Black Country Digital Firsts programme is now closed for applications
This opportunity was open for artists and creatives from across the Black Country to build confidence, develop creative digital skills and access development support for a potential digital commission. Theatre-makers, musicians, artists, writers, visual artists and community organisations from Wolverhampton, Walsall, Sandwell and Dudley were invited to apply.
Black Country Digital Firsts offers access to:
Support and guidance from digital experts
Inspirational talks and masterclasses
An opportunity to connect and learn with your peers
One-to-one mentoring sessions with digital producers to help develop your project
Access to written resources to help you hone your idea
Potential commissioning
Black Country Digital Firsts is a unique partnership between Creative Black Country and The Space that aims to build digital creative confidence, inspire excellence in the area, foster digital creativity, commission artists, and offer creative support via mentoring and advice sessions.
The programme will run until the end of December 2025, with further development commissioning opportunities throughout this time. This programme is delivered by The Space and Creative Black Country with funding from Arts Council England.
Further details on the 2025 cohort will be available soon.
Meet cohort one of Black Country Digital Firsts (2024)
Further information
This programme is delivered by The Space and Creative Black Country with funding from Arts Council England.