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| Miniature Dinosaurs - pic Rob McDougall |
Creative Scotland and Young Scot see the Creative Enterprise Fund as providing a means for Scotland’s young people to develop their artistic talent and unlock opportunities within the creative industries. The new Fund aims to promote the values of creative enterprise and leadership, creating positive pathways to employment and providing wider benefits to local communities.
The Creative Enterprise Fund can award young people up to £200 on an individual basis and £750 for groups of three or more. Playing at today’s launch were Stirling’s young, pop-rock band Miniature Dinosaurs, who had received funding through Creative Scotland and Young Scot’s previous grant initiative, the Arts Action Fund.
Alban Dickson, bass guitarist for Miniature Dinosaurs said: "Creative projects are all about passion, but a bit of extra support right at the beginning can allow dreams to materialise. This is a fund which can apply to any concept a young person might have. It allowed us to go on our first UK tour! But the possibilities are huge, be it making a film, producing a theatre piece or even a work of art."
Applications are now open and young people can download an application form from the Young Scot Extra website. The closing date for the first round of applications is the 14th November 2011. To find out more about the Fund and for guidance on how to apply, young people should contact the free Young Scot InfoLine on 0808 801 0338, between Monday and Friday 10am-6pm.
