Sharing Together funds the creation or strengthening of networks to encourage the development of networking opportunities across the cultural sector.

The fund is open to different sorts of ideas, but the Arts Council particularly welcomes networks which focus on and actively engage:

  • People from a range of backgrounds and lived experiences.
  • Deaf, disabled, and neurodivergent people.
  • Ethnically and Culturally Diverse communities.
  • Those who may not have the same opportunities to engage with the arts due to a number of barriers, including – but not limited to – cost or where they live.

Sharing Together has funds available for small scale one-off projects. We can  provide up to £2,500 per project.

Here are some examples of recent initiatives funded by Sharing Together:

Sheba Soul Ensemble C.I.C. – Black Rising

A network focussed on African-centred theatre and film, highlighting Black women film directors and exploring Black culture and environmental concerns.

Shane Nickels - What next for Queer Spaces and Culture in Wales?

A single event based on open space technology where the agenda is driven by participants themselves, leading to the development of networks to strengthen the LGBTQ+ community and enable them to express their creativity in a more inclusive and diverse Queer arts scene.

Lisa Evans - Making new connections

A network for artists identifying as women based in West Wales who often experience isolation due to rurality.

Kiera Moran – ArtLink/CyswlltCelf

An artist network in Merthyr Tydfil and the surrounding area, with a specific focus on supporting unemployed or low-income artists

Arts Care Gofal Celf – Gwella

Network for the artists on ArtsCare's register who work in health and care settings.

Urdd Gobaith Cymru - Fforwm Hygyrchedd a Mynediad yr Urdd

To create a network/forum of disabled, Deaf and neurodivergent young people aged 18 – 25 to advise and lead on the accessibility work of the Urdd Eisteddfod.

Chapter Cardiff Ltd. - Hear We Are Networks

Strengthening the Hear We Are network of Deaf artists and creatives to support and sustain practice through regular meetings with partner organisations such as Ty Pawb, Taliesin and third sector organisations

You can find out more about applying for the fund by clicking here.