Aim: We support training opportunities for professionals, working creatively and backstage, within the performing and visual arts, at an early stage in their careers.

How: We’re interested in programmes that nurture the talent of professional performing artists, creatives and those working in backstage roles.

Organisations applying must be UK Registered Charities in the arts sector, delivering high quality and professional work with a strong track record.

Programmes eligible for support will be designed for early-stage professionals trained to the highest level and/or with equivalent relevant experience.

Priority will be given to applications where the programmes provide an opportunity or opportunities for meaningful performance.

Idlewild does not fund private sector or state higher, secondary or primary education institutions, including universities, schools, colleges, or conservatoires or ensembles, choirs, orchestras, theatres etc, where support for emerging talent consists purely in providing employment.

For more information, visit Idlewild Trust