Craft Community

Awards & Competitions Emerging Leatherworker of the Year Award

Nominations open for Emerging Leatherworker of the Year Award.

Closing date: 1 Jul 2025

Awards & Competitions Emerging Metalworker of the Year Award

Nominations open for Emerging Metalworker of the Year Award.

Closing date: 1 Jul 2025

Exhibit & Sell Shop Share in Heart of Edinburgh

Opportunity to join two local Edinburgh brands in a shop share space in Edinburgh City Centre.

Awards & Competitions QEST and Heritage Crafts Sustainability Awards

Applications for the 2025 QEST and Heritage Crafts Sustainability Award are now open.

Closing date: 1 Jul 2025

Residencies & Jobs Project Residency

Clay Shed offers a residency for ceramicists, potters, and artists to develop their work in a dedicated studio with professional support.

Closing date: 27 Aug 2025

Awards & Competitions Wayne Art Center CraftForms 2025

Wayne Art Center is seeking submissions to its 30th annual CraftForms 2025

Closing date: 1 Sep 2025

Exhibit & Sell Apply Now Edinburgh Art Fair 20th Anniversary Edition

Applications are now being invited from art galleries,collectives, organisations and professional artists and makers.​

Closing date: 31 Jul 2025

Funding Open Fund for Individuals

Apply now for Creative Scotland's Open Fund for Individuals, a key funding programme supporting creative practitioners in Scotland.

Closing date: 8 Oct 2025

Awards & Competitions Dewar Arts Award

Apply for an award recognising outstanding young artistic talent in Scotland under 30, with nominations made by sponsors.

Funding The Craft Pottery Charitable Trust - Apply for Grants

Small grants available to studio ceramic artists.

Funding UKFT’s Young Textile Technician Fund

Age limit now extended.