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Creative Scotland February 2022

Welcome to your February newsletter

Your February update is here! Join us as we bring you news of further support for culture recovery, and exciting new research on UK touring and artists working in health and wellbeing.

We also have this month's Open Fund recipients and upcoming events and exhibitions in music and the visual arts, plus the latest funding opportunities from across Scotland.
Stories
Two women are captured in the middle of a dance. They are holding hands and smiling, pictured in front of two large and colourful pieces of artwork
New Creative Projects helping mental health and wellbeing in the latest round of Open Fund awards
Hardship Fund for Creative Freelancers
Up to £2,000 in support for freelancers working in the arts, screen and creative industries
Expo fund recipients announced
Scotland’s major festivals are to benefit from a share of the Scottish Government’s £2m Festivals Expo Fund
Culture and events sectors to benefit from £16 million
Further support for culture recovery is being made available to reduce the impact of COVID-19
Future Funding for Organisations February Update
Read our latest update on the Future Funding Framework, including Multi-Year Funding and the Open Fund
A large grey and yellow bus called the Travelling Gallery is pictured in the dramatic landscape of the Scottish Highlands in Ullapool
New research provides an overview of current practice and future potential for touring UK exhibitions
The Arts and Health Mapping report explores the scale and scope of artists working in health and wellbeing
Tìr Ìseal nan Òran celebrates Tiree’s stories, heritage, culture and Gaelic language
The Stephen Palmer Travel Bursary fund supports the creative and professional development of individuals working in the visual arts sector in Scotland - deadline Monday 14 March
Turn up the volume! Your February playlist is live
One of the oldest theatres in the region, the Webster Memorial Theatre in Angus is now welcoming audiences with its latest programme of events
The Bookseller's Scotland issue is here! Explore Scotland's thriving literary landscape with interviews, news and upcoming releases
This month's YMI Spotlight explored the work of Music Broth - Scotland’s Musical Instrument and Equipment Library
Catch up on the latest episode of Scottish fiddle player Isla Ratcliffe's brand new podcast launched to accompany her debut album The Castalia
Arena weekend arena tickets for HebCelt 2022 are now back on sale
The Fruitmarket's Spring programme is here!
Reeltime Music are looking for a creative and conscientious Development Officer to support new projects and activities
The National Youth Orchestras of Scotland's 2022 spring and summer digital programmes have just been launched
Funding Deadlines
This month's funding deadline highlights are the Stephen Palmer Travel Bursary, the International Showcase Fund and the Community Stories Fund.
The Stephen Palmer Travel Bursary supports the creative and professional development of individuals working in the Visual Arts

Visit the Engage website
The International Showcase Fund supports those invited to perform or create new music at international showcasing festivals or conferences
 
Community organisations and groups can apply to take part in Scotland’s Year of Stories 2022

Visit the Museums and Galleries Scotland website
For the full list of upcoming funding deadlines, visit our website


Visit the funding deadlines page
Opportunities

Connecting Scotland's creative community through Opportunities

We've got over 600 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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Image credits

Open Fund - Leanne Ross and Laura Aldridge. Image courtesy of Artlink.

UK future touring report - Travelling Gallery near Ullapool, courtesy of the Travelling Gallery
 

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