As we all try to cope with the consequences of Covid 19, it’s becoming increasingly important that we connect across the arts and cultural sectors, and that we provide support for the sharing and exchange of information. The Arts Council of Wales wants to fund ideas which encourage the creation of new networks, and which strengthen existing networking opportunities.

We’re open to different sorts of ideas.  However, this might include networks which focus on:

• Engaging and developing diverse audiences
• Supporting diverse voices across the sector to make themselves heard. We are particularly interested in supporting networks from Deaf, disabled and neurodivergent communities and/or Ethnically and Culturally Diverse communities.
• Increasing participation in the Arts, particularly for those who feel separated or disconnected for a number of reasons – including, but not restricted to, economic, social and geographical considerations.
• Developing sustainable funding models to enable this activity.

Networks come in all shapes and sizes. Some are more formal than others; some large, others small.

Further details about this fund are https://arts.wales/funding/get-started/individuals/sharing-together and the closing date for applications is 9 June 2022.