Aims/Priorities:
Rochdale Creates, supported by Rochdale Borough Council and Rochdale Development Agency, has secured UK Shared Prosperity Funding from GMCA, to fund a number of small arts commissions to feed into the Youth Arts Festival programme. We want to work with artists and arts organisations with a strong connection to Rochdale, to co-create engaging new work or programme diverse events with our young people in Rochdale, that represents the interests of our local young people and are engaging for family audiences.
The aim of the funding is to create a number of events and participatory programmes, increase footfall into our town centre, support local organisations and build longer standing relationships with local communities and artists.
In order to ensure that programmes respond to local need and that selected organisations / artists provide a complimentary offer, successful applicants
Who can apply:
- Artists
- Art Organisations
Amount: We have a total of £45k available to fund a minimum of 6 commissions (max anticipated amount per commission £8k).
Deadline: Tuesday 14th October 25
Youth Arts Festival 2026 - Guidance Notes.pdf (234.12 KB)
Applications must be sent to admin@rochdalecreates.co.uk by 10am, Wednesday, 14 October 2026.
If you have any queries about the application form or application process, please contact The RDA’s Culture and Placemaking team at admin@rochdalecreates.co.uk