Non-Writing: Commonwealth Connections International Arts Residencies (awards up to £8,000)

19 November 2010
Non-Writing: Commonwealth Connections International Arts Residencies (awards up to £8,000)
Deadline: 30 November 2010

Seven winning applicants will receive awards of up to £8,000 to develop their art in another Commonwealth country.

Applying for Commonwealth Connections is a four-step process

1) Read the eligibility and entry rules. Visual artists, dancers and choreographers who are Commonwealth citizens are invited to apply for the 2011 Commonwealth Connections international arts residencies. The residencies must be taken in another Commonwealth country. Click here to read the full rules.

2) Research potential residency opportunities and prepare supporting visual material. See eligibility and entry rules for guidance.

3) Complete the online application form. Applications will only be accepted via the online application form. If you have problems entering your application online, click here to get in touch with us.

4) Receive a confirmation email. When you have completed the application form, you will receive an email confirming that your application has been received and providing a reference number. This number should be quoted in any correspondence with the Commonwealth Foundation.

Apply online

>> online application form

>> eligibility and entry rules

If you have any queries, you may find the answer in our FAQ section.

For further help with your application, please get in touch via the contact form.

Key dates

Application deadline: 30 Nov 2010

Judging: Nov 2010 to Apr 2011

Winners announced: 3 May 2011

More information here.
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