As part of our rolling talent development programme, members will be able to apply for special opportunities to help develop their creative practice, which include 121 advisory sessions, mentoring, photoshoots, videography sessions and bursaries.
Online applications to these opportunities will come available in the News & Opps section of the website. Look out for these opportunities via our Instagram & Facebook pages, and monthly e-newsletter – double check your Spam/Junk folder for our newsletters and mark as ‘safe’.
Please note, spaces for these opportunities are limited – so make sure to spend some time on your application. If you have any questions or require support filling out the online application forms, please email georgia@iwcreativenetwork.com.
We will be announcing opportunities for mentoring, photoshoots and videography sessions very soon – watch this space!
Special Opportunities in 2025…
121 CREATIVE ADVISORY SESSIONS – ONLINE WITH ALYS SCOTT HAWKINS
This year, we’re offering 2hr long advisory sessions, released quarterly to individual creatives that need support in developing their portfolios, requiring guidance in arts funding applications, current ideas or ways to progress in their field of work – in any creative discipline.
Round 1 of 2025 applications will open in May for sessions to be taken in June. Another series of sessions will be available for creatives to apply for in August to be taken in September for Round 2. Then again in October for November for Round 3, and finally in January 2025 for February 2026 for Round 4.
Alys is a specialist in Artist Support, providing guidance and advice to overcome barriers, plan projects and make funding applications. She is a member of the Artist Council: the advisory panel for a-n: the UK’s largest membership organisation for visual artists.
What others have said:
“I was at a crossroads with my work so gave the 121 a go. Alys was a great listener and teased out new directions I’d never imagined – I now feel much more confident going forward. I’ve started to apply what we discussed and really pleased with the results.” James Lord, artist.
“Alys and I talked for 2 hours and it flew by. The session was well constructed and her ability to communicate how the session would go was great. I was able to talk about my work and where I wanted it to go. Alys was incredibly skilful in bringing out of me things I’d never verbalised before. It was extremely helpful and it gave me clarity on aspects of my work. Since the session my work flow has improved significantly. I can recommend Alys to anyone who needs some sensitive and thoughtful mentoring.” Babs Gowan, artist.
Previously she led the Artist Development programme at ‘a space’ arts, Southampton, drawing on her long-standing networks within the arts sector across the region.
APPLY FOR CURRENT ROUND: MEMBERS CLICK HERE.
DEADLINE TO APPLY FOR ROUND 1: Friday 23 May 2025, 11.59pm.
BURSARY GRANTS FOR IW CREATIVES!
This summer, all members of the IW Creative Network are eligible to apply for a bursary grant of £1000 to help develop their creative practice or seed fund a project, event or activity, either as a group or as an individual (please note, cannot be used as match funding for ACE grants).
Applications open on Thursday 29th May 2025, with a launch event & networking opportunity on the same day, 6-8pm at Building 41, Cowes (click here for more info and to book your place).
There are x3 £1000 bursaries available to apply for with additional mentoring support! Bursary recipients will need to deliver a public engagement event, demonstrating how they have utilised the bursary to develop your creative practice either individually or as a group – this could be in person or online later this year. Click here to check out our bursary recipients from 2024.
MEMBERS CLICK HERE TO FIND OUT MORE & APPLY!
DEADLINE TO APPLY: Friday 4th July, 11.59pm 2025
Not a member? Not a problem! You can join the IW Creative Network at any time as an ‘individual’ (freelancer) or as an ‘organisation’. There will be specific deadlines to apply for special opportunities throughout the year. Click here to join or login to renew your membership and see what’s included.
If you have any questions or require support filling out the online application forms, please email georgia@iwcreativenetwork.com
