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Frequently asked questions
Below are three sets of FAQs. You may find them repeated elsewhere on the site, but they have been grouped together on this page for ease of use.
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What does the Scottish Arts Council do other than funding?
In addition to funding, we also support excellence in the arts through development, research and advocacy. Read more about our vision.
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How does the Scottish Arts Council fit in with government?
We are a non-departmental public body (NDPB). We are independent from but accountable to the Scottish Government. Read more about public bodies.
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Does the Scottish Arts Council involve external people in its decisions?
Yes. We depend on the expertise of a number of people including Board members, Committee members and Specialist Advisors. Read more about their responsibilities within the who’s who section of the website.
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How many staff members does the Scottish Arts Council have?
We have 90 employed staff working in the office in Edinburgh.
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Who can I speak to at the Scottish Arts Council?
If you need information, publications or advice please contact our help desk. For any media enquiries, please contact our media office. All details can be found in our contact us section.
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How do I complain to the Scottish Arts Council?
If you want to complain about any aspect of the website, please fill in our suggestion box. If your complaint is about any aspect of the service you received, please refer to our complaints section for advice on how
If you are unhappy with a funding decision, you will need to refer to the appeals section of the website.
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How do I share my views with the Scottish Arts Council?
The Scottish Arts Council has a suggestion box on its website.
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How is the Scottish Arts Council structured?
View the information sheet detailing key staff members at the Scottish Arts Council and a departmental structure chart
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How do I apply for funding?
To apply for funding you must submit an appropriate application form, either the one for individuals or organisations. Full application packs with detailed guidelines can be found in the funding area and are downloadable. You should read the guidelines before you start filling in the application form.
You can also get copies by emailing help.desk@scottisharts.org.uk or by phoning 0845 603 6000 (local rate).
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Who can apply?
We accept application from individual artist and organisations.
Individual artists
We fund visual artists, dancers, musicians, craft makers, actors and writers of literary works or playwrights. You must be working at a professional level within your artform, and we would normally expect you to be based in Scotland or the activity to take place in Scotland. Please refer to the specific information in the individuals guidelines to ensure there are no restrictions to the fund you wish to apply for.
Organisations
You should primarily be an arts organisation though we welcome applications from other organisations seeking funding for arts activities such as: Local authorities, registered charities and other organisations which cannot distribute profits. Commercial organisations and public sector agencies may also apply. Please refer to the organisations guidelines for specific restrictions.
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Can I fill in an application on - line?
No, however, the application form is available on a range of electronic formats which you can download from the website www.scottisharts.org.uk. You can complete the application form on your own computer, print it off and send the hard copy signed by all the relevant parties.
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Where can I find information on other sources of funding?
Our information sheet Funding Sources for the Arts in Scotland lists other funding sources such as trusts and foundations.
The Directory of Social Change produces a series of books and CDRoms with information on trusts and foundations.
The Scottish Arts Council is the administrator for the Dewar Arts Awards and Arts Trust of Scotland. Please note that these trust funds are completely separate from our funding initiatives.
Dewar Arts Awards are by nomination only and are aimed at exceptionally talented young people aged 15 - 25. For further details go to the Dewar Arts Awards website.
Arts Trust of Scotland supports emerging artists who live in Scotland and are either in full-time education or out of education for not more than five years. For further information and an application form, contact the Help Desk 0845 603 6000 or e-mail: help.desk@scottisharts.org.uk.
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I work for an arts organisation and want to attend a conference, can you help?
You can apply through Professional Development for conference fees, accommodation, travel and subsistence. Please refer to the individuals across all artforms area for further information.
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How can I get a job in the arts?
We do not have a list of job opportunities in the arts, but vacancies within the Scottish Arts Council and other arts organisations in Scotland are advertised on our website.
You can also find opportunities in arts magazines such as a-n, the List magazine and Stage. A weekly updated opportunities service for artists and arts professionals is published by a-n. Also some vacancies are advertised in arts venues. Often jobs within the arts are through word of mouth, and many arts practitioners work on a freelance basis for a wide variety of organisations and local authorities.
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We are a small community group looking for a grant: can you help?
If your organisations annual income is less than £20,000 and you are looking for a grant between £500 and £5000, you should contact Awards for All.
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Music: What do you not fund for individual musicians?
We do not fund performance costs, overseas touring, CD manufacturing and production costs. We don't have funding towards the purchase of equipment or instruments for individual musicians and bands.
Arts and community groups which need musical instruments and equipment should refer to the National Lottery Capital Equipment Guidelines.
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Visual Arts: I am a visual artist, what funding can I apply for?
We have funding through creative and professional development to help with the more immediate costs involved in creating and presenting new work, research and development. We also fund residencies and may have other funding schemes available.
For further information please refer to the individual guidelines.
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How can I adjust the text size on my screen?
To allow full user control over how text appears on screen, this site has been created using relative text sizes. To find out how to use your browser's inbuilt text resizing tools, see our useful tips.
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Will my changes mess up the layout of the website?
No. The website is built to adjust to your settings without compromising the layout.
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How do I change my cookie settings?
Go to your tools menu and select internet options. Within the privacy area, select whether you want to block cookies, allow cookies or be asked each time about whether to accept a cookie or not.
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How do I bookmark a page?
You can either:
- Select the favourites option from the menu bar and select add to favourites OR
- Right click your mouse and select add to favourites
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How do I make the Scottish Arts Council website my homepage?
In Internet Explorer, select Tools > Internet Options from the top menu bar. Within the General tab, type www.scottisharts.org.uk into the Address text box.
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How do I report a technical fault?
Please email the Scottish Arts Council
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