Arts Opportunities

Glasgow Life runs and supports a range of opportunities for artists including two regular arts funding opportunities; the Arts Development Scheme and the Visual Artist and Craft Maker Awards.

If you would like us to contact you by email when either scheme opens for new applications, please email your details to gl.learningteam@glasgowlife.org.uk  

Read more about these and other arts opportunities below.

Culture and Creative Industry Property Support Fund

A new one-off fund to assist cultural organisations with rising property costs.

Apply now

Stomping Ground 2027 Commission

Call-out launched - deadline 3 September

Stomping Ground, a commissioning group including Glasgow Life's Tramway, is looking to commission a short solo or duet created for children and tour-able to primary schools, festivals and other public spaces. Recipients will get a £20,000 commission, development support, and studio space.

Apply via The Place website

Visual Artist and Craft Maker Awards (VACMA)

in partnership with Creative Scotland

Awards available for individual artists and makers, based or resident in Glasgow.

The deadline has now passed for the 2025/2026 scheme.

Please send your details to gl.learningteam@glasgowlife.org.uk and we’ll let you know when the scheme re-opens.

Glasgow Life Arts Development Scheme

A scheme supporting cultural organisations and groups to deliver inspiring cultural events and projects in Glasgow.

The deadline has now passed for the 2026/2027 scheme.

Please send your details to gl.learningteam@glasgowlife.org.uk and we’ll let you know when the scheme re-opens.

Spare a Minute

Find out about Glasgow's networking event for artists and cultural organisations, and upcoming dates for your diary.

More information

More information for artists