Opportunities

FCDI Artist Innovation Bursary

We are seeking applications for an artist bursary funded via the newly opened Firepool Centre for Digital Innovation (FCDI) in Taunton.  This opportunity is for a Somerset or South West based artist who would benefit from support to develop more innovative, sustainable, engaged ways of working.  This support will take the form of a bursary of £20,000 to pay for artist time as well as training, materials and workshop time etc.  The artist will also be supported by Ginkgo Projects throughout the process.

The Firepool Centre for Digital Innovation supports new, creative ways of thinking, and the bursary will echo this, creating a space for the successful artist to experiment, research, collaborate and learn from mistakes as well as successes. The residency will take place over a 10-month period of non-continuous working with research and activity based both offsite (eg. artist’s own studio) and at times within the FCDI in Taunton.

 Applications must be received by 5pm on 15th May.  Artists must be available for the interview date of 21st May (via Zoom). Please download brief here.