Jump to start of page content
Scottish Arts Council - Link to home page

 
advanced search

Home*Arts in Scotland*Crafts*News
Home
Arts in Scotland
Showcase
What's on
International
Latest news
Information
Professional
16 24 explore
Jobs
Funding
About us
Contact us
Web help
Site map

News and announcements

Featuring news stories from the Scottish Arts Council and other arts organisations about crafts in Scotland. Go to the craftscotland website for more news stories and opportunities for makers (see link below)
 
Showing news articles 1 - 8 of 8
 

DATE

TITLE

 
  17/11/2008
Creative Clusters comes to Scotland
Over 400 delegates from 41 countries are descending on Glasgow tomorrow (Tuesday 18 November) for Creative Clusters, a major international conference focussing on the creative economy.
 
 
 
  04/11/2008
Scottish Government announce chair of Creative Scotland
The Scottish Government has announced the appointment of Ewan Brown as Chair of Creative Scotland
 
 
 
  24/09/2008
Inspiring Scotland's Communities
Inspiring projects that will connect people and their communities through the arts and encourage long-lasting links between people, places and ideas are the next development of the Scottish Arts Council’s Inspire fund.
 
 
 
  03/09/2008
Creative Scotland
The following statement was issued in response to the Scottish Government News Release: 'NO FURTHER DELAY FOR CREATIVE SCOTLAND' 03/09/2008.
 
 
 
  27/08/2008
New Director joins craftscotland
craftscotland, the promotion agency for Scotland’s contemporary crafts today announced the appointment of a new Director. Emma Walker joins craftscotland from Arts About Manchester, where she was Audience Development Manager.
 
 
 
  22/08/2008
Creative Programmer appointed to ensure Olympic legacy for Scotland
The Scottish Arts Council has announced the appointment of Leonie Bell as Creative Programmer for Scotland for the London 2012 Cultural Olympiad. Leonie will curate a programme of high quality, accessible and innovative activity as part of Scotland’s contribution to the London 2012 Cultural Olympiad programme.
 
 
 
  22/07/2008
Scottish Arts Council announces shortlist of Scotland’s inspiring ideas
A site specific event combining the arts and extreme sports in Aberdeen, a 25ft high ‘Big Man’ walking through Scotland inspiring creativity among communities, and a performance by young Asian groups in Glasgow inspired by graphic novels and video games. These are just some of the exciting, innovative projects that have been shortlisted for funding from the Scottish Arts Council’s Inspire Fund.
 
 
 
  27/06/2008
Creative Scotland – Ambitious for Scotland
Statement from the Joint Board regarding the development of Creative Scotland
 
 
 

For more news and announcements visit Craftscotland 
For opportunities and training visit our professional events area and Craftscotland training and opportunities page

Weaving stories exhibition 2003; City Art Centre, Photo: Douglas Robertson
Weaving stories exhibition 2003; City Art Centre, Photo: Douglas Robertson
Salt & Pepper, By Grant McCaig, Photo: J McKenzie
Weaving stories exhibition 2003; City Art Centre, Photo: Douglas Robertson
Weaving stories exhibition 2003; City Art Centre, Photo: Douglas Robertson
Tree Pot; By Grant McCaig, Photo: John K McGregor
Ear pin by Adam Paxon; Photo: Graham Lees
Ring by Adam Paxon; Photo: Graham Lees
top of page print this page - opens in new window send to a friend  
Awarding funds from The National Lottery

© Scottish Arts Council. All rights reserved. Terms & conditions | Accessibility information