Funding · Residencies · Open calls
Every grant, residency, fellowship and submission call for Scottish artists and writers — mapped, and sorted by what closes next.
Dundee Contemporary Arts · Grant / Bursary
Year-long access to DCA's print studio, technical support and a solo presentation for recent graduates.
Youth Arts Scotland · Grant / Bursary
Micro-grants for young people aged 16–25 to make a creative project happen in their community.
Scottish Book Trust · Fellowship
A year-long development programme for emerging writers of poetry, fiction, narrative non-fiction and children's/YA. Includes a £2,000 cash award, mentoring and a week-long retreat at Moniack Mhor.
Edinburgh Sculpture Workshop · Studio / Workspace Access
Solo/shared studios for professional contemporary sculpture practitioners, including graduate routes. Current call closes 29 October 2026 at 9:15am. April 2026 rent: £168/month solo or £118/person shared, plus membership and deposit. Rental access, not a grant; confirm current terms.
Traverse Theatre · Fellowship
A year-long programme for new playwrights with dramaturgical support and a rehearsed reading.
City of Edinburgh Council · Grant / Bursary
For self-employed creatives with protected characteristics engaging Edinburgh audiences. Music stipends £1,000; exhibition/returning-parent bursaries £2,500; collaborative-project awards £5,000. Consult full strand eligibility; audience tags are not exhaustive. Deadline: 2 November 2026, 23:59 GMT.
Cove Park · Residency
Fully funded residencies on the Rosneath Peninsula for artists and writers working in any discipline. Accommodation, studio and weekly stipend included.
Glasgow Short Film Festival · Prize / Award
Submissions for the Scottish Short Film Competition, celebrating adventurous short-form work.
Gutter Magazine · Submission / Call
Scotland's leading literary magazine seeks bold, unexpected poetry and prose for its next issue. Writers born, living or studying in Scotland are especially encouraged.
Cryptic · Submission / Call
Development and presentation of existing interdisciplinary sound/music projects by Scotland-based emerging artists not in full-time education. Includes mentoring and up to two days of residency. Solo artists £800; groups up to £2,000. Deadline: 19 November 2026 at noon. Performance venue TBC; pin marks the organiser.
Dundee Rep · Grant / Bursary
Commission for a theatre-maker to devise a new piece with communities across Dundee.
WASPS Studios · Exhibition Call
Studio vacancies in the Highland capital's converted Midmills building, with communal workshop facilities.
Sound Scotland · Grant / Bursary
Support for composers and sound artists to develop new work, with mentoring from established practitioners.
Cove Park · Residency
A dedicated month-long residency for Scotland-based artists of colour, offering time, space and peer support.
Peacock Visual Arts · Exhibition Call
Annual open exhibition for artists across the North East. Selected works shown in the Castlegate gallery.
Extra Teeth · Submission / Call
Paid fiction and nonfiction publication submissions from writers anywhere: one unpublished piece of 800–4,000 words. No poetry or scripts through this route. Free submissions open 1–14 December 2026. Print contributors receive £200 plus two copies; selected online work £150. Online submissions; pin is an Edinburgh city-level anchor, not a venue.
Pier Arts Centre · Residency
A residency for artists to respond to the Orkney landscape and the Pier's modernist collection.
Screen Scotland · Grant / Bursary
Development funding for Scottish-based writers, directors and producers working on feature films and documentaries.
Hospitalfield · Residency
A six-week summer residency for visual artists in Hospitalfield's historic house and studios. Peer-led programme with visiting curators.
An Lanntair · Residency
A residency in Stornoway for artists engaging with island communities, Gaelic culture and landscape.
Glasgow Life / Creative Scotland · Grant / Bursary
Creative and professional development bursaries for visual artists and craft makers practising in Glasgow. Fixed awards of £500 or £1,000; personal access costs considered separately. Winter deadline: 2 February 2027 at 5pm. Application fee not specified.
City of Edinburgh Council / Creative Scotland · Grant / Bursary
Creative and professional development bursaries for visual artists and craft makers living or maintaining a studio in Edinburgh. Fixed awards of £500 or £1,000. Winter deadline: 2 February 2027 at 5pm. Application fee not specified.
Craft Scotland · Exhibition Call
Open call for makers to exhibit at the Craft Scotland Summer Show during the Edinburgh festivals.
Hospitalfield · Fellowship
A fellowship for makers working in ceramics, glass or textiles, with access to the walled garden studios and research archive.
Edwin Morgan Trust · Prize / Award
A biennial prize for the best unpublished collection by a Scottish poet aged 30 or under.
Creative Scotland · Grant / Bursary
Funding for artists, writers and creative practitioners to develop their practice, make new work, or undertake research. Supports projects from £1,000 up to £100,000.
WASPS Studios · Exhibition Call
Affordable long-term studio spaces available at South Block and The Briggait for visual artists and makers.
Moniack Mhor · Grant / Bursary
Bursaries covering course fees at Scotland's Creative Writing Centre, prioritising writers facing financial barriers.
Creative Scotland · Capital / Space Funding
Long-term core funding for arts organisations, galleries and artist-run spaces delivering year-round programmes. Next round dates to be confirmed.
Creative Scotland · Capital / Space Funding
Project funding for galleries, venues, collectives and community arts organisations, including programme development and capacity building.
Architectural Heritage Fund · Capital / Space Funding
Grants for community groups and charities exploring the reuse of historic buildings as creative hubs, studios, galleries or venues.
Historic Environment Scotland · Capital / Space Funding
Capital funding to repair historic buildings, including those used as arts venues, community halls and cultural spaces.
National Lottery Community Fund · Capital / Space Funding
Small grants for community groups to run projects and improve community spaces, including arts centres and creative hubs.
National Lottery Community Fund · Capital / Space Funding
Larger multi-year grants for community-run organisations, including creative and cultural spaces rooted in their place.
Foundation Scotland · Capital / Space Funding
A range of local and themed funds for community groups, many supporting arts venues, village halls and creative community spaces.
Scottish Government / National Lottery · Capital / Space Funding
Helps communities take ownership of land and buildings — often used to secure arts centres, studios and community venues.
Glasgow City Council · Capital / Space Funding
Local authority funding for third-sector organisations, including community arts and creative spaces in Glasgow. Next round dates TBC.
City of Edinburgh Council · Capital / Space Funding
Funding for cultural organisations, venues and community arts groups across Edinburgh. 2027 round dates TBC.
Dundee City Council · Capital / Space Funding
Support for local cultural organisations, galleries and community venues in Dundee. Dates TBC.
The Highland Council · Capital / Space Funding
Small local grants for community groups, including arts events and improvements to community halls and creative spaces.
Aberdeen City Council · Capital / Space Funding
Grants for creative organisations and artist-led initiatives delivering cultural activity in Aberdeen. Dates TBC.
Garfield Weston Foundation · Capital / Space Funding
UK-wide grants to arts organisations, galleries and heritage venues for capital, core and project costs; Scottish applicants welcome.
Paul Hamlyn Foundation · Capital / Space Funding
Supports organisations widening access to the arts, including community and artist-led spaces. Rounds and dates TBC.
Scottish Book Trust · Fellowship
Next round of the development programme for emerging writers. Opening date and deadline TBC.
Scottish Book Trust · Fellowship
Fellowships for writers in the early-to-mid stages of their careers, with funding and dedicated support. 2027 dates TBC.
Gutter Magazine · Submission / Call
Submission window for the following issue of Gutter. Exact dates TBC.
Cove Park · Residency
Open call for the following year's residency programme. Dates TBC.
Hospitalfield · Residency
Autumn residency for artists across disciplines. Open call dates TBC.
WASPS Studios · Exhibition Call
Studio vacancies across WASPS buildings in Scotland, advertised as spaces become available.
Royal Scottish Academy · Residency
Residencies for Scotland-based visual artists at partner venues. 2027 call dates TBC.
Royal Scottish Academy · Exhibition Call
Open submission exhibition for artists living or working in Scotland. Dates TBC.
Society of Scottish Artists · Exhibition Call
Open call for the SSA annual exhibition. Entry dates for 2027 TBC.
Screen Scotland · Grant / Bursary
Short film production funding for Scottish filmmakers. Round dates TBC.
Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society · Grant / Bursary
Bursaries to help artists from underrepresented backgrounds bring work to the Fringe. 2027 dates TBC.
Celtic Connections · Submission / Call
Applications for musicians to showcase at the following festival. Dates TBC.
British Council Scotland · Grant / Bursary
Funding for Scottish artists and organisations to develop international collaborations. 2027 rounds TBC.
Taigh Chearsabhagh · Residency
Residency on North Uist for artists engaging with island culture, landscape and the Gaelic language. 2027 dates TBC.
Shetland Arts · Residency
Support and residencies for artists working in or responding to Shetland. Dates TBC.
Scottish Music Centre · Fellowship
Free music mentoring, tuition and instrument access for young people aged 14–19 living in Scotland. Applications are currently closed; next-intake dates TBC. In-kind development support, not a cash award. Pin marks the organiser’s Glasgow office; sessions may take place elsewhere.
GMAC Film / Screen Scotland · Grant / Bursary
Development for Scotland-based early-career filmmakers and producers making their first funded short: fiction, documentary, animation or experimental film. Verified 2026 support includes up to £6,000 production funding, mentoring and equipment; future terms TBC. September 2026 applications closed; next dates TBC.
A Play, A Pie and A Pint · Submission / Call
Two annual reading windows for emerging and established Scottish or Scotland-based playwrights aged 18+. Scripts considered for professional programming, with support for successful emerging writers; production/payment not guaranteed. Both 2026 windows are closed. Next dates and rules TBC; see the published guidance.
Scottish Poetry Library · Fellowship
Recurring development programme for poets aged 16–25 across Scotland, accepting English, Scots and Scottish Gaelic. The 2026 programme offered five £500 bursaries with three mentoring sessions each. That intake is closed; next dates, theme and award terms TBC. Pin marks the Edinburgh organiser.
The Work Room · Residency
Member-led dance and choreographic research, experimentation and development with studio time and financial bursaries. Membership eligibility applies. Two callouts annually; the October 2026 call is closed. Next opening date, deadline and award amount TBC.
Glasgow Life · Grant / Bursary
Regular grant pathway for cultural organisations and community groups delivering cultural events and projects in Glasgow. The 2026/27 deadline has passed; next-round dates and financial terms TBC. Contact the Glasgow Life arts team for reopening notices.
Market Gallery · Exhibition Call
Annual paid opportunity for a Glasgow-based artist to develop and present a significant exhibition project with committee support. The linked 2026 call has passed and documents the programme only. Next-round dates, artist fee and production budget TBC.
Many Studios · Studio / Workspace Access
Enquire about flexible artist workspaces in the Barras, from shared spaces to independent units, with communal facilities and event/exhibition access. Published rents range from £100 to £800/month; availability and current quote must be confirmed. Rental access, not a cash grant.
Glasgow Sculpture Studios · Studio / Workspace Access
Artists working in sculpture can apply with a practice statement and four work images for fabrication facilities, technical support and studio pathways. Published membership £90/year (£72 concession), plus workshop-use or rental charges. Membership access, not a grant; availability varies.
Glasgow Print Studio · Studio / Workspace Access
Experienced printmakers can apply for professional workshop access and technical advice, with opportunities to submit work for exhibition and retail. Approval required. Membership and session charges apply; displayed rates are labelled 2024/25, so current costs must be confirmed. Not a cash award.
Squeeze Print Studio · Studio / Workspace Access
Independent screenprinting production access during studio opening hours, with storage and induction. Basic screenprinting knowledge and independent working expected; contact the studio to join. Published annual membership £80. Facility access, not a funded residency or course.
Good Press · Submission / Call
Open email-submission pathway for artists, authors and small presses seeking sale-or-return distribution of independent books, zines and publications. Send details and images or a PDF before posting copies. Retail commission is 35%; income depends on sales, not an artist fee or grant.
Platform · Studio / Workspace Access
Artists can enquire about desk workspace with power and internet at The Bridge in Easterhouse. Payment can be financial or negotiated in kind through a service offered to Platform. Enquire for availability and terms; the workspace is not automatically free or a cash grant.
Edinburgh Sculpture Workshop · Residency
Subsidised, self-funded production/research residencies for visual artists living outside Edinburgh, with specialist workshops and skills support. Advertised cost £255/week. The page retains an old deadline but explicitly welcomes other applications and 2026/2027 projects; enquire about availability.
Edinburgh Printmakers · Studio / Workspace Access
Competency-based access to printmaking facilities, technicians, sales and members’ exhibitions. Published annual membership £110 (£75 concession), sessions extra; monthly options available. Independent working skills required. The separate discounted Studio Access Programme is paused; this is paid membership access.
Out of the Blue Arts & Education Trust · Studio / Workspace Access
Affordable multidisciplinary studio pathway across Out of the Blue sites. Join the Available Studios Mailing List to receive vacancies; applications are matched to available space. Rents vary and availability is not guaranteed. Pin marks the Drill Hall hub, not every available studio.
Out of the Blueprint / Out of the Blue · Residency
Four paid residencies each year for Scotland-based artists aged 18–24, experimenting with risograph printing toward an exhibition at the Drill Hall. Displayed 2025/26 applications are closed. Next-cycle opening date, deadline and fee amount TBC; historical funding is not promised for future rounds.
Out of the Blueprint · Studio / Workspace Access
Publication-production support through a 50% print discount for artists under 25 making comics, zines and other printed work. Request a quote and confirm availability. Discounted production is not free printing or a cash award; application charges are not specified.
Stills: Centre for Photography · Studio / Workspace Access
Subsidised bookable darkroom, scanning and printing facilities for independent photographic production. Compulsory induction and previous experience required. Published examples include £17 B&W printing with chemistry and £15 scanning-day access; confirm booking charges. Facility access, not a grant.
Edinburgh Hacklab · Studio / Workspace Access
Shared making equipment, project storage and 24/7 member access at Summerhall. Prospective members attend open nights before requesting membership. Published membership from £35/month, with affordability discussions available. No automatic bursary or free membership is promised.
University of Edinburgh IASH / Traverse Theatre · Fellowship
Annual supported playwright/theatre-maker fellowship combining university research access, writing time and Traverse dramaturgical support. Requires regular university presence. Applications for 2027 are closed; next-cycle dates and commission amount TBC. Distinct from Traverse’s emerging-playwright programme.