New Forest Creative Commissions

Culture Connects, through Folio New Forest, is launching a commissioning framework to support collaboration between cultural organisations and freelancers in the New Forest. It aims to boost participation in arts and culture, build organisational capacity, and offer development opportunities for creatives. Applicants must be based or working in the New Forest. Supported activities include training, workshops, exhibitions, installations, networking, and residencies. Up to £1,000 is available per project. Round 1: 5 December 2025. Round 2: 16 January 2025.