From SOUP To Success
We ADORE seeing good things happen to our members, and even more so when we played a small part in it. Last year, Anne Yeomans pitched her project ECHO @echo_theatre_project at our SOUP event: a dark comedy play inspired by Greek mythology, following a singer-songwriter cursed to only perform covers. She recently got back in touch, and we couldn’t […]
The Basic Income for Artists Scotland open letter
Over 300 artists, arts organisations, academics, think tanks and campaigners have signed the open letter. To ensure the success and long-term impact of any pilot, we call for: Meaningful consultation and co-design with artists and creative workers Cross-party engagement and support, to ensure stability beyond electoral cycles Collaboration with key institutions, including creative unions, cultural […]
Introducing Glasgow’s new MSc in Global Cultural Enterprise
The University of Glasgow has launched a new MSc in Global Cultural Enterprise, a postgraduate degree designed for the next generation of cultural leaders, creative industry professionals and arts managers. Combining critical thinking, practical industry experience and real-world partnerships, the programme prepares students to work across arts organisations, media, cultural policy and the creative economy. […]
May Highlights and June Events
Welcome to summer! We hope you’re all enjoying the Glasgow sunshine! We had an energetic May! The second in our Culture Matters series explored what kind of cultural legacy the 2026 Commonwealth Games could leave behind. It was a busy event, with contributions from Gayle MacPherson (Professor of Events and Cultural policy at the University of the West […]
Call for Contributors: Disobedient Magazine
Disobedient Magazine is inviting members of Creative Glasgow to contribute new work to its online platform and upcoming print issue. Founded in Glasgow in 2019, Disobedient is a digital and print magazine exploring resistance through art. The magazine is particularly interested in themes of resistance, including women’s rights, anti-racism, LGBTQ+ liberation, and works engaging with […]
Circular Glasgow: May Circular Mixer
Material Source Studio 29 May 2026, 2:30 – 5:00pm £ FREE Circular Glasgow would like to invite Creative Glasgow members to its May Circular Mixer – an opportunity to exchange ideas, share resources and explore how circular approaches can drive business growth while supporting the city’s climate ambitions. Hosted at Material Source Studio in partnership with […]
Creatives of Colour Festival
7–10 May 2026 Join the Creatives of Colour Festival, a four-day celebration of the creative contributions of people of colour across Glasgow. Taking place across venues including Queen Margaret Union (QMU), Glad Cafe, Civic House, Woodlands Community Trust, and Gathering Ground, the festival centres storytelling, joy, resilience and the diversity of BIPOC voices through performances, screenings […]
Callout: SMHAF 2026 Artist Commissions
£1,000 Available The Scottish Mental Health Arts Festival (SMHAF) has opened applications for its 2026 Artist Commissions. They’re inviting proposals from all artforms, with a simple application: two short paragraphs outlining your idea, a brief bio, contact details and examples of previous work. Each commission is worth £1,000 and deadlines are flexible to support access needs. A […]
Understanding Meanwhile Spaces in Scotland
Thursday 30 April, Strangefield, G40 4EH Workshop: 3 – 5pm / Panel Talk: 6 – 7pm How do temporary (“meanwhile”) spaces shape creative practice in Scotland? A new research project from Newcastle University, commissioned by Creative Scotland, is exploring exactly that – and they want to hear from you. Artists, creatives, and workspace providers are invited […]
Call Out: Heritage Artists in Communities
We are excited to share an invite for submissions for the next round of Heritage Artist in Communities commissions for 2026-27. Glasgow-based artists are invited to apply for one of two, year-long themed residencies which empower communities to participate in creative activity and community research to document and explore the area’s intangible heritage. This research will […]