Press Releases
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Increasing support for Scotland’s Hip Hop artists
Twenty-four Scotland based Hip Hop artists working in music, visual arts, dance, drama, literature, and screen have received bursaries totalling more than £31,000 thanks to a growing nationwide programme of support designed to strengthen and sustain Scotland’s thriving Hip Hop community.
Growing Scotland’s creative businesses
A community music promoter, tactile children's books publisher and a VR games developer are among fourteen Scottish creative business owners to receive backing from The National Lottery through the latest round of Creative Scotland’s Go See Share programme.
Arts projects grow strong roots thanks to National Lottery funding
Two forestry-inspired creative projects are building sustainability in communities across Scotland
University of Aberdeen to screen new, internationally acclaimed film by artist Alberta Whittle
Lagareh–The Last Born draws focus on anti-racist and pro-black advocacy, and Scotland’s historic connections to transatlantic slave trade
The free screening is part of a 6 venue Scottish tour &
comes ahead of major solo show at National Galleries of Scotland
Response to Scottish Government Draft Budget 2023/24: Statement following meeting of the Creative Scotland Board, 19 December 2022
Following the Scottish Government’s budget announcement last week which proposes a reduction in funding for Creative Scotland of around £7million (more than 10%) - the Board of Creative Scotland met today, 19 December, to discuss the implications of this settlement.
Art project inspired by wild swimming set to make a big splash
New artwork celebrates 50+ swimmers in Scotland’s East Coast communities
Response to Scottish Government Draft Budget 2023/24 announcement on 15 December
Following the Scottish Government’s draft budget announcement, we have been informed that the proposed Creative Scotland Grant in Aid budget for 2023/24 will decrease by around £7m, from £63m in 2022/23, a reduction of more than 10%.
Doric TikTok sensation Aye Tunes set tae tour
Doric TikTok sensation Aye Tunes will bring My Doric Diary to stages across the country thanks to National Lottery funding through Creative Scotland.
New Podcast Showcases Scotland’s Poetry Scene
Audio series will make Scottish and world poetry available globally
Unprecedented visitor numbers for Alberta Whittle’s Scotland + Venice exhibition
Celebrated Scottish artist’s Venice Biennale exhibition attracts 35,000 international visitors, draws critical acclaim & prestigious artist award ahead of major National Galleries of Scotland show confirmed to open on 1 April 2023
Fair Work
New research commissioned into rates of pay for freelancers
Mareel, Shetland Arts to screen new, internationally acclaimed film by artist Alberta Whittle
Lagareh–The Last Born draws focus on anti-racist and pro-black advocacy, and Scotland’s historic connections to transatlantic slave trade
The free screening is part of a 6 venue Scottish tour &
comes ahead of major solo show at National Galleries of Scotland