Ebor Studio Group Kickstarter Scheme

Ebor Studio Group is offering a recent graduate the opportunity to join our established creative community of 34 members in Littleborough, Rochdale.

We believe in the power of the collective to create a sense of creative belonging that allows for artistic development. Meeting other professional creatives and receiving bespoke mentoring can make all the difference in building your career, why not do it right here in Rochdale?

If you have graduated in the last two years and are looking for the next step, Ebor Studio Kickstarter Scheme might be the place to start.

“My mentoring was tailored to my goals as a new graduate. The community at Ebor have been both supportive and motivating at this pivotal part of my career. The Kickstarter Scheme has been a great way to get advice from established artists who have skills and experience in areas that I wish to pursue.”

- Abi Black, 2025 recipient

To apply you must be a Rochdale based creative who graduated from a creative degree in the last two years.

What You’ll receive:

  • 1 year Associate Membership with Ebor Studio Group

  • 1 year personalised mentorship from experienced Rochdale based creatives

  • £100 stipend for travel and materials to fuel your artistic projects

  • An invitation to exhibit in our Associate Members Group Show in Spring 2027 during our Open Studios

If you feel this is the right opportunity for you please send the following information to info@eborstudio.co.uk

  • A cover letter of no more than one side of A4 or a video of up to 3 minutes including:

    • an introduction to you and your practice

    • why you want to apply for the grant

    • why you consider yourself to be Rochdale based

  • A CV of no more than one side of A4

  • A professional reference

  • Between 5 and 10 examples of your work in any suitable format

Please put all the requested information into a Wetransfer download folder titled with your full name.

Please paste the link into the body of an email with the subject “Kickstarter Scheme Application” to info@eborstudio.co.uk

Do not send it directly from Wetransfer.

Application Deadline: Midday 1st April 2026

If you need to contact us regarding the scheme, the application process, or to discuss access requirements please get in touch by emailing maryanneroyle@eborstudio.co.uk