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Grants of up to £2,500 are available through the Arts Council of Wales’ Sharing Together programme to help establish and strengthen networks across the arts sector in Wales.
The programme supports collaboration, knowledge sharing and opportunities for artists and organisations to share resources, develop skills and address common challenges.
Priority is given to networks representing Deaf, disabled, neurodivergent, ethnically and culturally diverse communities, alongside initiatives involving people experiencing deprivation or geographical isolation.
The type of projects that could be supported include
- Disabled artists’ network: Establishing a network for Deaf and disabled artists across Wales, with accessible meetings, peer support and opportunities to share professional experiences.
- Ethnically diverse artists’ forum: Organising networking events that bring together artists from different cultural backgrounds to exchange knowledge, develop partnerships and address barriers within the arts sector.
- Rural arts network: Creating an online forum and organising regional meetings to connect artists working in isolated communities, helping them share resources and collaborate.
- Emerging artists’ network: Bringing together early-career visual artists, writers or performers for peer-learning sessions, professional discussions and skills-sharing events.
- Arts organisations’ networking event: Hosting a one-off event for existing arts networks to recruit new members, exchange good practice and strengthen their activities.
Grants can cover 100% of eligible project costs.
Organisations based outside Wales may also be considered where they propose establishing a network in Wales.
Key points
- Grants of up to £2,500 are available.
- Supports new and established arts networks in Wales.
- Projects must demonstrate shared needs and potential sustainability.
- Funding can cover the full cost of eligible activities.
Applications close at 1pm on Wednesday 27 January 2027.
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