artists of South Asian heritage with at least three years of professional experience.
- Applicants must be based in the Midlands, England.
- Must have the right to work in the UK and be aged 18 or older.
- Applicants should demonstrate a commitment to developing their creative practice. For the Digital Artist Bursary, a focus on creative digital technology in producing and presenting artistic work is essential. Note: This does not include projects like screen dance or sharing via digital platforms (e.g., live streaming or podcasts).
Bursary Details
The awarded funds can be used to support a range of creative activities, such as:
- Personal time and artist fees
- Collaborator fees
- Rehearsal or research space
- Production and exhibition costs
The bursaries are one-time awards and must be utilised within one year of the grant date. Please note, we do not support:
- Generic residencies or visits not tailored to personal professional development
- Projects dependent on other unsecured funding
- Higher education tuition fees or costs associated with formal study
- Activities directly related to formal education for part-time students
We look forward to receiving your applications and supporting the continued growth and innovation in South Asian arts. Apply today to be part of this inspiring programme!
