Applying to VACMA?

Make sure you:

• Update your CV

  Ensure it is a professional artist/maker CV and take out anything that isn’t relevant.

• Have good photographs

  Of your work – particularly recent work – and carefully select images to back up your application.

• Label your supporting material

  And include an image list with dates, the medium and dimensions.

• Ensure your proposal is achievable

  Make sure that your proposed activity is realistic and can be delivered within the level of bursary that you are applying for.

• Ask a friend

  To check your application – is it easy to understand what you do, and is it clear what support you’re looking for? Ask someone who doesn’t know your practice to check over what you’ve written.

• Check the deadline

  Of your local scheme – not all schemes run both deadlines so make sure you check ahead of applying.

VACMAScotland

August 2025

www.creativescotland.com

Visual Artist and Craft Maker Awards