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Announcing Jerwood Writers in Residence 2022
Now in its eleventh edition, the Jerwood Writer in Residence programme is an opportunity for UK-based visual arts writers to develop their practice. It aims to support early-career writers to…
Apples and Snakes Poetry in Performance Artists 2021-22 Announced
The poets selected for the second cohort of the programme are Reece Williams, lisa luxx, Malaika Kegode, Sarah Lasoye, Desree and John Bernard. The Jerwood Arts | Apples and Snakes Poetry in…
Array Collective win the Turner Prize 2021
The group were praised by judges at the ceremony at Coventry Cathedral for their ability to translate their activism and values into the gallery environment. For the exhibition at The…
Yomi Ṣode's and breathe... wins four times at Black British Theatre Awards
Jerwood Compton Poetry Fellow 2019-2020 Yomi Ṣode’s play and breathe… is a one man play that explores grief and investigates vulnerability, pride and culture. A live theatrical adaptation of poems…
Announcing the 1:1 FUND Awardees
The 84 awardees include artists, curators and producers working in literature, music, performing, visual and contemporary arts, representing a broad range of practitioners at an early stage in their careers…
Jerwood Writer in Residence 2022 open for applications
We are delighted to open applications to our Jerwood Writer in Residence 2022 programme, an opportunity for UK-based early-career visual arts writers to develop their practice. There are two 6-month…
Silvia Rosi awarded by The Royal Photographic Society
Now in its 143rd year, the Royal Photographic Society Awards celebrate individuals working to create outstanding still and moving images. The Awards celebrate significant achievements, showcase new and emerging talent,…
Announcing the Jerwood Compton Poetry Fellowships for 2021/22
Each poet receives £15,000 and is given a year of critical support and mentoring. The Fellowship will give the poets the time and space to focus on their craft, exploring…
Connor Allen announced as Children's Laureate Wales, 2021-2023
Connor Allen was appointed as Children’s Laureate Wales following a successful call-out in May 2021. Connor’s appointment was announced on National Poetry Day 2021, an annual UK-wide celebration that encourages all…
Yomi Ṣode and John Pfumojena announced as Black British Theatre Awards Nominees
The Black British Theatre Awards (BBTAs) is the UK’s first award show to celebrate the excellence and influence of Black performers and creatives within the UK theatre industry. Launched in 2019,…
Social Mobility Commission launch Creative Industries Toolkit
A free webinar will take place on Monday 11 October at 1pm to launch the toolkit with a discussion on the importance of socio-economic inclusion within the creative industries. We are proud…
Six New Recipients of PRS Foundation's Composers' Fund Announced
PRS Foundation, the UK’s leading charitable funder of new music and talent development, together with Jerwood Arts, the leading independent funder for early-career UK artists, curators and producers, announce today (29 September…