The Big Imaginations Network is back with a new cohort of Artist Imagination Fund supported artists. This yea, things we did things slightly different, however. Thanks to some extra money from Greater Manchester Arts, through Tameside Council, we were able to offer 3 pots of money for artist to apply for. They were:

• Seed Fund Pot – £500 – £1,000
• R&D Fund Pot – £3,000 – £5,000
• Commission Fund Pot – up to £10,000

After a lengthy decision making process, which included input from network members and various youth panel feedback, we are proud to announce the 5 artists who are being through this year’s round of funding. They are:

Umar Shoaib (Top Left), Alicia McKenzie (Top Middle), Edane Ng (Top Right), Adam Blake (Bottom Left), Move Manchester – Ayesha Fazal & Jack Hilton (Bottom Right)