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Coven Studios
Coven Studios
Coven is a 24/7 access creative co-working space located in the heart of Leith. Our spaces comprise of exclusive use desks and studios available with unlimited access to breakout areas + fast wifi included in our memberships. We have limited desks and studios available or becoming available in February. Email to enquire or arrange a viewing hello@covenstudios.uk
Location: Leith
Deadline: 31 January 2026
RSA Annual Exhibition - Open Art & Architecture
Royal Scottish Academy of Art and Architecture
Be part of our bicentenary, celebrating 200 years of art and architecture in Scotland! The RSA Annual Exhibition is the largest and longest-running annual exhibition of contemporary art and architecture in Scotland. For two centuries it has captured art and architecture at a moment in time, reflecting the world as it has changed with the Industrial Revolution, two world wars, the invention of the telephone and the birth of the internet. Once again we are welcoming submissions of art and architecture to be part of the exhibition in Edinburgh from Sat 9 May - Sun 14 June 2026. Full details on how to apply can be found on our website, including Regulations, List of Awards and FAQs.
Location: Edinburgh
Deadline: 6 February 2026
Founding Trustee – Arts-Fronted Democracy Movement
Hive Mind Speaks
Hive Mind Speaks is a new civic arts venture using public art and participatory democracy to give people a direct voice in the policies that shape their lives. We combine provocative, large-scale guerrilla interventions (inspired by Led by Donkeys, Banksy and Ai Weiwei) with structured public deliberation and symbolic national referendums, inviting both dialogue and direct engagement on major public issues. We’ve piloted our first project cycle on the NHS, hosted a Citizens’ Jury in partnership with campaigners, and received positive feedback from figures including Rory Stewart, Ben Stewart (Led by Donkeys) and Adam Kay. We’re now working with a research consortium including the Universities of Edinburgh, Strathclyde and Queen Mary to validate our model and prepare for national scale. Our next project, still under wraps, will be our most ambitious yet. We’re now looking to appoint a founding board of trustees to help us become a registered charity and build the structures to scale. Your insight, networks and experience will help guide us through the transition from project-based initiative to long-term organisation. We’re especially interested in trustees with: • Access to values-aligned philanthropic supporters (in arts, participatory democracy, public deliberation, policy advocacy or art sales) • Experience in charity governance, management, or finance • Skills in marketing, comms, digital strategy, or brand growth • Strategic operations or scaling social enterprises • Creative income generation and business model development We’re building something disruptive but deeply strategic and we want trustees who are excited to roll up their sleeves and help guide its emergence. You don’t need prior board experience, just belief in the mission. You’ll join a creative and collaborative team shaping one of the UK’s most ambitious experiments in civic engagement. As a founding trustee, you will shape the direction, values and infrastructure of a new civic arts movement working to rebalance power through creativity and public voice. You will support our transition to registered charity status and help us build the operational, financial and governance backbone of a national-scale organisation. This is a crucial period of development and your insight, networks and expertise will be instrumental in helping us secure funding, grow sustainably and stay bold in our mission. You’ll also be contributing to a series of public art installations and referendum cycles designed to provoke real national dialogue and offer people meaningful, participatory alternatives to disengagement and disillusionment. This is a hands-on, high-influence opportunity to help shape how the arts and democracy evolve together.
Location: Edinburgh
Deadline: 31 March 2026
Creative Business Coaching
Sarah Longfield Coaching
Regular one-to-one coaching, alongside an online library of useful resources helping you gain clarity on your way forward and put some oomph back into your business/ life. Special January offer! Whether you're a seasoned self employed creative or you are only just considering taking the leap to work for yourself, coaching can provide the support and the accountability to help you take purposeful action. "Having a challenging cheerleader in my corner has been priceless. It can be so lonely running your own business - Sarah reduces that loneliness, encourages creativity all the time and also holds me to account" (current client) Coaching With Sarah is a subscription based model of creative business and life coaching. I will work with you to: - Visualise where you want to get to in the short, medium and longer term future - Turn dreams into achievable goals - Create a clear action plan that suits your way of working - Hold you accountable: especially useful if you work for yourself The subscription is £99 a month and you can cancel at any time with immediate effect. **SPECIAL OFFER FOR JANUARY** Sign up this month and get your first month half price. (£49.50 rather than £99). We can work together to work out what stories you might be telling yourself which are unhelpful, gain clarity on your future direction, build confidence, develop strategy and, above all, add more OOMPH into your life and work. Coaching is non-directive. It's more powerful than mentoring because it's not about me giving you advice, it's about me supporting you to find the answers you already know but maybe can't see at the moment. It's the juicy stuff! I also offer a combination of coaching with mentoring, if useful, as I have extensive experience in running small businesses, the creative sector and general entrepreneurship. We just have to be really clear when we're in coaching mode and in mentoring mode - but we can discuss that and work out what works best for you within our sessions. What you get: - 1 x hour long coaching session - WhatsApp or email access between sessions - Access to The Library of Useful Things - Option to buy additional discount coaching sessions if you want more than one a month - Discounts and special offers to my other programmes, courses and workshops
Location: Online
Deadline: 31 January 2026
Apply For Red Note FACTORY (DEVISING) WEEKEND
Red Note Ensemble
Applications are open for the Red Note Factory (Devising) Weekend! RED NOTE FACTORY (DEVISING) WEEKEND 14–15 March 2026 Pearce Institute, Glasgow A free weekend course for classical performers aged 18–28 who want to explore contemporary music, devising, and creative collaboration. Led by Laura Bowler and Ruth Morley, you’ll work together to create a brand-new group piece through guided devising, improvisation, and material-making — and perform it at the end of the weekend. There’s also the option to propose a solo or small ensemble work for the final concert. • Open to orchestral instruments, plus classical guitar & saxophone (unfortunately we can’t accept applications from pianists or singers this time) • Fully funded, lunch provided • Limited travel bursaries available Come and make something new — and meet future collaborators along the way.
Location: Glasgow
Deadline: 11 February 2026
Event Crew and Technicians
Edinburgh Science
We are seeking interest and CVs from crew, technicians, and production staff with experience in preparation, installation, de-rig, and live operations within a festival and live event setting. As part of our network of contractors, you will support Edinburgh Science as we deliver our multi-disciplinary programme, including our flagship festival in April 2026 and our Generation Science schools touring program. Additional work is also available supporting the general operations of the organisation.
Location: Edinburgh
Deadline: 1 May 2026
Discovery and Participation Trainee (FTC)
Edinburgh International Festival
The Edinburgh International Festival is looking for a passionate Discovery & Participation Trainee to join the team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone starting out in a career in creative engagement who is passionate about the performing arts and working with people. The trainee will join the Discovery & Participation team, who work at the heart of the International Festival to open doors, build relationships, and offer meaningful, valued, world-expanding experiences that will be remembered for years to come.
Location: Edinburgh
Deadline: 2 February 2026
✨Creative Edinburgh Mentoring Programme now open✨
Creative Edinburgh
The Creative Edinburgh Mentoring Programme is perfect for creatives who are seeking guidance, advice and expertise in their respective creative fields. It is your go-to resource for boosting confidence, acquiring knowledge, honing skills and unlocking your full potential! We currently have over 150 trained mentors, offering a wide range of expertise, from brand strategy and business development to illustration and writing. To find out more about how mentoring could help you in the next step of your career, visit our website.
Location: Edinburgh
Deadline: 25 March 2026