2024 Our Voice Bursary In Partnership with Sherman Theatre
For artists of the Global Majority who are seeking to develop as storytellers.
The 2024 Our Voice Bursary aims to support two artists of the Global Majority, for one year, to develop as storytellers and to develop connections in the arts sector in Wales.
Two recipients will be chosen through an open selection process searching for those with no formal or professional experience as writers, who are passionate about storytelling - in the most broad sense of the word.
Successful recipients will be supported for one year (September 2024 - August 2025) in the following ways:
- monthly mentoring sessions with Sherman Theatre staff to support their development as storytellers;
- support from artist and Our Voice Network founder Krystal S. Lowe including application and CV writing, feedback on ideas, finding jobs and opportunities, and building connections with people in the arts sector to support ongoing career development;
- a public showcase of their work-in-progress in the 2025 Our Voice Sharing held at Sherman Theatre, produced by Krystal S. Lowe; and
- a £500 bursary to support expenses and time to develop their art-form.
Sherman Theatre will support the bursary recipients to take part in paid work placements throughout the year, at Sherman Theatre or elsewhere.
Who Can Apply?
- Applicants must be of the Global Majority*, passionate about storytelling, and have the desire to focus on developing as storytellers.
- Applicants must have no formal training or professional credits as writers.
- Applicants must be based in Wales.
- Applicants can be working in any art form or have not yet begun a career in the arts.
*Our Voice Network uses the term Global Majority for those who are either from or descendant from Africa and Asia.
How to Apply
Email ourvoicenetwork.contact@gmail.com by June 30th responding to the following provocations in 300 words/4min Video/Audio maximum:
- Describe who you are, what is important to you in the world, and what you enjoy doing with your time.
- Tell us what you enjoy most about storytelling and what kinds of things you hope to say through your storytelling.
- Share what support you would like in order to develop your career as a storyteller.
Timeline:
April 1 - Applications Open
June 30 - Application Deadline
July - Interviews
August 6th - Selection Decision
August 31st - Welcome Event to commence bursary year.
The 2024 Our Voice Bursaries have been funded by Sherman Theatre