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.

Audition call-out

Breakin’ Convention 2026 UK Tour

Calling local artists - youth groups, soloists, emcees - with any street dance styles! Apply now to audition for the Breakin’ Convention 2026 UK Tour which will include Glasgow Tramway

**Applications for Glasgow close Sunday 30 November**

Visit the Tramway website to find out more

Visual Artist and Craft Maker Awards

Applications are now open for the Visual Artist and Craft Maker Awards (VACMA), run in partnership with Creative Scotland, and available for individual artists and makers, based or resident in Glasgow.

The next deadline for applications is Tuesday 21 October at 5pm

Apply now

Spare a Minute

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

Book your free spot now
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Glasgow Life Arts Development Scheme 2025/26

The Arts Development Scheme supports arts and cultural organisations, and local community groups, with fixed awards.

The latest round of funding has now closed. Join our mailing list for updates (see above)

More information for artists