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.

Designer commission - Kings Baton Relay 

Expressions of interest 12 March

Team Scotland is seeking a designer who can create an inspiring and creative decoration for Scotland’s King’s Baton, as part of the Commonwealth Sport King’s Baton Relay for the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games.

Scotland’s Baton will travel the country from 1st July, driving excitement and anticipation for Glasgow 2026 in communities across the nation.

The winning designer will receive a £7,000 commission – please note material costs are inclusive of this.

Applicants selected for pitching stage will receive £500 for their research, development time and visualisation work.

See full details and application info on the Team Scotland 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.

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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)

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