New arts award launches for the Armed Forces Community!

If you're an aspiring artist or writer/performer from the Armed Forces Community and would like to win the opportunity to exhibit your artwork or perform your writing in a professional setting visit thestartsaward.com

Meet the multi-talented Tom Crowley (Not Here Anymore) - creative coach for The STARTS Award - thestartsaward.com. To apply click here - forms.gle/1f68ba8DvZevSD…

In-between trips and talks, we grabbed judge for The STARTS Award spoken word category Luke Delahunty to check what he does to chill out! "Spend time with my partner…by the sea…with wine." Apply for STARTS Award here - forms.gle/XQ9WVvthLpdkP5… Comme Ca Art Matt and Phreds

Calling all creative talents in the Armed Forces Community - don't miss this opportunity to exhibit your artwork in a professional gallery or to perform your writing on a professional stage! APPLY HERE - forms.gle/aFD1ntngz9pfEp… The Starts Awards Comme Ca Art Matt and Phreds

Meet Sara - medically retired RAF Officer and a judge for The STARTS Award Visual Art category. She told us "I love the fact I can tell stories with my art. I have been given a way to communicate when I can’t speak..." Armed Forces Day 🇬🇧 Comme Ca Art Matt and Phreds

The Starts Award Published by Sue Brodie · 20h · This week we quizzed Lydia about how she got into acting. "I fell into it by accident. If I’m lucky enough to continue to make a living from it I’m not going to stop!! APPLY HERE - forms.gle/JTQ9djm3i2u8ZJ…

Meet Claire, owner of Comme Ca Art, and someone who clearly loves what she does! "There's nothing more satisfying than finding the right piece of art for a client and for them to become a champion of the artist." Apply-forms.gle/4C8Nfqkgr8hhVc… The Starts Awards Comme Ca Art

The call for applications for The STARTS Award has now closed. We've had an amazing response to our first year, so thank you from all the team, and lots of luck! Winners announced soon. The Starts Awards Comme Ca Art Matt and Phreds

After much deliberation, the judges for The STARTS Award have chosen their 5 Winners in both the Visual Art and Spoken Word Categories. Due to the overwhelming response, the judges decided to also award 5 Commended places in each category. Visit thestartsaward.com.

The STARTS Award coaching sessions kicked off this week. Spoken Word winners will be using the theme of 'New Start', and Visual Art winners are working with the theme of 'My Happy Place'. We can't wait to see the results! The Starts Awards Comme Ca Art Matt and Phreds

Today we're delighted to introduce you to Dougie Adams, who looks backs on his first piece of artwork and shares his proudest creative achievement. The Starts Awards Comme Ca Art Matt and Phreds

Today we hear from Spoken Word winner, Gill, who surprises herself by what inspires her! The Starts Awards Comme Ca Art Matt and Phreds

Meet the pros who will be supporting The STARTS Award winners on stage and at the exhibition next week. The Starts Awards Comme Ca Art Matt and Phreds

CONGRATULATIONS to all the 2023 winners of The STARTS Award. "It's absolutely given me the confidence to say that my work is good enough to put up for sale, and I never had that before, that’s been brilliant." That's what we love to hear! Comme Ca Art Matt and Phreds

Following our little teaser video of tantalising previews of The STARTS Award live spoken word showcase, here is the full show - youtube.com/watch?v=Cl6fT2… (Video Warning: Strong Language) Matt and Phreds #veteransmentalhealth #veteranscreativity

The STARTS Award 2024 applications are now open! A rare opportunity for creative members of the military to access the arts industry. The Starts Awards Comme Ca Art Matt and Phreds

For a chance to exhibit your artwork at the Comme Ca Art gallery in The Lowry Hotel, or to perform your writing on stage at Matt and Phreds jazz club then register now! For more information visit thestartsaward.com/howtoapply.