Get ready - Fellowship Funding opens 10 September

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Talvin Singh leads opening show

Welcome to the Forest will mark the start of our London Borough of Culture programme as the community co-creates an incredible opening show for Waltham Forest

Mercury Award-winning local hero Talvin Singh will lead a stellar cast of artists in a unique collaboration the communities and individuals of Waltham Forest for the opening event in January 2019, to kickstart Waltham Forest's tenure as the first London Borough of Culture.

Make it your year – our grants programme

Got a great idea for activity in 2019? We’d love to find out more and talk to you about how we can support you to make it happen in Waltham Forest

The Fellowship Funding scheme will invest over £500,000 in artists and organisations, to create locally relevant, ambitious, cultural activity right across the borough during Waltham Forest's year as the very first Mayor's London Borough of Culture.

The first rounds for Make it Happen and Make it Work grants will open for applications on Monday 10 September. Read more about Fellowship Funding here

Interested in applying? Find out more...

Fellowship Funding information evening

Come and meet the team, and find out about how Fellowship Funding can support your projects in 2019. There will be an introduction to the priorities for the first round and a chance to see some work from previous grant recipients. Monday 10 September, 6.30pm-8.30pm, Chingford Assembly Hall.

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Fellowship Funding Surgeries

Find out more about how to apply for Fellowship Funding, with guidance to the online application process, grant priorities and fund objectives. Bookable one-to-one sessions available to talk through your project with a member of the Culture team.

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Application training

Community Waltham Forest is hosting two workshops for those new to grant applications and those looking to improve their skills. Learn about: demonstrating success; planning your project; budgets; and avoiding common mistakes.

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Call out for local musicians for opening event

We are looking for local musicians to work with acclaimed artists Addictive TV to create a special video celebrating the rich musical diversity of Waltham Forest as part of the opening event Welcome to the Forest in January 2019.

Support the next generation of Creative Entrepreneurs

The Agency is looking for local cultural, creative or community organisations to help deliver a creative entreneurship programme as part of London Borough of Culture 2019. Apply to take part by 6pm Friday 14 September.

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