A new creative writing programme for Black, Asian and ethnically diverse writers is offering bursaries to explore the landscape and heritage of the South Downs National Park.
‘Shifting the Gaze’ will provide 15 bursaries of £500. The money will cover time researching and developing new writing projects.
The programme is a partnership between Sussex-based arts organisation Writing Our Legacy and the South Downs National Park Authority, which is currently celebrating a 'Year of Creative Writing'.
Amy Zamarripa Solis, Chair and Programme Manager of Writing Our Legacy, said the programme was “an opportunity to hear from new voices from the South East's diverse creative talent”.
She added: “South Downs National Park's rich heritage and inspiring landscapes provide a place for writers to explore and connect with an incredibly important place of natural beauty in the region.
“We can't wait to see the applications from writers and we urge writers of all levels of experience and backgrounds to apply."
Applications open on April 5.