BGA SEED COMMISSION 2026 OPEN CALL

About the Open Call

Selected artists will receive a commission fee of £4,000, eight days of rehearsal space at HOME Arches, Manchester, producing support, and professional mentoring. Artists will develop a 15-minute extract to be presented at the BGA Festival at Aviva Studios.

What is Offered

£4,000 commission fee, rehearsal space, producing support, and professional mentoring.

Requirements

Applicants must be Global Majority and/or QTIBPOC, based in the North of England, aged 18+, and UK residents.

How to Apply

Submit a link to examples of previous work and a pitch deck (maximum 1 A4 page) outlining your idea. Alternatively, arrange a verbal conversation instead of submitting written materials.