£114k fund to promote creativity in Wakefield

Funding totalling £114,051 is being awarded as part of an ongoing grant scheme to support local culture and creativity in Wakefield.

The grant scheme, run by Wakefield Council, is designed to support art, culture and creativity to flourish in the run-up to its Year of Culture in 2024. 

Each artist or organisation will be awarded between £1,000 and £15,000 to work with local communities.

The council has announced details of 16 of the projects to have received funding so far. They include creative activities themed around mental health and tailored to people at risk of homelessness, visually impaired people and pregnant women.

“This investment will enable diverse and high-quality creative projects right across our district,” said Michael Graham, Wakefield Council’s Cabinet Member for Culture, Leisure and Sport.

Applications for Made in Wakefield grants remain open until October 17.