The William Morris Art Futures Bursary
House of Hackney
House of Hackney is proud to announce The William Morris Art Futures Bursary, a new initiative supporting the next generation of artists in the London Boroughs of Hackney and Waltham Forest.
Inspired by William Morris’s values of art for all and the transformative power of creativity, the bursary will provide £10,000 in funding for 16–25-year-olds with creative potential who face barriers to accessing education, training, materials or mentorship.
“We’re so excited to launch this bursary with our friends at the William Morris Gallery and IntoUniversity, to help open doors for the next generation of artists in our home of East London. Inspired by Morris’s beliefs and dedication to craft, it’s about giving young creatives the chance to pursue their dreams, even when the system feels closed to them. At House of Hackney, we’ve always believed that business can be a force for good; that profit, at its best, is energy that should circulate back into creativity, community and Nature. This bursary is one way of putting that belief into practice.”
- Frieda Gormley, House of Hackney Co-Founder
Working in partnership with William Morris Gallery and IntoUniversity, the programme will connect young people with local opportunities in art, craft and design, helping them develop their skills and confidence while building community connections.
Applications for the 2026 bursary will open in January 2026, with recipients announced in the Summer.
How to Apply
To learn more or sign up for updates, visit: www.houseofhackney.com/pages/waitlist
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