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Manifesto

Visual Arts Scotland is now a leading platform for national and international contemporary fine and applied artists. Originally an organisation for women artists, the society since the 1980s has championed craft makers, designers and applied arts practitioners, as well as contemporary fine art practice.

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Recent Highlights

Inches Carr Craft Creative Development Award Exhibition


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Featured Artist

Charlotte Roseberry

Charlotte’s practice is an ongoing exploration of the internal landscape, using a symbolic visual language to decipher the inward reflections and conversations that profoundly shape the outward gaze. By delving into the psychic nuances of human experience, the artist...

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Why should I become a VAS Member?

BECOME A VAS MEMBER VAS Membership is available to all artists across Scotland and beyond (we have membership in Scotland, UK and internationally. We champion a wide range of visual and applied arts disciplines. You can be early in your career or a well established...

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MEMBERSHIP RENEWALS

WE ARE MOVING AWAY FROM PAYPAL We're are moving away from using PayPal for membership fees. If you have sent your membership through PayPal, do not worry, we will be in touch soon with next steps. However, we're now asking that members set-up a standing...

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How do I become a member of VAS?

HOW DO I BECOME A VAS MEMBER? If you are interested in joining VAS, the first step is to email members@visualartsscotland.org with the subject heading "NEW VAS MEMBER" and we will guide you through the process of setting up your membership and...

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Visual Art Scotland's response to the closure of the Creative Scotland - Open Fund for Individuals.

CREATIVE SCOTLAND recently announced closure of the open fund for individuals. This is apparently on the basis of attempting to further safeguard the Creative Scotland - Open Fund for Organisations during extensive arts funding cuts. Whilst VAS has recently applied to...

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Dalkeith Palace - A summary

It's been just over a month since our exhibition Now and Then: Dalkeith Palace came to an end and we've been reflecting on what a success it was. The exhibition took place at the end of Agust and saw more thatn 550 artworks and over 350 artists...

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VAS x Bothy Project Residency -

It's only a few more sleeps until VAS member Sana Obaid heads off to the Isle of Eigg for our Bothy Project Residency 2024. In partnership with Bothy Project, we selected Sana to partake in this residency that offers a VAS member the chance to...

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Visual Arts Scotland at The Borders Art Fair 2025

Visual Arts Scotland is excited to announce participation in The Borders Art Fair 2025 for our third year running. Borders Art Fair 2025, runs from 14th-16th March and is fast approaching. We're excited to announce that VAS will again have a stand at the Fair to...

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Visual Arts Scotland Linkshouse Residency March 2025

Visual Arts Scotland (VAS) is delighted to announce a fourth, month long funded residency partnership with the Wilhelmina Barns-Graham Trust, and second with Linkshouse, part of the Pier Arts Centre Orkney. The residency will offer a VAS member the opportunity...

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Open Submissions for VAS Biennial at National Galleries Scotland, Edinburgh

Open Submissions for Visual Arts Scotland's December 2025 Exhibition Visual Arts Scotland are delighted to be exhibiting once more in the Upper Galleries of the RSA building in Edinburgh from December 2025 to January 2026. The new VAS Biennial is a...

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Linkshouse Residency 2025 Artist Announced

Visual Arts Scotland is delighted to announce the winner of this year’s month-long funded residency partnership with the Wilhelmina Barns-Graham Trust, and Linkshouse, part of the Pier Arts Centre Orkney. Born in Edinburgh and based in East Lothian, Charlene...

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30x30 Call Out

Our 30x30 small works section is always a popular feature in our exhibitions, for artists and buyers alike. It gives each VAS member an opportunity to have their work included in our exhibitions, and offers visitors a fantastic selection of affordable art. This...

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New Monthly Online Surgeries

Starting Thursday 3rd April, Visual Arts Scotland will be running monthly online member surgeries via Instagram Live between 10.00am and 10.30am. Run by Amanda Airey, Development and Partnerships Manager and Vicky Paul,...

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News

Inches Carr Craft Development Award Frequently Asked Questions

Inches Carr Craft Development Award Frequently Asked Questions

Apr 17th 2025
With one week left until the submission deadline on 25th April, we have pulled together a list of frequently asked questions for anyone interested in applying. What is the Inches Carr Craft Development Award? The Inches Carr Trust was set up to create a legacy in memory of Deirdre...

@VisualArtsScot on January 01st 1970 12:00am


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Visual Arts Scotland is committed as a society to supporting and exhibiting a diverse range of contemporary Scottish art, in a wide variety of media.

About Visual Arts Scotland Council

Visual Arts Scotland is one of the few organisations that actively promotes and exhibits the work of contemporary visual and applied artists.

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Visual Arts Scotland is a charity registered in Scotland No. SCO 006715. We are not in receipt of any public or core funding and as such are entirely reliant on the support of the artistic community

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We are committed as a society to supporting and exhibiting a diverse range of contemporary Scottish art, in a wide variety of media. Learn more about membership