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02/09/2026

Disability-led? Track record? Let's decode some of the terms in the Partner Awards expression of interest application form. 🔍

We're breaking down some of the language you'll see when applying, so nothing catches you off guard.

Got a term you're still stuck on? Comment it below. 👇

Applications close Mon 28 Sept: bit.ly/4waljRx

Video description: Izzi, one of our staff members talking through some of the terms you can find in the Partner Awards application. Graphics appear throughout showing important bits of text that are spoken, in yellow text on a pink background.

02/09/2026

Do you love Bradford and want to shape what creative talent development looks like across the district?

02/09/2026

01/09/2026

Would you like to develop a new project using Scottish Sculpture Workshop’s specialist metal and/or ceramics facilities?

We're partnering with them to offer a £15,000 award for a disabled artist based in Scotland, working in any artform.

"Workshops are places of transformation, where artists can rebuild the world anew. We’re excited to partner with Unlimited to do just that – throwing open the workshop doors and rethinking what is possible to create together." - Sam Trotman, Programme and Partnerships Director, Scottish Sculpture Workshop

Apply by Monday 28 September: bit.ly/UPAssw

Info available in audio, BSL, Easy Read, and large print. Need access support to apply? Get in touch.

Made possible thanks to the National Lottery through Creative Scotland.

Image description: Text introduced the Unlimited and Scottish Sculpture Workshop Partner Award. Backing work that shifts perspectives. Next to this is a photo of three people at work in a sculpture workshop.

We’re partnering with Scottish Sculpture Workshop to offer a £15,000 award for a new project in any artform.

28/08/2026

One month left to apply to Partner Awards! ⏰

11 awards, £280,000 total, across England, Scotland, and Wales. Supporting disabled artists to bring ambitious new work to life.

Whether you're just starting to explore your idea or ready to go big, there's an award out there for you.

This round's partners are Apples and Snakes, Creative Folkestone, Cryptic Glasgow, Norfolk & Norwich Festival, Plymouth Culture, Sainsbury Centre, Scottish Sculpture Workshop, Sherman Theatre, StoryhouseLive, Turner Sims and Without Walls UK.

Deadline: Monday 28 September, midday.

Apply now: bit.ly/4waljRx

Got questions? Check our FAQs or drop them in the comments. 👇

Image description: Partner Awards. One month left to apply. A photo of Jez Colborne on stage wearing a yellow raincoat and hat.

28/08/2026

Unlimited’s Partner Awards fund disabled artists to create new work, from research and development through to touring.

Closing: 28 September
Location: England, Scotland and Wales
Fee: £15K to £40K

https://disabilityarts.online/opportunity-listings/unlimited-england-scotland-and-wales-partner-awards-for-disabled-artists-totalling-280000-now-open/

26/08/2026

Sherman Theatre is known for telling Welsh stories with global resonance. Now they're offering a £20,000 award, in partnership with us, for a disabled artist based in Wales to develop a new original play.

"Inclusivity is at the heart of what we do at Sherman, and this partnership extends our commitment to making our stages and spaces more inclusive. We’re excited to see the brilliant and ambitious new work that emerges through this opportunity, here in Wales." - Francesca Goodridge, Artistic Director, Sherman Theatre

Apply by Monday 28 September: bit.ly/UPAwst

Info available in audio, BSL, Easy Read, large print, and Welsh. Need access support to apply? Get in touch.

Made possible thanks to Cyngor Celfyddydau Cymru | Arts Council of Wales.

Image descriptions: 1. Text introduces the Unlimited and Sherman Theatre Partner Award funding extraordinary new work. Next to this is a photo of the Sherman theatre building from outdoors, taken at night. Light shines from the arched entrance and diamond shaped windows. In the background. you can see the sky line of Cardiff.

2. A quote from Francesca Goodridge, Artistic Director, Sherman Theatre. "Inclusivity is at the heart of what we do at Sherman, and this partnership extends our commitment to making our stages and spaces more inclusive. We’re excited to see the brilliant and ambitious new work that emerges through this opportunity, here in Wales."

25/08/2026

Would you like to make a new creative digital project exploring people’s relationship with the ocean and Plymouth’s marine heritage?

We're partnering with Plymouth Culture to offer a £20,000 award for a disabled artist based in the South West of England.

"Our Creative Sector Survey highlighted a lack of opportunities for disabled/Deaf creatives and so this collaboration is a first step in responding to that and providing more tailored opportunities within the city and region. We’re excited to discover disabled/Deaf artists who are pushing the boundaries of digital practice" - Hannah Harris, CEO, Plymouth Culture

Apply by Monday 28 September: bit.ly/UPApc

Info available in audio, BSL, Easy Read, and large print. Need access support to apply? Get in touch.

Made possible thanks to Arts Council England.

Image descriptions: Text reads: 'Unlimited and Plymouth Culture Partner Award. Disabled artists. New work. Lasting change.' Next to this, a photo of a group of people lay on beanbags on the floor in a 360 degree dome screen. They're all looking up at the images projected on the screen.

24/08/2026

👋 Meet the selection panel for this year's Partner Awards.

Who decides where funding goes matters. That's why we recruit an independent panel of disabled people from across the creative industries.

They bring lived experience of intersectional barriers and diversity of background. It's this panel, not us, who decide who receives our £280,000 commissioning pot.

Panellists include:

> Sonia Allori, Composer, performer, music therapist and researcher
> Leanna Benjamin, Writer
> Jane Campbell, Poet
> Sarah Forbes, Singer, theatre maker and writer
> Kris Halpin, Artist and music-maker
> Zita Holbourne, Multidisciplinary artist/writer and community activist
> Nassy Konan, Creative producer
> April Forrest Lin, Interdisciplinary artist
> Kane John Mills, Artist and access consultant
> Radha Patel, Writer and artist
> Amble Skuse, Composer and sound artist
> Pamela Vivas, Producer, curator and writer

🔗 Want to learn more about how award decisions are made? Read more: bit.ly/4m6mRrD

Image descriptions: Headshots of our selection panel members. Top row from left to right are: Sonia Allori, Leanna Benjamin, Jane Campbell, Sarah Forbes, Kris Halpin and Zita Holbourne. Bottom row from left to right are: Nassy Konan, April Forrest Lin, Kane John Mills, Radha Patel, Amble Skuse and Pamela Vivas.

21/08/2026

A £40,000 award for a new sound, music, digital or audiovisual work that pushes the boundaries of audience experience. Offered in partnership with Cryptic Glasgow.

The award supports a disabled artist based in Scotland to create an ambitious live performance or installation with strong national and international touring potential.

"We’re so proud to offer disabled artists the valuable time, space and support to nurture their creative practice, develop their work and ultimately present the results. At Cryptic we’re committed to our programme reflecting the diversity of the communities we serve. We can’t wait to see what comes out of it, and to show it to the world!" - Cathie Boyd, Founder and Artistic Director, Cryptic

Apply by Monday 28 September: bit.ly/UPAc

Info available in audio, BSL, Easy Read, and large print. Need access support to apply? Get in touch.

Made possible thanks to the National Lottery through Creative Scotland.

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