Gaiety Theatre snub was “elitist”
MSP slams culture chiefs
of Creative Scotland, Janet Archer said that they would learn from the process and resolve all the outstanding issues fairly and openly.
“But I want to know what is going to be done to assist the Gaiety in the immediate term, as I think it is clear they have been very let down by this process.”
A Creative Scotland spokesperson, said: “Regular Funding is a highly competitive application process where demand has once again far outstripped available funding.
“We are in direct dialogue with all those who have not been successful to discuss transition funding where appropriate and what other opportunities might be available to them either through Open Project Funding or other Targeted routes.
“We know we can’t support all applications through regular funding, what we seek to do is provide a balance of potential opportunities to access support across all our funding routes, and through the development and advocacy work we do.
“In 2017, Creative Scotland supported activity from Borderline Theatre Company, The Cumnock Tryst and the Boswell Book Festival through our Open Project Fund.
“Individuals, organisations and communities across Ayrshire have also benefited from support through targeted programmes including the Youth Music Initiative, Place Partnership Programme, Cashback from Creativity and Awards for All.”