SCAN

06/08/2026

Apply: Parallel x SCAN BIPOC Micro-Grants

Are you a Black and/or global majority artist or arts worker in Scotland? Would you benefit from support to sustain, develop or reconnect with your practice?

In partnership with BIPOC peer network Parallel, we are offering 8 micro-grants of £600 to support a small amount of time, space, or connection, or to tangibly address a current challenge. This could include funding for research, training, materials, equipment, mentoring, travel, access or any other costs that help you participate in your practice.

Deadline: 5pm, Monday 17 August 2026

Full details + application form:

Parallel is a project seeking to facilitate ideas and connections with and between BIPOC arts workers, through small out-of-workplace encounters and relaxed shared spaces. ...

05/08/2026

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04/08/2026

This year's An Talla Solais Members' Show is now on until 11 October, featuring paintings, prints and sculptural work by members of the gallery's vibrant community in Ullapool: https://www.antallasolais.org/new-page-1

03/08/2026

SCAN Highland Coffee Morning

Our next monthly Highland coffee morning takes place 10am–12 midday on Wednesday 5 August at the WASPS Inverness Creative Academy cafe. Drop in to meet with SCAN’s Highland Development Lead Emma Gibson, who is keen to hear about projects in the Highlands and share information about our membership options. Members and non-members alike are welcome, and it's a great opportunity to meet other creative people in the area.

More information:

SCAN’s Highland Development Lead Emma will be available for coffee and chat in the cafe at WASPS Inverness Creative Academy...

30/07/2026

ATLAS Arts is looking for creative submissions for Marion, a new once-a-year publication launching in December 2026. Guest edited by Daniel Cullen and designed by Caitlin of Sona Design, Marion is built as a space to be heard, tell a good story, entertain, rage, open up a conversation, share and show what is happening here.

Marion is open to submissions from the people of Skye, Raasay and Lochalsh. Submissions can be either a completed piece or a pitch of an idea, and can include fiction/non-fiction writing, photography, poetry, visual art, comics, extracts from scripts, and interviews. Submissions are welcome in either Gaelic or English.

Deadline: 31 August
More information: https://atlasarts.org.uk/events/open-call

24/07/2026

Invitation to Tender: Timespan website and visual identity development

Location: Hybrid (Helmsdale, Scottish Highlands, with remote working)
Indicative supplier-facing budget: Up to £29,000 (excluding VAT), subject to the final proposed methodology and agreed scope.

Timespan is seeking an experienced web development and design team—or a collaboration between independent designers and developers—to redevelop its website and refresh its visual identity. Timespan is looking for a team with experience in accessible, user-centred digital design and the delivery of websites for museums, galleries, cultural organisations, heritage projects or community-focused organisations.

Deadline: 10 August
More information:

Location: Hybrid (Helmsdale, Scottish Highlands, with remote working) Contract: Fixed-term commission (Invitation to Tender) Indicative supplier-facing budget:Up to £29,000 (excluding...

23/07/2026

Connections Through Culture grants

The British Council’s Connections Through Culture grants are designed to enable creative partnerships between the UK and participating countries. Grants of between £5,000 and £15,000 are available to support creative practitioners, cultural professionals, artists, organisations, festivals, biennials, hubs and collectives to develop and deliver projects across a range of themes and art forms.

Deadline: 12 August
More information:

The British Council’s Connections Through Culture (CTC) grants are designed to enable meaningful partnerships, cross-cultural exchange and long-term collaboration between...

14/07/2026

Announcing Parallel x SCAN BIPOC Micro-Grants
Deadline: 5pm, Monday 17 August 2026

Are you a Black and/or global majority artist or arts worker in Scotland? Would you benefit from support to sustain, develop or reconnect with your practice?

In partnership with BIPOC peer network Parallel, we are offering 8 micro-grants of £600 to support a small amount of time, space, or connection, or to tangibly address a current challenge. This could include funding for research, training, materials, equipment, mentoring, travel, access or any other costs that help you participate in your practice.

For full details on the opportunity, eligibility information and an application form, please visit the SCAN website: https://sca-net.org/job/parallel-x-scan-bipoc-micro-grants/

13/07/2026

The Nairn Open Exhibition is looking for entries from artists in the northern regions of Scotland, for an exhibition taking place in September. Submissions are welcome from Highland Region, Outer Hebrides, Morayshire, Aberdeenshire, Perthshire, Orkney, Shetland. Paintings, original multimedia works, constructed paintings, textiles, prints (not giclee) and drawings accepted.

Deadline 31 July.
More information: https://www.nairnfestival.co.uk/news/nairn-open-exhibition-2026