Creative Scotland awards open for applications

Visual artists and craft-makers can apply for bursaries of up to £750 from a Creative Scotland project.

This year’s Visual Artist and Craft Maker Awards (VACMA) offer two bursaries - the first is a £750 grant for artists and craft makers who can demonstrate a commitment to developing their creative practice; the second is a grant of £500 for new graduates/ emerging artists.

VACMA funding has previously supported skills development and courses, artistic mentoring, researching a new body of work and experimenting with new materials.

Full eligibility criteria and a list of participating partners through which applications can be made is available on the Creative Scotland website. The deadline for applications from Argyll and Bute is 5pm on Tuesday February 2 2021.

Amanda Catto, head of visual arts, Creative Scotland, said: ‘These bursaries are invaluable in supporting the creative development of artists and craft makers across Scotland.

‘Thanks to National Lottery players who make these awards possible, we’re working with partners to deliver the scheme across 25 local authority areas, offering grants to emerging and more established practitioners.’

A free, online information session about the awards will be held on Tuesday October 27 from 10am to 11am. It will include an overview of the scheme, followed by a discussion and questions and answers.

Booking is required to take part in the session. Visit the Creative Scotland website for details.