The Trustees of Mike Howley Trust welcome young Island creatives to apply for up to £1,500 to help them realise their artistic ambitions.
Funds are available for those involved in dance, theatre (including film/video), music and writing.
This funding is available for 18–30-year-olds on the Isle of Wight who want to develop their skills, you may choose to use the funding towards training, coaching, recording, rehearsal space, staging, publishing, instruments, equipment, and more.
Please note that funds must be used within four months from the award being made, so projects and a report must be completed by 31st December 2024.
Examples of past Mike Howley Trust awards include:
- A creative writer received funds for courses exploring writing and illustrating children’s books.
- A musician received funds to help develop, mix, and re-master tracks for an album.
- A dancer/choreographer received funds for 1-to-1 specialist training.
- A filmmaker received funds towards pre-production costs.
Lily George, previous award recipient, said,
“The support from Mike Howley has given me the time, space and resources to be able to choregraph and develop my creative practice. I’d urge any young creatives to take up this offer!”
Lily used her grant towards venue hire, a speaker, creating a soundtrack, choreography time and mentoring for Ad Astra (by Shademakers UK).
To see how this grant influenced the Ad Astra project, please visit their website.
Information Day
If you would like to discuss your ideas or get advice before applying, why not come along to our Information Day?
There will be an information day held at Quay Arts Cafe on Tuesday 28th May. Simply drop in between 10am and 12pm, or by appointment between 12pm and 1pm (email [email protected] to book).
How to apply
Application forms are now live and close 16th June 2024. Awards will be announced 5th July.
For funding information and application guidelines, please visit the Quay Arts website.
If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact us as we are here to help, please feel free to email [email protected]
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