We Are Creators is a pioneering artist studio programme that supports emerging visual artists from across Cheltenham and Gloucestershire to develop their practice and build successful careers in the visual arts sector. The ambition is to support early career local artists and enrich the cultural offer for Cheltenham and Gloucestershire.
Artist Bursary Programme
The programme is intended to support the professional development of emerging artists. A bursary through this programme could support you by offering time and space to help develop your practice, to enable it to thrive in new ways in the future. There are seven places on the programme in 2022/23.
You will benefit from:
- An independent studio space at no monetary cost to you, providing you the space to develop your practice for 12 months (with an option to reapply for a further 12 months)
- An exhibition space available (in the Sir Charles Irving Community Art Gallery) for either a one month group show or a selected solo show
- Creative production guidance and support for in house exhibitions from our team of creative producers
- Free access to selected workshops and talks from visiting artists
- Discounted hire on additional exhibition space across the year
- Retail platform; a chance to sell selected products at certain times of the year
There are 7 places on the Artist Bursary Programme in 2022/23. The deadline to apply is midnight on Wednesday 1 June.
Who can apply for the Artist Bursary Programme?
- Applications are welcome from emerging artists from all visual arts disciplines
- By ‘emerging’ we mean someone who has yet to receive a major solo exhibition and someone that has not had extensive media coverage for their work. We do not define an emerging artist by age
- No formal prior educational qualification required, but we would expect you to have a level of experience and self-learning, plus evidence of independent practice
- You must be aged 18 years or older
- No upper age limit
- You should not be in full time education
- Applications from individuals only
- You live within Gloucestershire
Youth Fellowship Programme
This programme is intended to support the development of young artists below the age of 30.
- Become part of a dynamic creative network of art and design practice
- Apply for an artist’s bursary at The Wilson
- Receive peer to peer guidance and support for the development of your practice
- Add your profile to the We Are Creators online platform to promote your practice
- Take part in our regular events programme and WAC socials
- Develop exhibition and project ideas which will be supported by the Wilson team and considered for our exhibition and events programmes
- Free access to workshops and talks from visiting artists
- Retail platform; a chance to sell selected products in the Wilson café and retail area
- Join our Creative Communities Panel and help us shape our creative programmes at The Wilson
Who can apply for the Youth Fellowship Programme?
- Applications are welcome from emerging artists from all visual arts disciplines
- You should be 30 or under
- By ‘emerging’ we mean an early career artist who has yet to receive a major solo exhibition and someone that has not had extensive media coverage for their work.
- No formal prior educational qualification required, but we would expect you to have a level of experience and self-learning, plus evidence of independent practice
- Applications from individuals only
- We expect you to live within Gloucestershire
The deadline to apply is midnight on Wednesday 1 June.
View more details about 'We Are Creators' offered by The Wilson Arts Gallery and Museum.