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Joan Day Bursary
South Square Centre
About the Open Call
The Joan Day bursary provides £1000 to support an emerging, Yorkshire-based artist in creating a new body of work for a solo exhibition in September 2026. The exhibition opening is scheduled for Friday 4th September 2026. Applicants must use paint as a prominent feature of their practice. Artists based in West Yorkshire will be prioritised. Full-time students are ineligible, but final year students graduating in 2026 may apply.
What is Offered
£1000 bursary to create new work for a solo exhibition at South Square Centre.
Requirements
Applicants must be emerging artists based in Yorkshire (West Yorkshire prioritized). Must use paint as a prominent feature of their practice. Not open to full-time students (except final year students graduating in 2026).
How to Apply
Complete the online JotForm: https://form.jotform.com/260632550940049. Requirements include an artist statement (500 words or less, or 1 minute audio) and 3–5 photos of work.
Key Information
Deadline
May 6, 2026
Location
Thornton, United Kingdom
Categories
Compensation
paid
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