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Welcome to your November newsletter

As we head towards the end of the year we've revealed the 46 creative projects receiving National Lottery funding in the latest round of the Open Fund, including a new podcast on Scotland's vibrant poetry scene, an exciting anniversary programme, development of new physical theatre and a project telling older people’s stories through original songs.

Also this month, we've commissioned new research into Rates of Pay for Scotland's freelancers, published updated guidance for Scotland's community groups, and produced practical information to help organisations write sustainable business plans.

Plus, we've got all the top news and latest funding opportunities from across Scotland!

Headshots of Alistair Heather and Makar Kathleen Jamie

Revealing the 46 creative projects awarded National Lottery support this month

Young woman in a blue shirt holds a handheld music device

Hundreds of opportunities across Scotland received Scottish Government funding in the latest round of Youth Music Initiative awards

Business planning guidance for creative and cultural organisations

Introducing clear, practical guidance to help creative organisations write sustainable business plans

Future Funding for organisations November update

Read the latest update on our approach to future funding for organisations

Fair Pay: New research into Rates of Pay for freelancers

We commissioned new research to help develop clearer guidance on Industry Standard Rates of Pay for Scotland’s freelance workers

Colourful tiles and the text: Cash for Culture Updated. A guide to fundraising for community-based creative groups in Scotland

We teamed up with Creative Lives to help Scotland's community groups secure funding via this helpful guide

Alberta Whittle's critically acclaimed Venice Biennale exhibition closes after 35,000 visitors ahead of a major National Galleries of Scotland show in 2023

See the joy and resilience of the communities nurtured by the Scottish Government's Youth Music Initative in our latest case studies

Tune in to this month's playlist from our Music team

We're delighted to be joining the Federation of Scottish Theatre on 9 December for an event exploring the innovations of the pivot to digital production following lockdown

Shine a spotlight on the positive impact you've made in your community through the Creative Lives Awards

We're sponsoring the Arts and Culture Award at the Scottish Gaelic Awards next year - submit your nominations by 8 January

Platform: 2023 is now open for applications

Check out Season 2 of AMPLIFI, the award-winning gig series from The Queen's Hall and We Are Here Scotland

The Arts and Cultural Assets report reveals the story of Scotland’s cultural standing nationally and internationally

The next VACMA deadline is 7 February - find out more about how to apply for support for your creative development

This month's funding deadline highlights are from Edinburgh City of Literature, Creative Scotland and Youth Music

The Dr Gavin Wallace Fellowship is a year-long residency for mid-career writers hosted by Edinburgh City of Literature

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The Access to Music Making and Strengthening Youth Music funds both close to applications on 8 December

Visit the Creative Scotland site

The Incubator Fund creates sustainable, meaningful career opportunities for young people, particularly those currently unrepresented in the sector

Visit the Youth Music site

For the full list of upcoming funding deadlines delivered by Creative Scotland, Screen Scotland and across the sector, visit our website

Visit the funding deadlines page

Connecting Scotland's creative community through Opportunities

We've got over 450 jobs, workshops, funds, awards, residencies and other professional development opportunities for the arts, screen and creative industries on the Opportunities website.

You can also advertise your own opportunities for free.

Visit the Opportunities website

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Open Fund - Image: Alistair Heather (image by TWENTY21), Kathleen Jamie (photo provided by the Scottish Government).

YMI recipients - Teenage Engineering – Pocket Operator

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