Craft Scotland continues to monitor the situation and work closely with our funders and partners to support the craft community. Read about our revised Programme for 2020/21 and our responsive work during March - June. We continue to update our Maker Community section of the website regularly with timely maker opportunities, resources and information.
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Funds
Culture Organisations and Venues Recovery Fund
Now Open: 2pm, 17 Sept 2020
Closing date: Noon, 24 Sept 2020
Creative Scotland's new Culture Organisations and Venues Recovery Fund will support organisations that provide opportunities for cultural engagement and who have been unable to trade due to the impact of the Coronavirus (COVID-19).
It includes both organisations who provide opportunities for audience engagement (such as galleries, performing arts spaces, commercial theatres, comedy clubs and nightclubs) as well as those that enable and deliver cultural activity (such as production facilities, music and dance companies).
It is expected there will be high volumes of applications, if you require support with your application or understanding if your craft organisation/initiative is eligible please contact the Craft Scotland team at hello@craftscotland.org or Creative Scotland at enquiries@creativescotland.com.
Opportunity provided by: Creative Scotland
Location: All across Scotland
Sustaining Creative Practice Fund
Open now
This fund is open to applications for both individual artist and makers, and organisations, amounts available between £1,000 and £50,000. The fund aims to enable participants to explore ways of working that will help them to adapt and respond to the current changing circumstances. The overall budget for the Open Fund for Individuals and the Open Fund for Organisations totals £7.5 million of National Lottery money.
Opportunity provided by: Creative Scotland
Location: All across Scotland
Creative Freelancer Hardship Fund
Coming soon
This £5 million fund will address the current financial hardship being felt by creative freelancers who normally work in the culture sector, but whose work has been impacted by the Coronavirus (COVID-19). Creative Scotland anticipate opening for applications from early October and currently seeking partners for delivery.
Opportunity provided by: Creative Scotland
Location: All across Scotland
Craft Scotland Opportunities
COMPASS: The Market for Craft Report Launch
Event: 11am - 12.30pm, 29 Sept 2020
Join Craft Scotland’s Chair, Catherine Holden alongside Clive Gillman (Director, Creative Industries at Creative Scotland), Julia Bennett (Head of Research and Policy, Crafts Council) and Gerri Morris (Morris Hargreaves McIntyre, the researchers and report authors) as they highlight the key findings from the Market for Craft report. Book your free place, webinar will be delivered through Zoom.
Opportunity provided by: Craft Scotland
Location: All across Scotland
COMPASS: Fundamentals of Selling Online
Event: 11am - 1.30pm, 13 Oct 2020
Selling online is a great way to broaden your audience reach, connect with existing customers and reach new ones. This workshop will give you the tools to create enticing product listings, get your website noticed and create a smooth shopping experience for yourself and the customer. Book your free place, webinar will be delivered through Zoom.
Opportunity provided by: Craft Scotland
Location: All across Scotland
Call for Researcher(s)
Closing date: 2 Oct 2020
MAKE and Craft Scotland are looking for researcher(s) to work on a research paper for MAKE | Learn, a new project focusing on craft education in Scotland.
Opportunity provided by: MAKE & Craft Scotland
Location: All across Scotland
Join Craft Scotland's Advisory Group
Closing date: 19 Oct 2020
Craft Scotland has an exciting opportunity for makers, curators and craft industry professionals to join our Advisory Group.
Opportunity provided by: Craft Scotland
Location: All across Scotland