Young artists, producers, and creatives living in Luton have until 12pm on Monday 15 June 2026 to apply for a chance to receive support through the Young Revolutonaries programme. Managed by the local arts charity Revoluton Arts, the initiative offers five micro-commissions to help the next generation of talent develop their skills and connect with their local community.
Successful applicants will each receive a £300 seed commission to fund their creative project. In addition to the financial support, participants will gain access to expert one-to-one mentoring and workshops designed to build professional skills. As part of the programme, each creative is required to produce original work that reaches at least 80 local people within the neighbourhoods of Bury Park, Farley Hill, Marsh Farm, or Leagrave.
The programme is open to individuals aged 16 to 30. The organisers particularly encourage applications from people who experience racism, those from disadvantaged backgrounds, individuals who are D/deaf, disabled or neurodiverse, and those who identify as LGBTQIA+. Previous participants of the programme include local filmmaker Mac Pajka, musician Mi Angelo, and the actor-filmmaker duo Carl Connelly and Cameron Mullane.
Revoluton Arts has been operating in Luton since 2015 and is supported by Arts Council England as part of a national effort to bring high-quality art experiences to communities. Following the application deadline, panel interviews are set to take place on 25 June 2026. The selected participants will work on their projects through to March 2027, when a final public presentation and evaluation will take place.
Those interested in applying can submit their entries through the Revoluton Arts website. For any questions regarding the recruitment process, potential applicants can email Anthony at [email protected].
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