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Residency at Little Sparta
Push the Boat Out
Push the Boat Out (PTBO), Edinburgh’s International Poetry Festival is partnering with Little Sparta on a residency programme to support the creation of new poetry-led work, responding to the work of Ian Hamilton Finlay, the gardens at Little Sparta and this year’s festival theme The Space Between. Who it’s for We invite submissions from pairs of artists living and working in Scotland: the lead applicant must be a poet with at least one published work. Submissions are welcome from artists working in any of Scotland’s indigenous languages or BSL, and from people under-represented in the literature sector. What’s involved The residency programme will last three weeks, is not residential and the on site time can be scheduled by mutual agreement and need not be consecutive. It will consist of around 1.5 weeks at Little Sparta (a minimum of one week must be spent on site), with the remaining time spent in rehearsal and development, and the two performances. The dedicated time on site will allow the artists to immerse themselves in the landscape and begin developing their ideas. Alongside this, artists will be given the opportunity to take part in an accompanying coaching programme, offering space for reflection, development and support across the process. This will lead to the creation of a new 20–30 minute collaborative, poetry-led performance piece, which will be shared at Little Sparta on 27 September 2026 and then presented as part of Push the Boat Out Festival in Edinburgh (12–15 November 2026). These works should be ‘in conversation’ with another art form, and we actively encourage collaboration. For more information and to apply, please see our website.
Location: Little Sparta Gardens
Deadline: 29 June 2026
Desk Space
OOF Animation
We have a couple of empty desk spaces in our Leith studio to rent. It is a top floor space, with loads of natural light and secure 24/7 access. Ideally we are looking for a graphic designer/animator/illustrator/writer but open to everyone. Please message desk@oofanimation.co.uk for more information or to arrange a viewing. Location: Giles St, Leith, EH6 6BZ Edinburgh £120 / month (inc. VAT) Flexible contract Internet/bills/tea included Good location Access to kitchen Well behaved dogs are welcome Unfortunately the space isn’t wheelchair accessible yet
Location: Leith, Edinburgh
Deadline: 30 June 2026
Desk Space & Private Studio Available | Leith
Coven Studios
Coven is a creative coworking space located in Leith. We currently have one desk space and one private studio available. Our memberships include 24/7 access, breakout areas, fast wifi and coffee machines.Email hello@covenstudios.uk for more information or to arrange a viewing. www.covenstudios.uk
Location: Leith
Deadline: 30 June 2026
EDINBURGH OPEN WORKSHOP
Edinburgh Plein Air: Adult Watercolor Course
Image 6 of 6 Edinburgh Plein Air: Adult Watercolor Course (4 or 8 Sessions) from £40.00 Type: Join The Journey Explore the historic charm of Edinburgh through your brush. Join our outdoor watercolor sessions to capture the city's iconic streets, hidden alleys, and lush landscapes with step-by-step professional guidance. Perfect for adults looking to unwind, socialize, and create art in the open air. Meeting Points: Locations are selected weekly based on weather and natural light conditions (e.g., Dean Village, Princes Street Gardens, Victoria Street). We will send out a group notification with the exact meeting spot prior to each session. Weather Policy: In the event of rain, sessions will be relocated to inspiring indoor venues, such as Edinburgh's local museums or the glasshouses at the Royal Botanic Garden, ensuring your sketching experience continues comfortably. Ash Lab
Location: 231 Corstorphine Rd Corstorphine Edinburgh EH12 7AT
Deadline: 4 July 2026
creative soundLAB: Music Showcase Sync Networking Event featuring 'All Things Podcast'.
opera.agency
opera.agency is delighted to announce our creative soundLAB: JULY - an 'All Things Podcast' themed event. We are collaborating with exciting podcast publishers and the Scotland Audio Network. Meet chat and have your questions answered by experts in podcast publishing. Sample podcast show demos from indie producers. Discuss ideation, scripting, scheduling, audio, production / publishing and marketing. Also explore discover sample perfect music audio sound for your creative podcast / multimedia projects. WHO IS THIS EVENT FOR? Podcast creatives and producers. Anyone interested in learning more about creating, producing and distributing podcasts. Creatives working in multimedia sectors using music / audio / sound. For creative agencies, music decision makers, music supervisors, music commissioners, producers, film, video, game DEVs, animators, visual artists, content producers, creative studios vloggers, podcasters, illustrators, storytellers, etc. Creators showcasing will have laptops / players and headphones to deliver music catalogues or podcasts. Everything needed for music discovery and podcast experience will be provided. Creative soundLABs are regular music sync networking and showcase events connecting super-talented, experienced music creators, music producers, composers and sound designers with multimedia industries and creative sectors. At creative soundLAB JULY 2026, you'll have the opportunity to expand your knowledge, connect with like-minded individuals and unleash your creativity in an inspiring environment. Don't miss out on this regular audio event that will take your sound game to the next level. Come along and hang out with old friends and make new ones. We hope to see you there! opera.agency ---
Location: Bright Red Triangle Startup Studio 10 Bainfield Drive Edinburgh EH11 1AR
Deadline: 27 July 2026
Finance Director
Edinburgh International Book Festival
This is a newly created role, with responsibility for financial management owned previously by the Executive Director, supported by the Head of Finance & Operations. In the refreshed structure operational and finance functions are separated. The purpose of this role is to ensure the organisation is financially sustainable, well-governed, and able to deliver its mission effectively. You will lead the financial management of the organisation, ensuring robust financial control, high-quality reporting, and effective financial planning to support strategic decision-making and long-term sustainability. This is a hands-on, collaborative role in a busy team, spanning both strategic and operational finance. Contract: Full-time, permanent. Salary: £55,000 per annum Closing date: Mon 29th Jun 2026 5:00pm Interview dates: Interviews will be held in central Edinburgh during the week of 6th July.
Location: Edinburgh
Deadline: 29 June 2026
Open Call 2026
&Gallery
Following the success of our previous two open call exhibitions, &Gallery is pleased to announce that submissions are now open for our 2026 Open Call Exhibition. We invite artists living and working from the UK and worldwide to submit their artwork for consideration in a group exhibition scheduled for September 2026. The selected works will be carefully curated in a physical group exhibition at &Gallery in Edinburgh. As with previous years, this year’s open call has no set theme. We look forward to welcoming submissions across all mediums and disciplines and encourage artists at all stages of their practice to submit work. The open format allows for a broad and engaging presentation of contemporary art, bringing together a diverse range of ideas, approaches, and materials.
Location: Edinburgh
Deadline: 30 June 2026
Paid ESEA Research Project - Focus Group
National Theatre of Scotland
The National Theatre of Scotland ESEA Research Project, led by NTS Fellow,Hannah Low, in partnership with ESEA Creatives, is seeking 10 artists with East or Southeast Asian heritage to take part in a paid focus group exploring how Scottish theatre can better support, amplify, and identify ESEA artists, audiences, and communities. These sessions will take place in-person at the NTS’s building, Rockvilla on the Forth and Clyde Canal, Glasgow, across July 2026. Who is it for? Artists and creatives who: Are aged 18+ Are currently based in Scotland Work across theatre, performance, dance, music, film and TV, or related creative disciplines Are interested in conversations around representation, access, visibility, and sector change Have East and/or Southeast Asian heritage Are not currently in full-time education What’s included? The focus groups will be led by NTS Fellow Hannah Low and involve group discussions around the data gathered from her research so far, brainstorming sessions to generate new ideas for future artist and audience development, and space for artists to reflect on their own experiences. There will be no more than 5 participants in each session. Each participant will receive: £121.92 fee for a 2.5-hour session Travel and access costs covered Tea, coffee, and light refreshments
Location: Glasgow
Deadline: 30 June 2026
Call for Commissions: Push the Boat Out and National Theatre of Scotland
Push the Boat Out
Push the Boat Out, Edinburgh’s International Poetry Festival is looking to support the creation of three new poetry-led performance pieces, responding to this year’s festival theme The Space Between. Who it’s for We invite submissions from artists or groups of artists living and working in Scotland, working in poetry or a related art form. Applications are open to artists at any stage of their career. Submissions are welcome from artists working in any of Scotland’s indigenous languages or BSL, and from people under-represented in the literature sector. What’s involved This opportunity supports the creation of a new poetry-led performance piece of 15–20 minutes in length. Artists will develop their work over several months, with support from both Push the Boat Out and the National Theatre of Scotland. We encourages divergence, exploration and experimentation when responding to The Space Between both in terms of theme and form. We’re using this theme to explore liminal and transitional spaces both physical and metaphorical: from borderlands to dream states to identities which defy categorisation. Environmentally, this theme will offer a lens to consider shorelines. Submissions should clearly outline how they see their relationship to the theme, however, we are happy to consider it as a point of broad inspiration. Artists are invited to form their ideas in a direction that feels in keeping with their practice and speaks to their current intentions for their work. Each commission will produce a new piece to be performed on Sunday 15 November at Edinburgh’s Pleasance as part of our 2026 festival (running 12 – 15 November 2026). For more details and to apply, please see our website.
Location: Edinburgh
Deadline: 6 July 2026