Residency Dates: Mon Oct 26th to Sun 22nd Nov 2026

The Scottish Borders has a rich history of textile making and trading. Because of this, we are happy to create this residency opportunity for a textile artist at any stage of their career who would enjoy a tranquil and immersive environment to focus on their craft. 

While we do not have a studio specifically designed or equipped for textiles, we will provide private studio space, on-site accommodation, and a weekly stipend of £350. 

There are no expectations about what you will use the residency for, but we hope the selected artist will conduct at least one public event such as a creative workshop (for adult participants), a talk, demonstration, performance or educational activity. 

You will be able to spend time with other artists and makers on site, along with another visiting artist also on residency. Our Creative Director, Dr James Fox will provide mentorship during your stay. 

Deadline:  29th June

Decision By: 10th July

The fund that is open for individual artists, musicians, performers, writers is for those who are working alone or with one other creative. The intent is to fund a specific project, work, piece, etc proposed by the individual. 

The fund can go towards multiple stages of a project, including early research and development, testing, and delivery. 

This fund can support for artist’s time, the purchase of materials, access to training, and most other costs associated with planning and delivering art. The artist should not be delivering this project on behalf of a position they hold within an organisation and should instead apply to the “Creative Communities” fund to support organisational activity.  

We do not retroactively fund completed projects. If a new project or a follow up project is proposed following the completion of a project, we are happy to fund the next stage and any research and development that might go into it. 

This grant is open to all individuals who are residents of the United Kingdom. 

Please view the Grant Information Pack on our website for useful information before applying. 

The fund is open to any creative or arts led programmes designed for young people in education.  We will fund programmes and classes aimed at participants between the ages of 0 and 29.  

Creative education is crucial for nurturing well-rounded individuals, fostering innovation, and preparing students for a future that demands adaptability and problem-solving skills. It enhances educational attainment, boosts wellbeing, and promotes a sense of belonging. 

We are also dedicated to supporting the skills and expertise required to train the next generation of artists.  The fund can be used for the teaching of visual arts, expressive arts, crafts and making.  Our aim is to ensure that everyone is given an opportunity to discover or hone their creative skills by being exposed to learning opportunities in all areas of the arts. 

Please view our Grant Information Pack on our website for useful information before applying. 

This fund is open to organisations, community groups, festivals, and fairs that are planning on developing and delivering initiatives focusing on culture and creative arts in the United Kingdom. 

We are interested in supporting people to engage and connect as participants – not just audiences – in creative activities.

We hope to enable more people to regularly take part in or practise cultural activities.

We prefer to invest in organisations rather than one-off projects.

Please view our Grant Information Pack on our website for useful information before applying.