Arts Derbyshire

12.06.2026

OPEN CALL – CVAN EM’s Bigger Bursary x QUAD

OPEN CALL
CVAN EM’s Bigger Bursary x QUAD

For emerging lens-based artists in the East Midlands

  • £2,500 CVAN EM bursary
  • £2,000 support from QUAD (travel, accommodation & curatorial support)
  • A solo exhibition as part of QUAD’s Montage Gallery programme

This opportunity is for artists working in everything from traditional photography and archives to mobile phone imagery, film, AI-generated images, and immersive installations.

Deadline: Monday 29 June 2026, 10am
BST

CVAN EM’s Bigger Bursary, delivered in partnership with QUAD, builds on the success of last year’s round and responds directly to feedback gathered from our 2024/25 & 2025/26 bursary recipients. This next iteration reflects a commitment to strengthening support for artists and arts workers in the region.

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