Luminate Older Artists' Bursaries 2026 — £500 to £1,000 for Artists 50+ in Scotland
Luminate, Scotland's creative ageing organisation, offers a new round of small bursaries for older artists starting a new artistic career. An online information session runs on 13 October 2026; hard copy, video or audio applications are possible on request.
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Bursaries of £500–£1,000 from a total fund of £10,000 for artistic development: learning new skills, mentoring, coaching, professional training, or travel to build networks or attend conferences. At least one bursary goes to an artist from an ethnically diverse background. Activity must be complete within 8 months.
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Artists aged 50 or over in the early stages of a new artistic career, in all artforms: those new to their practice in recent years, those who trained young and returned later in life, or those changing direction from other arts roles. Applicants must be resident in Scotland; funded activity can take place anywhere.
Dates & details
- Deadline
- 5pm, online form
- Results
- All applicants hear by Monday 16 November 2026