Arts Council of Wales
Create and engage
Wales-based artists and organisations, musicians included, get up to £60,000 to make and share new work with audiences.
- Country
Wales, United Kingdom- Category
- Creation
- Who applies
- Artists
- When to apply
- Small awards rolling; large awards four deadlines a year
Who can apply
- Individuals based in Wales, or UK-based organisations
- Activity takes place mostly in Wales and involves at least one other artist or organisation
- At least 10% of costs from a non Arts Council or Lottery source
- Projects focused only on recording, promotion or distribution are not eligible
How to apply
- Register for access to the Funding Portal at portal.arts.wales
- Prepare a budget on the Arts Council template; individuals add an artistic CV of up to 2 pages
- Submit at least ten working weeks before the start (small) or by a fixed deadline (large)
- Get the decision by email and accept any offer in the portal within 4 weeks
Questions
- How much does Create and engage pay?
- Up to £60,000 per grant, paid by Arts Council of Wales.
- Who can apply for Create and engage?
- Individuals based in Wales, or UK-based organisations. Activity takes place mostly in Wales and involves at least one other artist or organisation. At least 10% of costs from a non Arts Council or Lottery source. Projects focused only on recording, promotion or distribution are not eligible.
- When can I apply for Create and engage?
- Small awards rolling; large awards four deadlines a year.
- Where do I apply for Create and engage?
- On arts.wales, the funder's own site. Your application goes straight to Arts Council of Wales.
Checked against arts.wales on October 28, 2026.