Digital Marketing Day 2026: Socially Motivated

Arts Council of Wales will provide up to 7 bursaries  that cover the full cost of a Digital Marketing Day ticket, plus up to £300pp for travel and accommodation costs.

To apply for an Arts Council of Wales bursary, you must meet the following criteria:   

  • You must work for an arts organisation in Wales

In addition, ACW strongly encourages applications from the following: 

  • An individual or organisation working primarily in the Welsh language.
  • A D/deaf, disabled or neurodivergent individual.
  • An individual from an Ethnically or Culturally diverse background.
  • Organisations which are led by – and focus on supporting – protected characteristic groups. Of these, a particular priority are those which are Ethnically and Culturally diverse-led, or disability-led arts organisations.
  • An individual working freelance in the cultural sector with this as your main source of income. 

How to apply:    

Complete the online application form by 12pm on 15 October 2026.

Apply in Welsh here.

If you have any queries about these bursaries, please email Molly Pilkington, the AMA’s Growth and Participation Senior Officer at: molly@a-m-a.co.uk

Next steps:    

The AMA and Creative Scotland will assess each application and the AMA will email all applicants with a final decision in the week commencing 26 October 2026.

Read our top bursary application tips to help make your submission stand out.

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Please note:

— We will only award one bursary per organisation 

— The bursary covers the full cost of your Digital Marketing Day ticket with up to £300pp for travel and accommodation.

— If you have already paid for a place at Digital Marketing Day, you will be offered a refund upon receipt of a bursary  

— The AMA and Arts Council of Wales will request successful applicants to provide feedback, that may be used for marketing purposes, on their experience at Digital Marketing Day 2026.

Address(Required)
Are you an AMA member?(Required)
How long have you worked in the cultural sector?    (Required)
Are you applying as a Freelancer or from an organisation?(Required)
Do you work for a small organisation? (Required)
Small organisations are classed as having less than 10 employees and/or a turnover of less than £632k in 2025/26  
Number of dedicated marketing / audience development staff in your organisation:    (Required)
Do you identify as any of the following:
What skills are you looking to grow? How will this benefit your personal/career progression? How will this benefit your organisation?  
If possible, please provide more details of what transport and accommodation you would need covering.
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