Arts Council of Wales Creative Steps for Individuals — £500–7,500 for Career Development of Diverse, Deaf, Disabled and Neurodivergent Artists

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£500–7,500 (plus access costs, up to 90% of the cost) for professional and business development — not for making new work: peer-to-peer learning, training courses, building artist networks, mentorship or coaching, business, social media and marketing advice, website and marketing materials, equipment or materials that professionalise a practice, or setting up a new organisation. The budget can include the cost of your own time, freelancers, mentors, access and childcare. Art forms include music and opera, visual and applied arts, dance, theatre, digital and interdisciplinary arts, community engagement, circus and outdoor arts, and health and wellbeing.

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Individual artists and creatives in Wales who identify as ethnically and culturally diverse, D/deaf, disabled or neurodivergent, with demonstrable experience as an artist or creative professional (or, with a portfolio, CV or examples, artistic potential). A conversation with a Relationship Manager and an Expression of Interest are required before applying. Film and literature are subject to the fund’s FAQs.

Dates & details

Deadline

Expression of Interest by 1 p.m., 10 February 2027 (email creativesteps@arts.wales); full application by 1 p.m., 3 March 2027

Costs to the artist

10% of development costs from other sources (cash or in-kind)