Mike Howley Trust – Funding Round now open!

Quay Arts announces New Round of Mike Howley Trust Funding to support young Island Creatives!

Applications Open: Friday 29th September 2023

The Trustees of Mike Howley Trust welcome young Island 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.

This funding is available for 18-30 year olds on the Isle of Wight who want to develop their skills. You can choose to use the funding towards training, coaching, recording, rehearsal space, staging, publishing, instruments, equipment and more! 

DEADLINE: Applications for this round close on Oct 27th 2023.

Previous 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.

Awards will be given approx. Nov 10th 2023 and the funds must be used within 4 months from the award being made, so by the end of March 2024.

For funding information and application guidelines, please visit: www.quayarts.org/mht/

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the Quay Arts team on: [email protected]