We’re here to support bold creative visions from disabled artists based in England, Scotland, and Wales.

Awards over £25,000 are a chance to get that almost-there piece in front of audiences. Perfect for artists who’ve had some funding but haven’t been able to get the work out there yet.

We want to help take it further, connect it with audiences, and make sure it’s seen in the places it deserves to be.

We’re looking to invest in work that will have a life beyond the initial commission. We expect all the work we fund to reach multiple audiences, as part of our wider mission to challenge and change the world. 

The panel will consider: 

• High quality 
• Disabled-led 
• Innovative and ambitious 
• Touring or exhibition potential to reach diverse venues and audiences 
• Artist has a track record of creating work and reaching audiences 
• The work can be completed within a 16-month timeframe

Large awards available:

• Two x £80,000 Open Awards for artists based in England
• Two x £50,000 Open Awards for artists based in England
• One x £50,000 Open Award for artists based in Scotland
• One x £30,000 Open Award for artists based in Wales

You’ll be expected to have a minimum of 10% match funding* from other sources (which can be cash or in kind) for our larger awards (over £25k)

*This match funding cannot be from your regional arts council.

At this expression of interest stage, you don’t need to supply a detailed budget or tell us about match funding. You just need to give an idea of the overall cost of your project.