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Funding opportunity for disabled artists announced with 'Unlimited' arts programme backed by Creative Scotland The 'Unlimited' arts programme - which supports the development of exceptional new work from disabled artists - has published their Fund guidance ahead of an application opening date in October. The fund's applications will open on Thursday 1 October, and it has a closing deadline of Tuesday 27 October at 12 noon. The programme supports disabled artists to develop their practice and to form new relationships and collaborations with producers, venues and promoters. It also aims to increase distribution of work (through touring, including international touring, and digital iterations) affording greater opportunities for audiences to see some of the very best work from disabled artists across the UK and internationally.
Seasonal Fluctuations by Sonia Allori :: photograph by Fleeta Siegal
platforms, connections and allies to emerge.”
Italian composer and musician Sonia Allori who is trying to find a way forwards in life using disability, music and words as tools for change. Read more @
Since 2013, Unlimited has provided nearly £4 million to 280 disabled artists through commissions, awards and support, making it the www.weareunlimited.org.uk/commission/sonia-allori/ largest supporter of disabled artists worldwide. Unlimited grants have previously supported Scotland based creatives including Scottish/
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Backed by The National Lottery and in partnership with Creative Scotland, Arts Council England and Arts Council of Wales, a total of £500,000 will be available to individuals working across the cultural spectrum. Full details of the Unlimited programme and eligibility criteria can be found over on the Unlimited website - link below. While many artists and companies are unable to tour and share work through conventional channels and platforms, Unlimited seeks to continue to commission artists and bring outstanding, boundary-breaking work to UK and international audiences in these unprecedented times. Milica Milosevic, Head of EDI at Creative Scotland said: “We are delighted to offer new voices and emerging talent in the disabled artist community in Scotland, the opportunity to develop their creative practice through this hugely successful commissioning partnership. Unlimited is the largest supporter of disabled arts worldwide whose mentorship of their selected artists is often a game changer for their careers. Our investment of £120,000 over 2 years underpins our commitment to increase the diversity of our arts, screen and creative industries in Scotland, and promote fresh creative expression through encouraging new
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