UK’s largest amateur cultural award opens for nominations
RUN by Voluntary Arts, the Epic Awards recognise and reward excellence and innovation in the amateur cultural sector. The 2015 Epic Awards are now open for entries and groups have until 16 March to nominate themselves.
Previous Scotland Epic Award winners include a Paisley drumming group set up to promote good mental health, an arts festival in Braemar that encouraged new people to get creative, a craft group on the Isle of Barra that invited people around the world to send bunting, and a tapestry created by 1,000 volunteer stitchers.
Across the UK and Republic of Ireland over 60,000 voluntary arts groups provide regular opportunities for cultural engagement in their local areas – the Epic Awards shine a spotlight on their achievements.
All voluntary-led arts groups are eligible to apply. Entries might include:
- groups who formed interesting collaborations;
- projects that engaged with their local community or beyond;
- creative activity that inspired others or increased participation;
- groups who used new ideas in innovative ways
Application forms can be downloaded from www.epicawards.co.uk
Closing date for entries: 16 March 2015.
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