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The STARTS Award

Updated: 08 May 2025

The STARTS Award, a creative talent development programme for the military, is once again inviting members of the Armed Forces community to share and showcase their skills in Visual Art. The project champions and nurtures hidden talent and provides an opportunity for individuals to follow their creative ambitions.

Eligibility: The Award is open to anyone connected to the military (current and ex-Service personnel and family members 18+)

What you get: Winners receive: one-to-one coaching and mentoring from creative industry experts; plus group sessions on navigating the creative industries, marketing yourself as a professional creative and nurturing your unique creative practice; plus the opportunity to exhibit your artwork in a professional gallery; plus membership of The STARTS Award Creative Collective open to all past winners and offering a programme of skills training, guest speakers and showcasing opportunities

Deadline 27 June 2025

The STARTS Award, UK
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