My speech on the EU-UK Trade Deal - a bad deal for the creative industries. At least on the touring issues we need to go back to the negotiating table: hansard.parliament.uk/Lords/2021-01-…

A rights-based cultural policy would see culture as essential for community engagement & democratic participation. It requires public investment alongside actions to address systemic inequalities of class, race & gender.

Great opportunity for Edinburgh based dance & movement artists with @EPADedinburgh & Dance Base Scotland 👇

Are you passionate about climate change? Do you work in the field of culture & climate emergency? Then our brand new Fellowship, Culture & Climate Leaders Fellowship, supported by The Linbury Trust, could be for you! Apply By 8 Feb | bit.ly/CloreFellowshi…

What's on? #February – Movement: A Culture on Campus Exhibition Art Collection, University of Stirling @MacRobert Previously unseen artworks and archive material which represent the kinetic energy and joy of movement. 🗓️Until 2 June tinyurl.com/bdz3tvsz

Take part ✍🏼💭 Our friends at Scotland + Venice are inviting people involved in the visual arts and architecture to share their experiences, and hopes for the Scotland + Venice project. ⏳ Deadline: 16 February Share your thoughts 👇 scotlandandvenice.com/news/scotland-…

📢New paid opportunity We're looking for a group of freelancers to join Creating Now For The Future - a new steering group that will co-design resources on sustainable, ethical & responsible practice tailored for individuals making creative work. >> tinyurl.com/2uwnwh6w

This is the briefing paper to our session on Local Authorities. Making the case for arts locally is difficult: how we make decisions about arts & cultural provision that we want to enable & protect, & responsibility for this process becomes very important. whatnextculture.co.uk/what-next-loca…

📣 Deadline approaching As part of CultureRadarUK's review of the Scotland + Venice project, people in the visual arts and architecture in Scotland are invited to share their experience of and hopes for the project. Respond by 16 February at: scotlandandvenice.com/news/scotland-…

Are you a freelance or independent curator? Take part in this survey from Art Fund and Black Curatorial to help document the needs and experiences of curators around the UK More info + participate: artfund.org/professional/n…

Job Opportunity📣 Could you be our next Creative Producer? We’re seeking a well organised, communicative and collaborative Creative Producer to support the development and delivery of Push the Boat Out's 2024 programme. Deadline: 26th Feb To apply 👉pushtheboatout.org

📢📢👇There's just one week left to contribute your thoughts, experience and hopes for Scotland + Venice! Add your voice to the perspectives of the amazing art/architecture folk who have already taken part: surveymonkey.com/r/PMS5JZR Closes Feb 16 #ScotlandVenice Creative Scotland

📣 There's still time to add your thoughts on the interntnl showcase that is Scotland + Venice! What does the opp look like for artists/architects in Scot now? Who does it reach? What should its priorities be? Take part: surveymonkey.com/r/PMS5JZR Closes Feb 16 Creative Scotland

We really pleased to announce the six artists selected for our Landscapes & Horizons residency, a collaboration between Cross Borders Arts Scottish Refugee Council 🧡, @CovePark and us. Learn more about them here: luminatescotland.org/project/landsc…

✨Is your arts organisation looking to make your recruitment and employment more accessible? Our latest resource is here to help! Because good access is good for everyone in your organisation. Download in alternative formats here: bit.ly/4bEMta2

📣 Calling Scotland-based artists! Creative United is looking for talented artists in Scotland to take part in the Made Possible pilot - a consumer finance initiative that makes it more affordable to buy original art and design. 🔎 Take part at pulse.ly/yhldatgslr

An evaluation of the Landscapes & Horizons residency has just been published. This programme provided an opportunity for six #artists to develop their creative practice. @CovePark @ScotRefCouncil CultureRadarUK Read Report 👉 luminatescotland.org/landscapes-hor…

NEW report on our 2024 Artist Support Programme outlines different approaches to supporting artists who work on creative ageing projects - read more 👇luminatescotland.org/resource/artis… Creative Scotland Nicola Naismith CultureRadarUK 📷 Kate Temple

It has been a privilege to work with Luminate Scotland Nicola Naismith & CultureRadarUK on this exceptional project. We hope other organisations are inspired & motivated by this report to invest in the wellbeing of their creatives at a time when it's needed most. 🙏Creative Scotland