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

Commissions Commissioning Opportunity for Lerwick 28: Expressions of Interest

Artists, makers, creatives, companies and organisations from Shetland, across the UK and internationally are invited to propose ambitious new cultural work for Lerwick 28.

Closing date: 16 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

Awards & Competitions LOEWE FOUNDATION Craft Prize 2027

Submissions to the 10th edition of the LOEWE FOUNDATION Craft Prize are now open. The Prize for the winning entry is 50,000 euros. 

Closing date: 15 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 Making Place: Heritage in Action & Cultivate

Two-day gathering at Highland Folk Museum: An exploration of heritage, craft, making and shared knowledge.

Closing date: 15 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

Funding Visual Artist and Craft Makers Awards

Are you looking for funding to support your creative and professional development? VACMA is designed to help you grow and develop your creative practice with fixed bursaries of £500 or…

Closing date: 20 Oct 2026