Sector News

The Department for Media, Culture and Sport have released a short statement in response to feedback from the craft sector on their consultation on ‘Classifying and measuring the creative industries’.

Our May Opportunities round-up features new opportunities from Craft Scotland, a variety of jobs and exhibitions, the Spring Fling x Wigtown Book Festival Residency 2013/2014, and details of the new Making Progress and Made to Measure programmes from HI-Arts.

Craft Scotland is pleased to update potential makers applying for our Summer Show with the news that we have reduced our commission rate for the show from 50% to 40%.

The Department of Culture, Media and Sport have been working with partner organisations NESTA, Creative Skillset and Creative and Cultural Skills to review and update the DCMS Creative Industries Economic Estimates (CIEE).

Our April Opportunities round-up features details of a new opportunity from Craft Scotland and Dovecot Studios, a job opportunity at Orkney College, a series of workshops from Cultural Enterprise Office, awards available in glass and sculpture, and a variety of other opportunities.

Our March Opportunities round-up features details of Craft Scotland's call for more makers to exhibit at SOFA Chicago, a new position at Dovecot Studios, a series of Creative Scotland open sessions, various regional awards now open, and a host of other opportunities.

Our February Opportunities round-up features details of a new position at Craft Scotland, a series of workshops from the Cultural Enterprise Office, various regional awards now open, and a host of other opportunities.

Our first round up of Craft Opportunities in 2013 includes two opportunities to engage with Craft Scotland, information on the upcoming HCA conference, funding opportunities for the Highlands & Islands and Fife, as well as opportunities with organisations such as Cove Park, Applied Arts Scotland, the Edinburgh International Science Festival, Visual Arts Scotland and many more.

‘Clearing out my drawers’ is an exhibition of new and old work which celebrates the love of drawing, making and telling a good yarn. 

Chair of Craft Scotland, Jacquie Edwards, has announced the appointment of five new members to the Board to support Craft Scotland’s mission: to unite, inspire and champion Scottish craft.

Craft Scotland have rounded up the Creative Scotland Investment Opportunities which are suitable for craft makers and organisations.

An informal consultation has been launched to gather views from people making, retailing or trading ceramic or glass objects intended to come into contact with foodstuffs.

Welcome to the July 2012 round up of opportunities from the Craft Scotland website.

We've rounded up the latest opportunities on our website with upcoming deadlines.

Scottish creative enterprise Anarkik3D has launched an IndieGoGo crowdfunding campaign which will enable the organisation to optimise access to both software and 3D printing technologies, and to launch this digital craft platform in the US.

Craft Scotland have put together a round-up of some of the craft opportunities listed on our website,including details of our own SOFA opportunity, and upcoming craft funding deadlines. 

Comhairle nan Eilean Siar has been awarded funding for a Harris Tweed Training and Development Programme

A new report published today confirms that Scotland’s craft makers continue to be optimistic and adaptable, working within a sector that, while changing, remains healthy, robust and contributes income of £70 million to the Scottish economy.

Craft Scotland have put together a quick round-up of some of the craft opportunities advertised on our website which have upcoming February deadlines.