Application Deadline: Mon 23rd Feb 2026, 9am

Creative Futures is offering 4 early-career artists a £500 commission & a 3-month residency each to develop new art, music, sound &/or performance works. Creative Youth Network will provide commissioned artists with a structure of support, mentoring, artist-to-artist creative exchange & workshops to develop their creative practices, producing skills, professional networks, and artistic community - ending with a public showcase of the commissioned artist's works at The Courts in Bristol's city centre.

The Creative Futures Commission runs from Tues 21st April 2026 - Tues 28th July 2026. Early career artists aged 16 - 25 from all creative disciplines are encouraged to apply. Please follow more info link for application requirements. 2 x spaces on the Creative Futures Commission will go to musicians / sound artists.

Creative Futures commissioned artists will receive:

• A £500 commission to create a new piece of work
• A 3-month residency at The Station, Bristol - including access to creative, dance & recording studio space
• A showcase at The Courts, Bristol
• Mentoring personalised to their creative practice
• Creative workshops
• 1-2-1 producing professional development sessions from CYN's Creative team
• A structure of facilitated artist-to-artist creative exchange
• Support broadening their network
• Opportunities to form a creative community with fellow Creative Futures artists

Application Deadline: Mon 23rd Feb 2026, 9am