Culture Grants introduction sessions
Watch the Culture Grants 2026 trailer to get inspired and hear what Culture Grants are all about!
We will be holding introductory information sessions around Wakefield district and online. Any upcoming sessions will be listed on this page.
These will be bookable, 1-hour sessions. They will include a presentation introducing the different grants available and how to apply. There will be a chance to ask questions about the application process.
2026 sessions
The following are details of our information sessions around the district and online.
Upcoming sessions
Monday 26 October, 12-1pm – Online via Microsoft Teams
Thursday 29 October, 6-7pm – Online via Microsoft Teams
Book your free space at a session via Ticket Source: www.ticketsource.com/wakefield-council-culture-grants
If you need any individual guidance on Culture Grants, please contact us via the email address at the end of this page.
Previous sessions
Wednesday 11 March, 10-11am – Wakefield Library
Wednesday 11 March, 12:30-1:30pm – Online via Microsoft Teams
Thursday 12 March, 10-11am – Normanton Library
Friday 13 March, 10-11am – Hemsworth Library
Monday 16 March, 10-11am – Featherstone Library
Monday 16 March, 6-7pm – Online via Microsoft Teams
Tuesday 17 March, 12:30-1:30pm – Stanley Library
Wednesday 18 March, 2:30-3:30pm – Airedale Library
Tuesday 30 June, 9:45-10:45 – Stanley Library
Tuesday 30 June, 2:30-3:30pm – Ossett Library
Wednesday 1 July, 2:30-3:30pm – Pontefract Library
Wednesday 1 July, 6-7pm – Online via Microsoft Teams
Thursday 2 July, 10-11am – Normanton Library
Thursday 2 July, 2:30-3:30pm – Hemsworth Library
Friday 3 July, 2:30-3:30pm – South Elmsall Library
Tuesday 7 July, 12-1pm – Online via Microsoft Teams
Other places for support
Creative Exchange are free monthly sector support events produced by Creative Wakefield and taking place at Wakefield Exchange. These events are open to everyone and each month there’s something new to discover. Sessions have previously focused on fundraising and development support for creative individuals and organisations.
To find upcoming events, visit: Creative Exchange - Creative Wakefield
Join the Creative Wakefield Network to access wider support and resources.