Creative opportunities
Across Edinburgh there are cultural hubs, city venues, libraries and community centres hosting a variety of offerings. From arts and crafts sessions to theatre shows and stadium concerts are publicised widely.
Working with arts and cultural programmes
Whilst it might be easy to find out what’s on, it will take time for you to learn how to access and work with the creative teams delivering arts and cultural programmes. Some organisations will welcome creative proposals from independent artists and others will only consider working with established partner organisations.
Connecting with other locally based artists and creatives may prove invaluable as you start navigating your career in the city. Whether it’s curated or open access festivals, independent or commercial venues, their insights may support you with engaging with opportunities across the city.
- Creative Edinburgh’s Directory of Artists
- We Are Here Scotland Directory of Black and People of Colour Creatives
- join Creative Edinburgh as a member
- join Ethnically Diverse Artists and Creatives Facebook group
- join Email Group to stay up to date
- sign up to Creative Scotland’s opportunities tool.
Apply for a free Creative Edinburgh Premium Membership
We offer 25 pre-paid membership premium packages with Creative Edinburgh to ethnically diverse artists who have settled in Edinburgh in the last 3 years.
This opportunity will allow you to benefit from bespoke support for your practice and career development. It is offered on a first come, first served basis. Apply now to secure your place.
What's included in the membership
Creative Edinburgh Premium Membership has been built with individual professionals and freelancers in mind who are looking to elevate their profile in the creative community.
- Your Instagram profile shared to the Creative Edinburgh Instagram grid.
- Free trials and discounted offers to hotdesking around the city.
- Your profile featured in the exclusive Creative Edinburgh Members Directory.
- 30% discount off a ticket to the Creative Edinburgh Awards Ceremony and Summer Party.
- Monthly newsletters packed with opportunities, events, jobs and news.
