{"id":1712,"date":"2026-04-14T14:56:04","date_gmt":"2026-04-14T14:56:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/textilestudygroup.co.uk\/news\/?p=1712"},"modified":"2026-04-14T14:56:05","modified_gmt":"2026-04-14T14:56:05","slug":"star-project-award-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/textilestudygroup.co.uk\/news\/2026\/04\/14\/star-project-award-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Star Project Award 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Be A Star!<\/strong> The Textile Study Group is delighted to offer a \u00a32,000<\/strong> award for a special Star Project. This is a unique opportunity to share your passion for contemporary textiles by leading an inclusive, creative project for a group you know or a community you wish to create.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The award supports research, development, materials, and equipment. Your project can take place anywhere: online, in a community centre, gallery, school, college or adult education centre, a library, or even outdoors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is envisaged that the project would usually start in September of the award year.\u00a0This is a biennial award.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Emma McGinn received the award in 2024 for \u2018Patchworking Motherhood\u2019<\/a>. You can read about her project in previous blog posts<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Who Can Apply?<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00b7       Freelance artists, volunteers, or qualified teachers (full-time or part-time).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00b7       Applicants must be able to devise and lead an inclusive, creative textile-based learning experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Permanent residents of the UK<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Please find further information and the application form on our website<\/a> \u2013 Closing date for applications is 31 May 2026<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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