Over the last fifteen years I have been making and touring independent performance work, both solo and collaborative, across the US, UK and Europe.
Like many artists, that has meant not only making the work itself, but also finding ways to communicate, pitch and reflect on the work I make through writing funding applications, developing projects, pursuing residencies, preparing talks, completing a practice-as-research PhD and publishing academic writing on my own work.
Alongside my artistic practice, I have worked with more than 100 artists, collectives and small companies over the last three years across theatre, performance, visual art, photography, music, literature and cross art form work that’s difficult to define. My own work deals with the weird and the queer, and many of the artists I work with have some connection with those ideas too, though not all - the work itself is hugely varied.
Support for artists, collectives and small organisations
You might come to me if:
you want to apply for Arts Council England funding, but you’re not totally sure how it works and/or you want access support for a DYCP or NLPG application.
you've got a project idea and you really feel like there’s something there, but it isn't yet clear.
you're writing an application or proposal and it's saying all the right things, but it doesn't feel like you.
you're preparing a residency application, proposal, artist talk or commissioning meeting.
you're trying to write about your practice or untangle a complex artistic or academic idea.
you're neurodivergent or disabled and planning, writing about or organising the work is a barrier.
you're in the beginnings of your practice and not sure where to begin, or returning to your practice after time away and not sure where to begin again.
you'd like another artist to think something through with, keep you accountable or just someone to be curious and ask you questions.
Ways I can help:
Arts Council England, (access support or full application consulting or writing)
British Council applications or other funding, residency or fellowship opportunities
developing project proposals/dossiers for commissioning and touring
dramaturgy and project development
artist statements, talks and websites
practice-as-research and practice-based academic writing
preparation for commissioning meetings, interviews and presentations
one-off conversations or longer-term support
After reading hundreds of funding applications, proposals, artist statements and drafts over the last few years, I have noticed that it’s easy for writing to drift towards familiar, overused or generic language. Applications can end up sounding like applications, rather than sounding like the artist themselves. We can do the nuts and bolts work of making sure an application is responding directly to the guidance, criteria or priorities - there are some boxes that just need to be ticked. But working together is also often about clarifying through conversation: sharpening an idea, drawing out what makes the project you, connecting threads of practice and developing language that feels like a strong proposal while also doing justice to the work itself.
"Greg is incredible. I can not recommend him enough. Not only is he amazing at helping, considering and working with access needs he is also lovely. Thanks to Greg's help I got a DYCP and Project Grant."
-Joanne Coates, artist
"Working with Greg has been an incredible experience. They have a rare ability to balance strategic, pragmatic thinking with a genuine commitment to your vision. Greg helped us clarify our goals, stay focused on what mattered most, and ultimately strengthen our approach to securing funding. Their support has had a lasting impact on our organisation, and I couldn't recommend them more highly.”
-Drew Farid Demetry, founder of NAFS
"Greg helped me put together my DYCP application, and honestly, I don’t think I could’ve done it without him. He really listened, helped me shape my ideas, and made the whole process feel a lot less overwhelming."
-Trupti Lyndon, writer and illustrator
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→ Access Support for ACE Funding
I offer support for neurodivergent and disabled artists applying for Project Grants or DYCP funding. This includes 1-to-1 meetings, note-taking, application writing support, budget planning, timelines, and navigating Grantium. This can usually be covered through ACE's access funding.
→ Application Writing + Project Development
If you’re not sure how to start an application, or need someone to help shape and translate your ideas, I offer support, feedback, conversation and guidance. This can be a single session or ongoing collaboration. I have supported successful bids to ACE, the British Council, private foundations like Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian or Peggy Ramsay Foundation, international residencies, and more.
→ Mentoring + Artistic Support
I offer mentoring and dramaturgical support in person and online that can engage deeply with your artistic ideas and intentions or combine artistic curiosity with practical strategy. I have a particular affinity with theatre and performance as well as an interest in projects that intersect with ideas of weirdness, the queer, the off-centre and the spaces in between. But it’s not limited to that :)
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I offer a free, no-pressure half hour chat about what kind of support you’re looking for and whether I’m a good fit.
As a general guide, I work to an hourly rate of £55/€65, with reduced rates for longer periods of working together—£170/€200 for a half day, or £290/€340 for a full day. These hours can be spread out over time.
Here are a few common ways people choose to work with me:
One-off session
A focused hour-long conversation to clarify your ideas, frame your application or help plan your next steps.Ongoing feedback
I read a draft or materials in advance, and we work through revisions over a series of sessions. This is great if you’ve already started writing and want to clarify your thinking, wording or structure.Beginning to end support
Reading and digesting the application guidelines, developing your project framing, planning what’s needed logistically and co-writing the application materials from start to finish.
These are just examples, we can always figure out what makes most sense for your project, timeline and needs.
"With Greg’s support I was able to formulate my answers in a clear and concise way which definitely helped with the success of my application. I have already recommended Greg as a support worker to friends that are thinking of applying for DYCP”
-Joshua Woolford, artist
How to get in touch
To discuss working together or to find out how it would work for you, send me an email at greg@gregwohead.com.
If you’d like to book an initial free 30 minute chat, you can do that here, or email me to schedule a date and time that works best.
"Greg was incredibly helpful and supportive, responding to my needs, both in terms of access and as an artist. His work was pivotal in helping me with a successful DYCP application."
-Si Rawlinson, choreographer and theatre maker
