- A self-taught maker or one who has come to the profession via informal education routes (community education, evening classes etc.)
- A graduate (of any discipline or subject) working within the craft sector
- A maker moving into a craft profession later in life, or as a second career
- A maker who is now looking for ways to develop their craft practice
- Can demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of materials, excellence in making (process and skill), and an artistic vision
- Work within the craft disciplines that Craft Scotland support .
- Black, Asian, Mixed Heritage and/or a Person of Colour
- Have experience of displacement, such as refugees and asylum seekers
- Come from a disadvantaged socio-economic background
- Identify as d/Deaf or living with a disability
- Identify as neurodivergent
- Identify as LGBTQIA+
- Have grown up in the care system
- Experience of being carers
- Are Gaelic or Scots speakers or do not speak English as a primary language
- Live in geographic locations which may inhibit opportunities for engagement
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Inches Carr Craft Bursaries 2024: Established Maker - Scotland, United Kingdom - Creative Entrepreneurs Club (CEC)
Description
Since 2022, Craft Scotland has been entrusted with stewardship of the esteemed Inches Carr Craft Bursaries. Learn more about the history of the bursaries including Deirdre Inches and her husband Malcolm Carr whom the awards were established to commemorate. You can also discover the impact they have had on makers' practice in our article by Amanda Game.
There are two types of Bursary available: Established Maker(over 5 years of practice)and Emerging Maker (less than 5 years of practice)
About the Established Maker Bursary
The Inches Carr Craft Bursary: Established Maker focuses on makers who are looking to develop their practice through strategic research and development. This could be through the learning of a new skill, the opportunity to attend a course that would significantly improve existing skills, or a residency to achieve these objectives.
Activity may include: a workshop, a residency, a course or combination of these. Please note this is not an exhaustive list, we are keen to hear from you about areas you have identified for your development. Any of these activities may be undertaken within the UK or abroad.
There will be between one and three bursaries awarded in 2024. Each Established Maker Bursary is for an amount of £5,000.
Established makers are defined as those living and working in Scotland, who have been practicing professionally for five years or more.
Application Pack & Guidance
Full information about the programme, maker profile, and eligibility is available in the Application Pack & Guidance. We recommend reading through the information provided before applying.
Alternative formats:ApplicationPack & Guidance:
Who should apply?
The Established Maker Bursaries are open to professional, practicing makers working in Scotland who have been in business for five years or more. You should be producing one-off pieces or small batch production of handmade objects. You may be:
For the Inches Carr Craft Bursaries, we are looking for Scotland-based makers who produce works of contemporary craft and:
How to apply
Applicants should apply through the Craft Scotland online application form .
Equal Opportunities & Access
We are committed to equality and opposed to all forms of unfair discrimination. We welcome applications from those underrepresented in the craft sector; including those who may be:
We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. Craft Scotland can provide additional support to makers who identify in the above categories. The type of support required will be agreed with the bursary recipient.
Support with your application including Scribing
Please do get in touch, if you are interested in this opportunity but feel there are barrierslimitingyourabilitytoapplyand/orparticipate in the informal discussion element.Examples include,butarenotlimitedto:
This application form is available in large and word formats, and we are happy to acceptvideoapplications.
Please get in touch if you require any assistance (such as scribing) to complete your application or to attend an interview. Contact us before Tuesday, April 162024 , to allow us to assist you in advance of the closing date.
We are happy to answer any questions you might have about your application.
Contact the team then via email or phone
Deadline for application is 5pm, Tuesday 7 May 2024
Online discussion session: weekcommencing 20 May 2024
Applicants are to be notified of the outcome of their application in early June 2024.
Key Contact:
Craft Scotland
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