Eligibility

This opportunity is open to solo parents of any gender, working across any creative discipline. We do not have a strict definition of what it means to be a parent or creative — we trust you to self-identify based on your lived experience and caring responsibilities. Whether you’re returning to your creativity after a break, navigating the balance between parenting and art-making, or simply in need of extra support, we encourage you to apply This opportunity is most suited to people who live within easy reach of central Oxford, so that we can offer support in person.

Number of Participants

1 participant per year

Deadline

October 16, 2025 11:00 UTC

Selection Results (Announcement Dates)

November 13, 2025 00:00 UTC

Duration

December 12, 2025 - December 12, 2026

Funding

• $150.00 stipend (monthly)

Facilities

Co-Working, Gallery, Shared Studio

Public Programs

Community Engagement , Critique, Discussion, Exhibition

Disciplines

Activists, Animation, Book Arts, Cartoonist, Choreography, Cinematography, Conceptual Art, Crafts & Trades, Drawing, Fiction, Film, Illustration, Installation, Interdiscplinary Arts, Moving Image, Multimedia, Painting, Performance Art, Photography, Printmaking, Public Art, Research, Sculpture, Social Practice, Sound Art, Textile, Video Art, Visual Arts

Languages

English

Program Description

We’re excited to invite applications for a new grant opportunity designed specifically to support a solo parent creative in our region. This initiative recognises the unique challenges faced by solo parents working in the arts — where over-stretched resources can often push creative practice to the margins, deepening feelings of isolation, anxiety and disconnection This annual grant is generously brought to OVADA by a solo parent and Associate Artist Member, with the aim of creating space, community and tailored support for a fellow solo parent creative over the course of one year What we can offer: We aim to shape the support around your individual needs Up to £150 per month in tailored support The selected recipient will receive: Free OVADA Associate Membership for 1 year Access to shared studio space upstairs at OVADA Regular check-ins with the OVADA team Artist mentorship Opportunities to participate in OVADA exhibitions