150k funding secured for Southampton writers

• LocationSouth West, south East
• Type
• Salary
• Artformcombined arts, libraries, literature, Other
• ContactMatt West matt@artfulscribe.co.uk

Description

150k funding secured for city writers 

Southampton writers are set for a significant boost in opportunities to create, advance, and showcase their work, thanks to a new literature development programme in the city. 

SO-Write, a 2-year project, will draw together resources and expertise from a delivery consortia including ArtfulScribe, Apples and Snakes, John Hansard Gallery, The Mayflower Theatre, The Nuffield, Southampton Festivals, and Southampton Libraries.

Led by ArtfulScribe, with generous support from Arts Council England, the project will develop links between schools, local business, charity partners and cultural organisations to raise the profile of writers and writing in the area by providing a structural platform to enable creative talent to flourish.

School poetry slams, a young writers’ group, writing residencies, publishing opportunities, open access workshops, a women’s writing group, and facilitation training for writers to lead outreach sessions will get underway from June 2016 with live showcases featuring national and international acts also scheduled for delivery from autumn onwards.

SO-Write delivery will commence from the summer of 2016. For further information, to get involved, or to volunteer, please email matt@artfulscribe.co.uk -  like the ArtfulScribe FB page to stay updated with news as the project progresses.

 

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150k funding secured for Southampton writers