Culture Micro-commissions
The Micro-commissions programme gives awards of up to £1000 to support Wandsworth based creatives to create new artworks during the London Borough of Culture year.
With a straightforward application process and light-touch reporting, the aim is to pilot new ways of supporting the borough’s cultural sector and to nurture local talent.
These micro-commissions are open to Wandsworth based creatives only. Successful awards will be inspiring ideas around the theme of health and happiness.
How to Apply
The final round of applications will close on 1 December 2025. There are two options for applying:
- Complete our Micro-commissions Application Form online, or
- Submit a short video/audio recording
You may apply for up to £1,000.
Decisions will be made by the London Borough of Culture Champions Group, who will consider:
- How your proposal meets London Borough of Culture themes.
- How inspired they are by your description of “Tell us what you would like to do”
- How excited they are by what you say in “Tell us what you hope to achieve through this micro-commission”
- How confident they are in your ability to deliver, through your response to “Tell us more about your artistic practice up until now?”
- Additional funding from other sources may be included in your proposal, please provide details.
Video/Audio Application
If you prefer, your application can also take the form of a video application (.mov, .mp4) or audio submission (.wav, mp3) rather than applying through the written application form.
If you are submitting a video or audio format, please include a verbal declaration against each point or question in the application form (word version supplied for prompts only - please do not submit written application via email), including a detailed breakdown of how you will use your budget (this can be based on our budget template) and end the video with your name and the date.
Please return the video/recording with date of submission to: arts@wandsworth.gov.uk
Funding distribution
Micro-commissions will be decided on a rolling basis from July 2025 - December 2025.
Applicants should allow at least a nine-week turnaround period from submission to project commencement date.
Applications will be considered at the following decision-making meetings:
- July (closed)
- September (closed)
- October (closed)
- November (closed)
- December - Application Deadline: 1 December
Evaluation
Successful applicants will be asked to comply with our marketing and PR requests.
Applicants will be asked to:
- Supply artwork copy and images
- Supply evaluation material/case study content
- Supply any photography or film taken at activity and give Wandsworth Council permission to use for future marketing
- Submit a Creative Profile on Welcome to Wandsworth (if not set up)
- Add any events (if public facing) to the Welcome to Wandsworth ‘What’s On’ pages.
We may also ask you to:
- Offer a guest blog (200-300 words with imagery)
- Be interviewed by young reporter/school journalist
