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Creative Scotland Opportunities — Connecting Threads 2026 Artist Residencies

Offered by Creative Scotland Opportunities (Connecting Threads)

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Deadline: April 30, 2026 (passed)
Award / support: £7,344
Who it's for: Artists
What it funds: Creative time & residencies
Location: Scotland, United Kingdom
Organizer: Creative Scotland Opportunities (Connecting Threads)
Runs again: Yes — this one comes back

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About this opportunity

Paid and supported 8-week residency programme (Connecting Threads) along the River Tweed catchment, structured across four on-site blocks (20–31 Jul, 17–28 Aug, 14–25 Sep, 20–31 Oct 2026) plus Encounters Days and sharing at Tweed River Festival (Melrose, 30–31 Oct). Open to UK-based creative practitioners eligible to work in the UK; substantial experience in socially/environmentally engaged practice required; two places reserved for BPOC artists; no collaborative pairs/groups.

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Frequently asked questions

When is the deadline for Creative Scotland Opportunities — Connecting Threads 2026 Artist Residencies?: The last deadline was April 30, 2026 and applications are currently closed. It has run before and is expected to return.
Who offers Creative Scotland Opportunities — Connecting Threads 2026 Artist Residencies?: It is offered by Creative Scotland Opportunities (Connecting Threads), based in Scotland, United Kingdom.
What funding or support does Creative Scotland Opportunities — Connecting Threads 2026 Artist Residencies offer?: £7,344
Who can apply for Creative Scotland Opportunities — Connecting Threads 2026 Artist Residencies?: We list it for artists.
How do I apply for Creative Scotland Opportunities — Connecting Threads 2026 Artist Residencies?: Applications are closed right now. Subscribe on this page to get one email when it reopens, or browse similar open opportunities on GrantGigs.