Orkney Islands Councilgrant
Visual Artist and Craft Maker Awards (VACMA): Orkney
- Who Can Apply: Visual artists and craft makers at any career stage living, working or maintaining a studio in Orkney (full-time students not eligible)
- The Focus: Creative and professional development of visual art and craft practice
- The Funding: Fixed bursaries of £500 or £1,000
- Key Requirements: Application form, current CV, 6 examples of recent work, and Equalities Monitoring Form, emailed to the Arts Officer
DeadlineTuesday, February 2, 2027
AwardFixed bursaries of £500 or £1,000
LocationKirkwall, Orkney
ParticipationRemote
Career stagesAll Stages
Disciplinesvisual art, craft
Application notesApplications are submitted by email to the Arts Officer (Emma.Gee@orkney.gov.uk); hard-copy material is not accepted. Projects must begin at least 8 weeks after the application deadline. Access support is available to disabled applicants — allow 4 weeks before applying.
ContactEmma.Gee@orkney.gov.uk
Orkney Islands Council
Organization based in Kirkwall