Bursary Artist

Creative Scotland; Paisley; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A cultural organization is offering two bursary positions for artists in the Seedhill area of Paisley, focusing on community engagement through creative practices. Each bursary spans 40 hours over two weeks, with flexible working arrangements including remote options. Artists will develop projects that reflect the community's values and will present their work during an arts event scheduled for late February/early March 2026. Interested artists must submit their applications by January 5th, 2026.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Materials budget of £500

Qualifications

• Self-employed artists with public liability insurance.
• Ability to engage a community in a meaningful way.
• Experience in socially engaged arts activities.

Responsibilities

• Create artwork reflecting community values and stories.
• Engage with the Seedhill community during the project.
• Present work at a community arts event.

Skills

Community engagement

Creative practice development

Self-employment

Public Liability Insurance

Job description

2 bursary positions for artists to work in the Seedhill area of Paisley. Each bursary is 40 hrs over 2 weeks. Community engagement essential and work will be displayed at a Community Arts Event.

We invite artists of all disciplines to submit proposals that focus on developing their own practice while engaging with the community in the Seedhill area of Paisley. There are two bursary positions that will be delivered across January/February 2026. Working is flexible, over 2 weeks, 20 hrs/week equivalent paid at Artist Union Rates. The materials budget is £500 for each artist.

A requirement of this bursary is that the work created throughout the 2 weeks will be presented as part of a community arts event: Evolve; Woven Threads – scheduled to take place in late February/early March 2026. This could take the form of a performance, walkabout, installation, puppet/sculpture, sharing of research – we are open to all ideas!

Artists are encouraged to engage with the Seedhill community, bringing creativity into public spaces and enriching the cultural life of the area. Your project should aim to reflect the community’s values, experiences, or stories, contributing to a shared sense of identity and belonging.

Your hours can be worked flexibly across the weeks including working remotely, although it is expected that a proportion of your hours are spent working in Seedhill with the community and the work will be presented as part of a community arts event. The selected artists will need to be self‑employed and have full Public Liability Insurance.

Please submit your expression of interest by January 5th 2026 11 pm with applicants hearing back by W/C 12th January 2026. Interviews are scheduled for W/C 19th January. Interviews can be in person or online.

Interested artists should submit written (1000 words max) or video (3 mins max) proposals that include the following information:

• An outline of your proposed socially engaged activity and outputs, specifying the creative practices involved.
• Explain how your proposal supports delivery of the planned community arts event Evolve; Woven Threads and how the community will be involved in your proposed activities.
• Identify the demographic(s) or community group(s) you aim to work with, explaining why this group is relevant.
• Detail how you plan to collaborate with the community in Seedhill and share your vision for community involvement in the creative process.

Please submit your application to Linzi Clark at [e-mail] with the subject heading ‘Seedhill Event Artist Bursary’. Feel free to contact Linzi if you have any questions or would like further information.

The deadline is Monday 05 January 2026 at 23:00.

Tags

• Crafts
• Dance
• Design
• Digital Technology and Games
• Film
• Gaelic
• Music
• Scots
• TV
• Theatre
• Traditional Arts
• Visual Arts
• Literature and Publishing
• Participatory Practice