Culture strategy engagement commissions 2025 to 2026

Applications are open for a series of creative commissions, as part of the development of Bristol’s Cultural Strategy.

These are designed to start meaningful conversations around what culture means today.
They’re open to Bristol-based individuals, artists, collectives and cultural organisations.

Available commissions include:

• Community Conversations, worth up to £4,500 each
• Artist Conversations, worth up to £4,500 each
• Everyday Culture micro-commissions worth up to £500 each

There is a total of £58,000 available.

Closing date: Monday 12 January 2026.

FFI: https://www.bristol.gov.uk/museums-parks-sports-culture/arts-and-culture-funding