The Unlimited Open Awards offer ten opportunities for disabled artists based in England, Scotland or Wales.

These awards offer a grand total of £413,000 to disabled artists with individual awards ranging from £15,000 seed commissions, to £80,000 for major production-ready backing.

This commissioning awards round supports bold, brilliant disabled artists to create, develop and share extraordinary work.

Applications are welcome from disabled artists across all disciplines and backgrounds including those who may not have applied before. If you’ve got a boundary-pushing idea and need someone to believe in it, they want to hear from you.

These awards are made possible with the support from Arts Council England, Arts Council of Wales, and Creative Scotland.

Essential information:

Expression of interest applications deadline:  Monday 29 September 2025 midday.

All the information you need to apply through the link below.

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Image: Martha by Stephanie Bailey-Scott. Photo: Kirsten McTernan