Chainlinks July 2021 Edition

Chainlinks July 2021 Newsletter

Chainlinks is a very informative newsletter which is produced by Cheshire West and Chester Council.  The newsletter contains a wealth of information about local and national creative funding, creative jobs, writing, art, dance and photography competitions and opportunities. You can download the full newsletter here: Chainlinks July 2021

To subscribe direct to this monthly publication please email: artswest@cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk

Below are just three examples of some of the exciting subjects that Chainlinks have included in this months edition:

The Youth Music Network Incubator Fund 

The Youth Music Network Incubator Fund offers grants of £5,000- 30,000 to businesses, collectives, and not-for-profit organisations working in the music industry. Funding helps open up sustainable work opportunities for young people aged 18-25, especially projects focusing on under-represented groups, and support for creative employers to incubate new and diverse talent. This includes both musicians and those wanting to work in wider industry roles. Visit our website: network.youthmusic.org.uk/i-need-funding to find out more.

DEADLINE: 20 August 2021

The Buglife Bug Photographer of the Year 2021 invites entries!

Submit images in 9 subject categories:
• Arachnids • Beetles
• Dragonflies and Mayflies
• Flies, Bees, Ants and Wasps
• Butterflies and Moths • Snails and Slugs • All The Other Bugs • Extreme Close-up
• Bug Homes
1st prize of £2,500. Visit our website for more information:
www.photocrowd.com/photo-competitions/photography-awards/buglife-bug-photography-awards-2021/#header

DEADLINE: 5 September 2021

The UK Coloured Pencil Society Open International Exhibition 2021

This takes place at Bargehouse, Oxo Tower Wharf Gallery, in October 2021. Works entered must comprise at least 50% dry coloured pencil. Entries are invited from all artists, whether you are already a lover of the coloured pencil medium or this is a new adventure for you. Prizes include:
Best Picture Award £1,000 Runner Up £500
For full entry details visit: ukcps.org.uk/

DEADLINE: 31 July 2021