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Fundraising for Creative Projects
Creative Edinburgh
This month, Creative Circles turns its focus to the art of fundraising. We’ll be joined by fundraising consultant Alice Samtoy, who will share practical advice on how to align your ideas with the priorities of different funders, how to communicate your value, and what makes an application stand out. Whether you’re new to funding or looking to refine your approach, this session will offer real-world insight and tips you can put into practice. This is Part One of a special two-part series delivered in collaboration with Hidden Door’s Artist Development team. Part Two, which will be hosted by Hidden Door, will take a deeper dive into application writing and how to frame your creative ideas effectively for funders.
Location: Duncan Place, Edinburgh
Deadline: 5 August 2025
Coven Studios Open Day | Free Entry
Coven Studios
Welcome to Coven Studios! Join us for an exciting Open Day where you can explore our creative spaces, meet our members of our creative collective, and learn more about our various projects. Whether you're a photographer, producer, artist, designer, maker, writer, director, architect, curious visitor, or just looking for some inspiration, this event is perfect for you. All creative disciplines are welcome. Get a behind-the-scenes look at our studios, meet likeminded people and enjoy pop-up fresh food by our friends at Bongou Cafe. Don't miss out on this opportunity to connect with our vibrant community and experience the magic of Coven Studios. Doors 10am - 2pm. Free Entry. Find more information via the link below including travel links and parking
Location: Coven Studios, 13-15 Ferry Road, Edinburgh EH6 4AD
Deadline: 8 August 2025
Studio Technician
Edinburgh Printmakers
Edinburgh Printmakers is seeking a dedicated and experienced artist printmaker to join our world-class studio team. This comes at an exciting time as Edinburgh Printmakers continues to develop and expand its programming and activities. The post of Studio Technician is pivotal to the smooth and dynamic operation of Edinburgh Printmakers’ busy printmaking studio. In addition to providing technician support, the postholder will be actively involved in studio events and activities, including teaching workshops and courses as part of our year-round education programme.
Location: Edinburgh Printmakers, 1 Dundee Street, Edinburgh, Eh3 9FP
Deadline: 17 August 2025
Events and Engagement Co-ordinators
The Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
The Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh (RBGE) is a world-renowned institution dedicated to plant science, horticulture, and biodiversity conservation. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive environment where innovation thrives, and diverse perspectives are valued. We are seeking a number of enthusiastic, experienced and dedicated Events and Engagement individuals to join our busy team.We are currently recruiting for the following exciting opportunities: Engagement Co-ordinator (Victorian Palm Houses) – 2 posts Events Co-ordinator (Permanent Role) – 1 post Events Co-ordinator (Christmas at the Botanics) – 1 post For more information, including job descriptions/person specifications and to apply, please visit our website.
Location: Edinburgh
Deadline: 6 August 2025
Chair of Edinburgh Printmakers' Board
Edinburgh Printmakers
Edinburgh Printmakers is seeking a new Chair to guide our strategic direction, help negotiate new opportunities and champion artist printmaking. We are looking for a passionate and energetic individual to lead our Board over the next 3-6 years, recognising the scope and significance of Edinburgh Printmakers’ new home in Fountainbridge which has given us the opportunity to play a transformative role in placemaking and community building within a major new redeveloped part of the city.
Location: Edinburgh
Deadline: 15 August 2025
Prague 2026 writer residencies
Edinburgh City of Literature Trust
Do you have a breathtaking project you would like to work on during a residency in Prague? We’re excited to share that our friends at Prague UNESCO City of Literature have a residency.
Location: Prague
Deadline: 18 August 2025
Events and Engagement Co-ordinators
The Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
Salary £31,080 per annum (pay award pending), plus generous holiday entitlement, pension and other benefits. Based in Edinburgh. The Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh (RBGE) is a world-renowned institution dedicated to plant science, horticulture, and biodiversity conservation. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive environment where innovation thrives, and diverse perspectives are valued. We are seeking a number of enthusiastic, experienced and dedicated Events and Engagement individuals to join our busy team. We are currently recruiting for the following exciting opportunities: Engagement Co-ordinator (Victorian Palm Houses) – 2 fixed term posts Events Co-ordinator – 1 permanent post Events Co-ordinator (Christmas at the Botanics) – 1 fixed term post For more information, including job descriptions/person specifications and to apply, please visit our website.
Location: Edinburgh
Deadline: 6 August 2025
Vilnius Residency 2025
Edinburgh City of Literature Trust
Applications Open for Residency in Lithuania! Spend a month in the arts district via the Vilnius UNESCO City of Literature 2025 global residency programme for writers, illustrators or translators.
Location: Vilnius, Lithuania
Deadline: 15 August 2025
Hospitality and Events Operations Manager
National Galleries of Scotland
Full-time and Permanent Salary £42,938 - £48,054 (pay award pending) Plus generous benefits package On site About the role We’re excited to be recruiting for two newly created Operations Manager roles within our Trading Company, One focused on Retail, and this one dedicated to Hospitality & Events responsible for developing and leading our vibrant and distinctive events portfolio. Based across four stunning, listed gallery buildings in the heart of Edinburgh, this role offers a unique opportunity to lead the growth of our events business. You’ll recognise the commercial potential of our unique venues, and know how to unlock and grow revenue, while enhancing our visitor offer. With a strong commercial mindset, you’ll bring solid hospitality and events experience with the ambition to grow profit through exceptional delivery, innovation and creative thinking. You will already be comfortable in a strategic leadership role with proven experience in managing change and delivering measurable results. This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping and supporting our dedicated events team, embedding clear performance metrics and a culture of continuous improvement. You’ll be at the forefront of integrating hospitality and events into our visitor experience, working closely with colleagues across the organisation to ensure alignment with our brand and long-term strategic ambitions to grow self-generated income. Reporting to the Director of Audience & Development, you'll be responsible for driving our commercial success through the development of an efficient and effective hospitality and events service. As part of a team committed to building our financial resilience, you will help recognise its importance in meeting our purpose: we make art work for everyone. The difference you’ll make You’ll work collaboratively with Trading Company colleagues to support the delivery of the overall business plan and achieve profit targets. Your duties will include: - Leading on the development and delivery of a successful events strategy. - Alongside the Director of Audience & Development and Trading Company management colleagues, contributing to the overall Trading Company business plan including producing reports for Leadership Team and the Trading Company Board as required. - Leading, motivating and developing the Hospitality & Events team, promoting collaborative working to deliver a world class experience for visitors and clients alike. Ensuring the agreed strategy and profit targets are met alongside the delivery of exceptional standards of service. - Leading the team through change management and driving continuous improvement of processes. Inspiring and motivating the team to deliver Trading Company ambitions and goals. - Developing plans for future progress and optimising opportunities in hospitality and events promoting our venues including our cafes. Providing creative input into the development of hospitality and events products and services; from promotion to pricing and delivery. - Building successful relationships with both internal and external stakeholders to ensure and promote the success of the hospitality and events offer. - Taking the role of ‘Contract Manager’ to lead and manage the contract relationships with concession partners, café and event catering suppliers ensuring shared success. You’ll be responsible for this relationship from procurement and contract negotiations through to ensuring performance measures and quality standards are met. - With the Director of Audience and Development managing the performance of all catering suppliers including our cafes. Resolving any issues arising between the concession holders, the event catering suppliers and the galleries as they may arise. - Collaborating with Estates & Facilities Management colleagues and concession holders to ensure the catering and events areas are working efficiently and effectively to deliver a great visitor experience in accordance with the responsibilities defined within the concession holder’s service level agreement(s). - Establishing key performance indicators to measure and evaluate customer satisfaction of the hospitality and events services. You’ll use the findings to champion continuous improvement to meet the Trading Company’s ambitions and goals. - Contributing to the management and monitoring of the Trading Company budget with devolved responsibility for budgets allocated to the department and any relevant project activity. - Working with the Director of Audience and Development and colleagues across the organisation to collaboratively develop new initiatives and projects, exploring which spaces could be best utilised to grow events and income. You will participate in all stages from idea generation, business case development and resource planning through to implementation. - Working with the Marketing & Communications team colleagues to develop an effective marketing strategy for hospitality and events activities. - Responsibility for ensuring compliance with all related legal/statutory, regulations, professional duties, responsibilities and obligations in relation to hospitality and event services delivery. - Represent the Trading Company at internal or external working groups or project teams as agreed. Please see the full Job Description on our website and apply directly via our careers portal. Applications via email will not be accepted. The closing date for applications is 12 noon on Monday, 18 August 2025.
Location: Edinburgh
Deadline: 18 August 2025