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Beyond the Draft
National Theatre of Scotland
Beyond the Draft is a free, eight-week programme for six playwrights in Scotland who self-identify as experiencing barriers to access within the theatre sector. These could be early-career playwrights or those with more experience in the arts who feel disadvantaged by a lack of access to creative education or formal training. Applications open: Wed 12 Nov 2025 Applications close: Wed 3 Dec 2025 Programme dates: Saturday afternoons from Sat 17 of Jan 2026 to Sat 14 Mar 2026 (with a break Sat 28 Feb) This group was created by early-career playwrights who recognise how hard it can be to find space to learn and grow without the pressure to fit into an existing market, prove yourself to institutions, or produce the 'next big play.' Opportunities like this are rare, especially for artists who experience barriers to access. The focus is creating a space that centres development, not output — where writers can find community, build confidence, and grow their craft on their own terms. The final sessions will be developed in collaboration with the programme’s workshop leaders and facilitators and tailored to the needs of the group, but will include sessions that explore theatrical structure, developing your voice as a playwright, and decolonised dramaturgy.
Location: Glasgow
Deadline: 3 December 2025
Join the Out of the Blue Board
Out of the Blue Arts and Education Trust
Join the Out of the Blue Board Out of the Blue is seeking additional trustees in recognition of the need to maintain a broad range of experience and skills to ensure effective governance. In particular, we are keen to recruit board members who have knowledge and experience in regard to: project management, hospitality and the licensed trades, organisational governance, and human resource management. We’re also looking to recruit a Chair of the Board. We want the Board of Trustees to be representative of our local community and would therefore welcome applications to be Board members from people who live locally in Edinburgh and/or have a connection to the Trust. We encourage applications from groups who are currently underrepresented on our Board, particularly from women, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic people, people with disabilities and people of a younger age. No previous experience of having been on a Board is necessary, however experience which is relevant to the work of Out of the Blue and the Bongo Club is welcomed. About Out of the Blue. Out of the Blue Arts and Education Trust (OOTB) is an arts and education social enterprise based in Edinburgh, which provides affordable and appropriate spaces, resources, projects and opportunities for the residents of Edinburgh to be creative. We manage a range of affordable studios, rehearsal, workshop, performance, exhibition and event spaces. OOTB also runs a cafe in the Out of the Blue Drill Hall in Leith, and runs the Bongo Club, a nightclub and live music venue. Furthermore, we develop participatory art projects with the local community and create training and job opportunities. Having recently celebrated our thirtieth birthday, we are now entering a significant period of expansion, with new sites offering even greater potential to support creativity, community engagement, and social enterprise. About the Board of Trustees The board meets 6 times a year and trustees are expected to join one or more of our board committees, covering – finance, strategy, risk, and staffing. Board positions are voluntary however reasonable expenses can be met where necessary.
Location: Edinburgh
Deadline: 10 December 2025
Creative co-working space available at Edinburgh Futures Institute
Edinburgh Futures Institute
The EFI Creative 'ward' has space newly available for creative companies and individual creatives/artists to lease a desk and join our shared creative and innovation community. At EFI we are building a collaborative innovation eco-system across creative industries, festivals, tourism and traveltech, financial services and fintech and public services between industry, and academic researchers. EFI is unusual, as it is not just a space to work, but also a community, as we seek industry to be part of what we are building - together. Within the creative ward (of 30 desks) there are currently 10 Partner desks newly available and some capacity also within our Member (hotdesking) area. If you are seeking an inspiring and collegiate place to work for your team, or as an individual, or a presence within EFI as a larger company, and would like to know more regarding the vision of EFI, the activity, and the desk lease costs and process, please send an email to; caroline.parkinson@ed.ac.uk
Location: Edinburgh
Deadline: 12 December 2025
Call to Artists for the Leuchie Lighthouse Trail
Leuchie
Submit your designs to be a part of the Leuchie Lighthouse Trail 2026 - where 15 lighthouse sculptures will shine a light over East Lothian! Launching in the summer of 2026, this spectacular public art event will light up the streets and open spaces of North Berwick with 15 uniquely designed lighthouse will be a free, fun, and family-friendly trail. Whether you're a painter, illustrator, graphic designer or street artist, this is your chance to turn an 8ft tall lighthouse sculpture into a beacon of imagination. Your work will be seen and celebrated by thousands throughout the summer, creating something that echoes beyond the trail. We welcome submissions from artists across Scotland, but we're especially excited to engage with the vibrant East Lothian arts community. Commissioned artists will receive a £1000 honorarium.
Location: East Lothian and Edinburgh City
Deadline: 4 December 2025
Masterclass: Digital Colouring with Erin Rea
Schiraldi Arts Comics & Classes
Join Erin and me in… 📌MASTERCLASS: DIGITAL COLOURING with ERIN REA! 🗓 Thursday 11th December 2025, (6 - 8 pm) ⌚ 2 h ✏Once you book your ticket an email will follow with a list of material to bring ;) 💸 £90 each 🪑 SEATS ARE LIMITED AND THEY ARE SELLING FAST! 📝 basic material provided! Where? 📍 Print Studio, 99, Ferry Road, Edinburgh, EH6 4ET Because COMICS is a SERIOUS JOB!
Location: Inlet Leith
Deadline: 11 December 2025
Time + Space 2026
Collective
Applications are now open for our new early career artists' development programme – including two different exhibition opportunities! Time + Space is Collective’s new open programme for early career artists in Scotland, and sits at the core of our mission and creative vision. The programme builds on the success of our previous programmes, Satellites (2014-2024) and New Work Scotland (2000-2013). Time + Space offers two routes designed to suit different levels of experience. Both opportunities combine learning and professional development with a significant exhibition opportunity – enabling artists to develop and sustain their creative practice, to make and present new work, and to engage with our audiences at Collective. There are two distinct opportunities for artists depending on experience: 1. Group Exhibition A professional development and peer-learning programme (with activity over an 11-month period) leading to production of new work and a group show for up to four artists. Designed for early-career artists who have not yet participated in an artist development programme, or taken part in a group show in a publicly funded gallery. 2. Solo Exhibition A mentorship and development opportunity for one artist (with activity over an 8-month period) leading to production of new work and a solo exhibition. This opportunity is intended to support an artist who has not yet had an invited solo show in a publicly funded gallery. Please read the Application guidelines on our website for more information about the opportunities, eligibility, and how to apply. Please note that you can only apply to one opportunity. Applications close on Sunday 14 December at 5pm.
Location: Collective
Deadline: 14 December 2025
Trustee | Chair of Audit and Risk Committee
Edinburgh International Book Festival
The Edinburgh International Book Festival is seeking a new member to join its Board of Trustees and to serve as Chair of the Audit and Risk Committee. We are looking to appoint an experienced chartered accountant who can bring strong financial expertise/skills to support the Festival’s strategic direction.
Location: Edinburgh
Deadline: 8 December 2025
Funded Arts Masters places
Queen Margaret University
In line with QMU’s commitment to supporting skills development in Scotland, we have a number of funded places for applicants wishing to commence an MA in Arts, Festivals and Cultural Management or MA in Participatory Arts starting in January 2026. The deadline for applications for funded places is Friday, 12 December 2025. Funded places are limited and will be offered to suitable applicants on a first come first served basis, so we recommend early application. For more information on eligibility and how to apply visit: https://www.qmu.ac.uk/study-here/postgraduate-study/funded-places-2026 If you have any questions about the application process, please contact admissions@qmu.ac.uk If you have any questions about the course, please contact the Programme Leader.
Location: Musselburgh
Deadline: 12 December 2025
Calling for All Writers
Scottish Culture Magazine
Calling for volunteer writers and editors to join the freshest and newest culture magazine. Based in Edinburgh, we are looking for young and fresh voices to talk all things culture, think hot takes, reviews and essays. It is our goal to highlight all things underground and under appreciated in Scotland’s art scene, and if you are a fellow poet, short story and/or prose writer don’t be afraid to submit as we want to highlight new voices. If you are a recent graduate, a student, or just someone who thinks their conversations in the smoking area can make a great story, pitch your ideas and join the team today! Feel free to fill in the submission form, or shoot us an email with any enquiries.
Location: Online/Edinburgh
Deadline: 30 December 2025