Voluntary Arts Scotland

Huge congratulations to the five Scottish groups on our Epic Awards shortlist. You can read all about them, and vote for your favourite in the People's Choice Award here: http://www.voluntaryarts.org/five-inspiri ng-groups-on-the-…/

Want to learn something new and creative for free? The Open University in Scotland has 1,000 free online courses (some as short as 2 hours!) on a range of fascinating arts topics. Dive into their OpenLearn resources and start learning: https://www.voluntaryarts.org/free-course s-with-the-open-un…

Are you an emerging artist (in any creative medium) aged 16-30? Or do you know any? The John Byrne Award gifts £250 each month, and £2,500 annually, to young artists creating thought-provoking work. Apply now! https://www.voluntaryarts.org/the-john-by rne-award

Our newly updated and extended Cash For Culture booklet is going down well with community/voluntary groups. If you're looking to raise funds, get in touch and we'll send you a free copy packed full of information on funders, fundraising tips, ideas for business sponsors and much more. Email info@vascotland.org.uk to request one.

Do you make things happen in your community? If so, the Eden Project is offering fully-funded trips to Cornwall this September and November, to spend four days with like-minded people at their Community Camp, sharing thoughts and ideas with each other. Apply now! https://www.voluntaryarts.org/take-part-i n-an-eden-project-…

Interested in art and mental health? Looking for an interesting volunteer opportunity in the Central Belt? The Mental Health Foundation is looking for heritage volunteers to help map the history of mental health in Scotland and its relationship with the arts. https://www.voluntaryarts.org/mental-heal th-foundation-seek…

Does your community group need between £500-£4,000? Whether you've got an idea that brings people together, want to buy new equipment for your group, are looking for funding to help vulnerable people - or for many other reasons, apply now for the 'Made Local Fund'. Deadline 14 July. https://www.voluntaryarts.org/made-local- fund

"Where can I go to make music?" asked a refugee from El Salvador arriving in Scotland. "Here", replied Musicians in Exile. Thank you to this wonderful band, and The Glasgow Barons - SCIO for a joyful evening at the Grand Ole Opry, Glasgow last night!

Got a creative idea to liven up the National Cycle Network in Scotland? Then apply for funding from Sustran's Art Roots Fund - https://www.voluntaryarts.org/art-roots-f und

Looking for a fun volunteering post this July? Want to watch some great live music for free? Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival is looking for people to help out at this year's event! https://www.voluntaryarts.org/volunteer-a t-edinburgh-jazz-b…

Fancy hosting a storyteller at your community group or library this autumn? The Scottish International Storytelling Festival has subsidies to help you make it happen! https://www.voluntaryarts.org/subsidies-f or-community-group…

We've updated, extended, re-designed and re-printed our popular Cash For Culture publication - so if you're looking to raise funds for your group, email info@vascotland.org.uk to request a free hard copy/copies packed with information on funders and fundraising tips! https://www.voluntaryarts.org/cash-for-cu lture-updated

A fun, multi-cultural date in Edinburgh's diary, Edinburgh Festival Carnival is looking for volunteers for their big day on Sunday 14 July. Could you wear a costume and join in? Help with artist liaison or be a stage assistant? Find out more: https://www.voluntaryarts.org/volunteer-a t-this-years-edinb…

Creative opportunities, funding, jobs and more from Voluntary Arts Scotland - https://mailchi.mp/vaw/7qe4tt3qvd-2618403

It's Make Music Day this Friday 21 June and there are events taking place across the UK. Visit Make Music Day UK's online events map and see what's happening near you, to go along and watch or maybe join in! https://makemusicday.co.uk/

Huge congratulations to Drake Music Scotland for winning 'Charity of the Year' at SCVO's Scottish Charity Awards. Find out more about this wonderful organisation, and how they support disabled musicians to reach their potential here: https://drakemusicscotland.org/ - then head over to our Creative Century page to meet Rhona, one of their participants: https://www.voluntaryarts.org/a-creative- century-rhona

We're looking for a community-engaged artist or collective to create our Epic awards, to be handed out to this year's winners. Read more about the commission here: https://www.voluntaryarts.org/commission- to-make-the-volunt…