The Cockpit Arts / Worshipful Company of Turners Award 2019

About the Award

Applications are invited for the Cockpit Arts / Turners’ Award 2019 from aspiring or established turners – i.e. people who practice the art and craft of turning on a lathe in wood or other materials. The Award will help the winning turner by providing the space and time to grow their business, increase profitability and develop their profile. We will therefore be looking for an individual who can demonstrate an entrepreneurial spirit as well as creative excellence and craft skills.

The Award recipients will be awarded a place at Cockpit Arts for one year worth £3,000
To be supplemented with a £1,000 contribution each from the successful applicants, payable to Cockpit Arts on a monthly basis
The total sum (Award and additional contribution) is linked to the cost of the space and support services the Awardees will receive.

The Award includes the following benefits:

• Studio space for one year within the creative community at Cockpit Arts Deptford
• Access to a lathe and a workbench
• Business incubation services including on-site coaching and workshops
• Selling and promotional opportunities including Cockpit Arts twice-yearly Open Studios public selling weekends and other events
• Opportunity to collaborate with other makers in the Cockpit community
• Access to office facilities and resource centre

How to Apply:

• Complete the application form, downloadable from www.cockpitarts.com/awards. Please contact maxine@cockpitarts.com if you have any issues
• Deadline for applications is 5pm on 16th May 2019
• Interviews will be held on 6th June 2019

About the Worshipful Company of Turners

The Worshipful Company of Turners of London, www.turnersco.com, is a Livery Company and runs a charitable trust to promote the art and craft of turning. It does this in a number of ways; by supporting the Register of Professional Turners, holding biennial Turning Competitions and awarding bursaries, grants and prizes to promising turners. The Turners’ Company also holds exhibitions, lectures and demonstrations to promote and preserve the craft.

Accessibility

If you do require this form in an alternative format or have any other accessibility needs regarding this form, please email maxine@cockpitarts.com or call 020 7419 1962 and we will try to provide this for you.

Your application should include:

1.    This application form
2.    A total of six images
3.    Your CV

The closing date for applications is 5pm on 16th May 2019; you will be sent confirmation of your completed application. Interviews with shortlisted applicants will be held on 6th June 2019.