The Maverick Award 2020 offers up to £2000 to the best application for a new project, with writing at its heart, that departs from the routine and starts to explore new and imaginative possibilities. Open to playwrights who live and work in Scotland and have done so for at least 4 years.
The Tom McGrath Trust will celebrate its 10th anniversary in 2021. Since making its first awards in 2011, the Trust has supported 76 writers and has dispersed £34,725. To mark what would have been Tom’s 80th birthday, the Trust is delighted to invite applications for a final round of Awards to celebrate his vibrant contribution to Scotland’s cultural life.
The Tom McGrath Trust was set up to honour the life and legacy of Tom McGrath, poet, playwright and creative maverick, who died in 2009. Inspired by Tom's boundless generosity of spirit and his passion for supporting Scottish playwrights, the Trust aims to be a source of inspiration, stimulation and support for artists seeking to develop their craft.
Thanks to the generous financial support of Morven McLean at Original Editions, the Trust is offering 3 Awards, each up to £2,000: two awards will be given as Maverick Awards in memory of Tom and one will be a Wild Award, to celebrate Ella Wildridge's (Tom's partner and Trust instigator) unique contribution to the Trust and to Scotland’s creative community.
Awards will be given to the best applications for a new project, with writing at its heart, that departs from the routine and starts to explore new and imaginative possibilities. As in previous years, the Trustees will award funds to those artists whose application, career history and proposals are considered most in keeping with Tom's love of enquiry, collaboration and endeavour; values equally shared by Ella.
For further details on criteria, eligibility and how to apply please visit our website
Deadline: Monday 7 December 2020 at 23:59