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The Launchpad offers recent arts graduates a free studio space within our rich arts community, mentorship, and a joint show in spudWORKS contemporary gallery. The Launchpad’s aim is to support ambitious individuals in their early career and build emerging artists and creatives into professionals. 

 

This full year will allow you the space, time and affordability to cement your practice and discover your positive professional direction. 

 

To qualify for this amazing offer, you must have:

 

1. Graduated from either one of our region’s universities at Southampton Solent University, Arts University Bournemouth or Winchester School of Art (University of Southampton) with a BA or MA within the last two years.

 

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   2. Graduated from an arts programme from any UK University with a BA or MA and be resident in the New Forest

 

We are keen to accept graduates from a wide range of creative disciplines. Spaces will be available for 12 months on a rolling admission through the below application portal -  please apply at any time.

 

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spudWORKS is located in the beautiful New Forest and only two minutes’ walk from Sway train station with regular trains to Southampton, Winchester, London, Bournemouth and the West. 

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Places are competitive and we are asking all applicants to submit 'a pitch' to be considered for a place.  Successful applicants will have access to studio spaces for 12 months for FREE* (*There is a one-time administration fee of £200 and then after that there is nothing to pay at all for the full 12 months) with access 7 days per week from 8am until 10pm.

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Please download and complete the application form and return to tomh@spud.org.uk.

 

This is an incredible opportunity to develop your own business, launch a new idea or test something out and invaluable support.  

Only apply for a place if you are committed to working regularly at spudWORKS for the full 12 months.