Bursaries launched for arts students

Wednesday, 1 May 2019 06:01

By Rob Pritchard @rpritchard9

New bursaries have been launched to help Island arts students with their studies for the upcoming year.

Three £10,000 awards have been made available by Isle of Man Arts Council for those studying in the field in higher education.

Two have been named after key Island figures, one in memory of popular music promoter Jonathan Gollow who passed away in 2017, and another after celebrated Manx artist Norman Sayle.

For more information and to apply details are at www.iomarts.im - the deadline to apply is Monday, June 1.

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