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.

Glasgow Life Arts Development Scheme

Apply by 10 July

The Arts Development Scheme 2026/2027 is open for applications.

Awards of up to £5,000 are available to support arts activities delivered in Glasgow between mid-August 2026 and the end of March 2027.

Closing date Friday 10 July 2026.

Apply now

Spare a Minute

Next event 9 July

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

More information

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.

More information for artists