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The fund was established with donations given in memory and support of Thea Barnes’ legacy, by people known to Thea and advocates of the creative industries.
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The Thea Barnes Legacy Fund (TBLF) is a donor-supported independent fund established in 2019 to support individuals in creative areas that reflect Thea’s interest in arts and academia. Interests include:
Dance & Performing Arts
Academic researchers in arts and creative industries
Mental health / wellbeing for those in arts and creative industries [...] Applicants must be at least 18 years of age, but there is no upper age limit. Applicants must be residents in the UK, Ireland, or USA.
Applications will be for
The bursaries help sustain dancers, performing artists, choreographers, researchers and scholars in the arts and creative industries.
Dance and Performing Arts
Researchers
Eligibility
- ✓ Individuals
- ✓ Bursaries to sustain dancers, performing artists, choreographers, researchers and scholars in the arts and creative industries.
- ✓ UK, Ireland, USA
- ✓ Dance & Performing Arts
- ✓ Academic researchers
- ✓ Mental health / wellbeing
- ✓ Any
How to apply
Application must include a CV, outline of proposed activity, draft budget, and two reference letters.
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Last verified: 29 March 2026