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Unlock your artistic potential: Mike Howley Trust offers £1,500 for young creatives

The Trustees of Mike Howley Trust welcome young Isle of Wight 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.

Available for 18-30 year olds
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 the end of March 2024.

Previous awards
For example, our past Mike Howley Trust awards have included:

  • 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

Apply from Friday
Please note that the application form will not be live until 29th September and applications will close 27th October, then awards will be given on approximately 10th November.

For funding information and application guidelines, please visit our Website.


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