Craft Community

Residencies & Jobs Artist in Residence: After the Single Use

An open call for eight artists to join research teams across eight global locations to explore plastic, healthcare and the possibilities of a more circular future.

Closing date: 23 Oct 2026

Exhibit & Sell Open Call: Sauchiehall Makers Market

Apply to be part of a Winter Craft Market delivered by the Glasgow School of Art at the Glasgow Life Sauchiehall Street Project Space.

Closing date: 23 Oct 2026

Professional Development Make It Count - Professional Development Programme

Ready to take your creative business to the next level?

Funding Luminate: Older Artists’ Bursaries 2026

Luminate are delighted to announce a new round of small bursaries available for artists aged 50 or over who are in the early stages of a new artistic career. 

Closing date: 22 Oct 2026

Residencies & Jobs Graduate Internship Opportunity 2027

Living Wage Graduate Internship Programme for 2027 at Glasgow Ceramics Studio.

Closing date: 25 Oct 2026

Research & Surveys Thread Counts

A project by Applied Arts Scotland, exploring what a flourishing ecosystem would look and feel like for textile makers in Scotland. Opportunities to learn and get involved.

Closing date: 21 Oct 2026

Professional Development The INKubator Programme 2027

Scotland's leading jewellery development programme. Ten months of mentoring, professional training, studio access & a thriving creative community, helping emerging jewellers build sustainable careers.

Closing date: 6 Nov 2026

Studio & Workshop Spaces Call for Studio Applications at Edinburgh Sculpture Workshop

Applications are invited for studios at ESW from artists and makers working within contemporary sculpture practice.  

Closing date: 29 Oct 2026

Professional Development Forge Ahead - Professional Development Programme

Cockpit’s award-winning Business Incubation Team presents Forge Ahead, a professional development programme for established makers.

Awards & Competitions Eileen Lewenstein Prize for Critical Writing

The Eileen Lewenstein Prize supports new and emerging voices in writing on studio ceramics and clay art.

Closing date: 28 Feb 2027

Studio & Workshop Spaces Birnam Arts: Tutors Call Out

Birnam Arts are looking for passionate tutors and facilitators to lead creative workshops.

Closing date: 7 Mar 2027

Volunteering Join the Council of Visual Arts Scotland

Three positions are open to join the council and work with the VAS team to deliver an exciting programme of events.