The Visual Artist and Craft Makers Awards (VACMA) scheme offers small grants to visual artists and craft makers at all stages of their careers to support their creative development. These awards are supported by Creative Scotland through National Lottery funding, in partnership with Fife Contemporary.

To support prospective applicants, we are hosting two free online VACMA Advice Sessions on Thursday 29 October 2026:

• 11am with Programme Manager Kate Bell
• 6pm with Director Kate Grenyer

These sessions are an opportunity to hear more about the application process and form, and to ask questions about applying.

Please note that we cannot answer questions relating directly to individual applications. You can find information about eligibility and how to apply for VACMA on our website here, or by visiting Creative Scotland.

Please register for one session only. Spaces are limited.

October 2026

Thu 15

15 October @ 6:00pm - 22 October @ 7:30pm Stories for a Changing World: Reading, Making & Connection with Christina Riley, The Nature Library

Stories for a Changing World: Reading, Making & Connection with Christina Riley, The Nature Library

Join artist and author Christina Riley across two sessions to explore environmental storytelling through reading, discussion and bookmaking.

Thu 29

29 October @ 11:00am - 7:00pm Online VACMA Advice Sessions

Online VACMA 26-27 Advice Sessions

Virtual Event

Join an online session to talk about VACMA with our friendly team