Scottish arts funding boost

Some £111,000 has been made available to support artists and organisations to deliver creative work.

Creative Scotland will continue to fund Tasgadh and Maoin nan Ealan Gàidhlig, while Bòrd na Gàidhlig has contributed an additional sum to support Gaelic arts.

The money will support Gaelic and Scots culture by providing grants for individuals and organisations to deliver performances, workshops and other creative projects.

Administered by Gaelic arts organisation Fèisean nan Gàidheal, both schemes benefit from a simple application process and a response within a month of the deadline dates for applications.

Brian Ó hEadhra, partnership and funding manager of Bòrd na Gàidhlig, said: “We are delighted to be able to support this important fund which will help ensure Gaelic arts and culture continues to thrive. The arts are a vital part of our communities and these funds will help support artists and organisations to create and deliver inspiring work. We would encourage anyone with a project idea to apply.”

There are two deadlines for applications – Friday May 26 and Friday November 10.

Arthur Cormack, chief executive of Fèisean nan Gàidheal, said: “Fèisean nan Gàidheal is very happy to collaborate again with Creative Scotland and is grateful for Bòrd na Gàidhlig’s additional funding since both funding streams are often over-subscribed. Many artists contributed to the general wellbeing of people during the pandemic at a time when work was short before being affected further by the cost-of-living crisis. It is important they continue to secure work and generate income.”

For more information visit www.feisean.org/en/tasgadh or www.feisean.org/en/meg-en.