02/10/2026
Sharing some good news on behalf of our partners GM Arts:
The GM Arts Network, a partnership spanning all ten districts of Greater Manchester working together to increase access, creativity and collaboration, has been named in the Greater Manchester Culture Fund portfolio for 2026–29.
Funded through the Culture Fund's Spirit & Sustain strand, GM Arts Spirit 2026–29 is a three-year programme that brings together local authority and cultural partners from across all ten boroughs to build more accessible, connected cultural participation. The network's long-term goal is a creative workforce that reflects the city-region's diverse demographics, enriching and growing the cultural offer for communities in every borough.
The investment will support a three-year programme in which all ten GM Arts member organisations will work together to build more accessible, connected cultural participation. The network's long-term goal is a creative workforce that reflects the city-region's diverse demographics, enriching and growing the cultural offer for communities in every borough.
A three-year focus:
The programme brings together activity across three strands, with a focus on diversity, representation and removing barriers to cultural participation:
Access Bursaries: Small opportunities supporting artists and creative practitioners to progress their professional development.
Creative Networks: Activity helping artists and creative practitioners connect with each other, access training, and take up local and regional opportunities.
Place-Based Cluster Activities: Collaborative commissioned activity designed and delivered with local partners.
Find our more here: https://youtu.be/FrRa2m0QEZw?si=MTAfRjxNQqdVosyV
