The Cockpit Arts / Harriet’s Trust Award

Applications are invited for the Cockpit Arts / Harriet’s Trust Award 2019 from aspiring or established Craftspeople. The Award will help the winning craftsperson 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 Trust, in addition to supporting the Award financially, will be involved with the selection of the recipient.

About the Award

The Award contributes to the cost of a place at Cockpit for one year from March 2019 and will include a space in a shared studio with further financial support for up to 2 years on a sliding scale, subject to interview. Other benefits include:

•    Studio space for a year within a Cockpit Arts business incubator, London
•    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
•    Access to office facilities and resource centre
•    Opportunity to collaborate with other makers in the Cockpit community