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BBC News
28-01-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Sunderland bursaries to boost young people's creative careers
A new bursary has been launched to help young people reach their artistic Ignite Bursary Programme will allow successful applicants to access up to £500 to follow their creative scheme is being run by Sunderland Culture and is designed for 12 to 18-year-olds who live in low-income households and for those up to 25 years old with special educational needs or Rees Harris, from Sunderland Culture, said the extra money would help those eligible "realise their creative career ambitions". The money can be used to buy materials, access work experience, arrange a cultural trip or develop a portfolio."Successful recipients may also want to use a bursary to engage a mentor to help develop networks and connections or to access 'backstage' discussions with artists and creative professionals," Ms Harris said."Or it might be something completely different. You can request funding for anything, if you can demonstrate it will further your creative passion and explain why." Financial barriers The bursaries are available through Sunderland Culture's Culture Start project as part of its wider Ignite Young Creatives has been designed to address the barriers young people experiencing financial hardship face when trying to work in the arts and culture sector. The bursary is supported by the Gillian Dickinson Trust, which provides grants to artistic organisations, and the Esmeé Fairbairn Foundation, which aims to improve the natural world and creative communities. Those wishing to apply for the bursary must:Live in SunderlandMeet the age requirementsBe able to demonstrate their passionHave an adult who can provide a reference for their applicationBe eligible for free school meals, pupil premium or meet the Culture Start eligibility criteriaHave a bank account
Yahoo
27-01-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
New bursary programme launched to help young artists in North East city
A new bursary programme to empower young people in a North East city to achieve their artistic ambitions has launched. Young artists in Sunderland now have an opportunity to turn their creative dreams into reality with the Ignite Bursary Programme. The initiative, part of the broader Ignite Young Creatives Programme run by Culture Start, is designed to support young people in the region in achieving their artistic ambitions. Launched last year, Culture Start's mission is to reduce the impact of poverty by providing greater access to creative activities and opportunities for children and young people growing up in low income households across Wearside. Culture Start is led by Sunderland Culture on behalf of a partnership of organisations across the city. The Ignite Young Creatives Programme, at the heart of this mission, addresses the barriers young people from disadvantaged backgrounds face in pursuing careers in the arts and culture sector. Lucy Rees Harris, assistant producer, and Michael Barrass, manager, at Culture Start (Image: SUNDERLAND CULTURE) Lucy Rees Harris, assistant producer at Culture Start, said, 'The Ignite Young Creatives Programme recognises the challenges young people experiencing financial hardship face in finding work in the arts. 'The Ignite Bursary Programme is part of a structured framework to help break down these barriers.' Most read: Ireshopeburn: County Durham village named 'peaceful gem' GO Outdoors: Bamburgh Beach Northumberland 'best for winter walks' New town could be built along Leamside Line Get the latest news, sports, and entertainment delivered straight to your device for just £3 for three months. The bursaries, which can provide up to £500, are aimed at young people aged 12-18, or up to 25 for those with Special Educational Needs and/or disabilities, helping young people access opportunities that would not typically be available to them. 'The bursaries are an exciting opportunity for young people to gain exposure to excellence in the arts and to make meaningful steps toward their future careers,' Lucy added. The first bursaries are set to be awarded in March, For more information, or to apply for a bursary, go to
