Artists, crafters, makers! Applications for the next round of Visual Artist and Craft Maker Awards are now open.

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The next deadline for the Visual Artist and Craft Maker Awards is here! These bursaries are designed to support and encourage creatives to live and work in Dundee, ensuring that creativity plays a vital and lasting role in the city and that creative practices thrive.

Two levels of fixed bursaries are available and creative practitioners are encouraged to apply for the level which best suits their circumstances:

• £500 Early-Career Bursary: for artists and makers who have graduated within the past 3 years or those who can demonstrate experience of the public presentation of their work within the same timeframe.
• £1000 Bursary: for artists and makers who can demonstrate more than 3 years’ experience of the public presentation of their work.

Previously supported projects include but are not limited to; development of skills and professional development courses; creative mentoring and residencies; researching a new body of work; experimenting with new materials.

These awards are supported by Creative Scotland through funding from the National Lottery in partnership with a range of local partners. The bursaries are managed locally by these partners, and this localised method ensures funding is fairly and equally distributed to creative people across Scotland. VACMA Dundee is hosted by Leisure & Culture Dundee.

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How to apply:

VACMA want to hear about your work, ideas and experience. They will give priority to applications which clearly show:

• Commitment to practice – your application demonstrates relevant experience and an ongoing commitment to the development of your visual arts or craft practice.
• Creative development – your application clearly describes the opportunity for development and the impact on your creative skills and ideas.
• Clear project plan – your application demonstrates that the activity is feasible, with a clear delivery plan

Ensure you carefully read the Application Guidelines and Artist Checklist before applying. The deadlines for applications are:

• Autumn deadline: 5pm, Tue 21 October 2025
• Winter deadline: 5pm, Tue 3 February 2026