Applications for funding to the Mike Howley Trust, which exists for the benefit of aspiring young actors, musicians, dancers and writers aged 18-30, are now being invited from Island residents.
The Trust is managed by Quay Arts, who are holding a launch event in Newport on Tuesday (2nd May) at 18:30, where more information about the Mike Howley Trust and how to get involved will be given. All welcome.
Isle of Wight based Singer‐songwriter, Lauran Hibberd, received funding from the Mike Howley Trust last year and is set to release a new EP next month. The funding allowed Lauran to distribute her EP effectively and digitally. She said:
“Being able to distribute my music widely, and on many multi media platform allows it to reach more of an audience. This is so important to any musician and I am thankful for the funding that made this happen.”
Jacqui Cusack, Courses & Workshops Manager at Quay Arts said:
“On the basis of the impact of last year’s awards, I would encourage any young person (age 18‐30years) interested in working in the arts – performance, music, writing, dance – to apply for one of this year’s grants to help realise their creative ambitions.”
There will be a surgery to assist people who are thinking about applying on Saturday 6th May from 11:00-13:00 at Quay Arts and the deadline for applications is noon on Frida 19th May.
For more information, to find an application form and guidelines visit https://www.quayarts.org/mike‐howley‐trust‐funding‐round‐now‐open/.
