Creative Wales Ambassadors

In November 2006 the Wales Arts Review outlined proposals to make Beacon Awards to companies, organisations and artists in Wales in recognition of excellence and best practice in their field. The Creative Wales Ambassadors Awards is the Arts Council of Wales's Beacon scheme for artists and is an extension of its existing support structure for individuals, which currently ranges from set up grants to Creative Wales awards.

The aim of the Creative Wales Ambassadors Awards is

• to recognise significant individual achievement in the arts
• to raise the profile of Welsh culture outside of Wales
• to provide financial support to enable the artist to develop a programme of work

Creative Wales Ambassadors is open to artists working in any area of professional arts practice.

Guidelines are now available on the Creative Wales Ambassador awards. For a preliminary discussion about your project idea and your eligibility, please contact a Senior Artform Officer from the 24 February 2010.