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Creative Scotland supports the cultural and creative sectors across all parts of Scotland. We support culture and creativity in Scotland as a development organisation, a funder, an advocate, and as a public body that seeks to influence others to increase opportunity and maximise the impact our resources can offer.

As a Non-Departmental Public Body, we are sponsored by Scottish Government and Scottish Ministers, with funding from both the Scottish Government and the National Lottery.

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  • VACMA

    Visual artists and crafts makers in Scotland can apply for funding through small grants funded by Creative Scotland and developed in partnership with Local Authorities and arts agencies across Scotland.

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    Showcasing Scotland

    Projects that aim to showcase Scotland's arts, screen and creative industries to the rest of the world.

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    Open Funding

    Open Funding is one of our key funding routes, supporting the wide range of activity initiated by organisations, artists, writers, producers and other creative practitioners in Scotland.

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    Research

    View research and evaluation reports produced by Creative Scotland and external organisations, or sign up for our dedicated research newsletter, the Research Round Up.

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    Read our Climate Emergency and Sustainability Plan

  • Multi-Year Funding

    Funding for creative and cultural organisations - supporting core costs and programmes of work from April 2025 - March 2028.

  • Targeted Funding

    Targeted Funds exist to support specific activities - learn more about what's available.

  • The Illustrated Freelancer's Guide

    Supporting freelancers to understand their rights and navigate their careers.

Latest News

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    Edinburgh International Children’s Festival announces 2026 Programme

    25 March 2026

  • Aerial view of a large, circular, concrete structure with a segmented pattern resembling a pie chart. It is surrounded by dense woodland with bare, leafless trees. Sunlight casts long shadows across the structure and the ground.

    £1.1million funding lift brings skills development to local communities

    24 March 2026

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    First Awards from Scottish Government's Expanded Festivals Fund announced, Extending Support to Festivals and their Audiences Nationwide

    19 March 2026

  • A hauntingly vivid image features a person's partially obscured face, enveloped in a deep red hue with dark spots and shadows. The expression is serene, gazing upwards, with a large black area covering part of the face, creating a mysterious and surreal atmosphere.

    Glasgow International Announces 2026 Festival Programme

    19 March 2026

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