Emerge - Young Artists Bursary Applications Open
3.10.2016
Applications are now open for the Emerge bursary 2017
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For 2017, Upland is offering 2 x Young Artists Bursaries for artists and makers originally from or with a connection to Dumfries and Galloway. Upland will offer a mentoring programme with an established practitioner in a related discipline, £1000 to fund the creation of new work, and funded and automatic entry into Spring Fling 2017 (27-29 May 2017).
The programme is aimed at emerging artists who intend to pursue a career as a professional artist. Emerge aims to provide support which will enable the participants to develop both creatively and professionally providing a stepping stone between education and a career in the arts.
For more information visit our opportunities page.
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