Creative Scotland
Scottish culture sector to get ‘transformational’ spending boost, Robertson says
Culture Secretary Angus Robertson welcomed a £34 million increase in funding for the sector.
Calls for ‘improved relations’ between Creative Scotland and Scottish Government
The Scottish Government’s commitment to increase investment in culture by £100 million annually by 2028-29 was welcomed.
Arab Strap, Barry Can’t Swim and corto.alto up for Scottish album of the year
The winner from a shortlist of 10 will be announced on October 24.
Creative Scotland’s ‘hands tied’ when key fund was closed, chief executive says
Iain Munro said the organisation had had ‘no alternative’ but to close its open fund to new applications.
Longlist for Scottish Album of the Year announced
The winner will be announced next month.
Arts body Creative Scotland’s remit will be reviewed, says Swinney
The First Minister also pledged money which would allow a fund for individual artists to be reopened.
Lewis Capaldi and Shirley Manson join chorus demanding more funding for arts
They have signed an open letter to the Scottish First Minister after a key funding stream was closed to new applicants.
I will be mindful of arts funding despite difficult choices, vows Swinney
It came after more than 170 acts, including Paolo Nutini and Franz Ferdinand, signed an open letter to the First Minister.
Artistic creativity under threat amid funding pressures, Fringe chief warns
The chief executive of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society has written an open letter voicing concerns.
Arts sector could be closed for business unless funding restored, Swinney warned
More than 130 figures from the arts have sent an open letter to the First Minister following the closure of a Creature Scotland funding stream.