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Featuring news stories from the Scottish Arts Council and other arts organisations about visual arts in Scotland.
 
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  25/11/2008
International arts scene receives triple boost
New York and Amsterdam, both artistic and cultural hubs, will host three Scottish artists’ residencies designed to cultivate homegrown talent by strengthening their creativity and profile on an international platform.
 
 
 
  21/11/2008
More Gongs for Inverness Theatre
Having been open for just over a year, the redeveloped Eden Court Theatre in Inverness has this weekend secured two coveted prizes at the Glasgow Institute of Architects Awards 2008 and also received a commendation at the 2008 Inverness Architecture Association awards.
 
 
 
  17/11/2008
Creative Clusters comes to Scotland
Over 400 delegates from 41 countries are descending on Glasgow tomorrow (Tuesday 18 November) for Creative Clusters, a major international conference focussing on the creative economy.
 
 
 
  04/11/2008
Scottish Government announce chair of Creative Scotland
The Scottish Government has announced the appointment of Ewan Brown as Chair of Creative Scotland
 
 
 
  24/09/2008
Inspiring Scotland's Communities
Inspiring projects that will connect people and their communities through the arts and encourage long-lasting links between people, places and ideas are the next development of the Scottish Arts Council’s Inspire fund.
 
 
 
  18/09/2008
Martin Boyce to present solo show for Scottish presentation at the Venice Biennale
Visual artist Martin Boyce has been selected to represent Scotland at the 2009 Venice Biennale – the world’s largest and most prestigious international showcase for contemporary visual arts.
 
 
 
  03/09/2008
Creative Scotland
The following statement was issued in response to the Scottish Government News Release: 'NO FURTHER DELAY FOR CREATIVE SCOTLAND' 03/09/2008.
 
 
 
  28/08/2008
Scotland and Venice 2009
Dundee Contemporary Arts has been invited to curate Scotland and Venice 2009, a presentation of new work from Scotland for the 53rd International Art Exhibition at the Venice Biennale.
 
 
 
  22/08/2008
Creative Programmer appointed to ensure Olympic legacy for Scotland
The Scottish Arts Council has announced the appointment of Leonie Bell as Creative Programmer for Scotland for the London 2012 Cultural Olympiad. Leonie will curate a programme of high quality, accessible and innovative activity as part of Scotland’s contribution to the London 2012 Cultural Olympiad programme.
 
 
 
  22/07/2008
Scottish Arts Council announces shortlist of Scotland’s inspiring ideas
A site specific event combining the arts and extreme sports in Aberdeen, a 25ft high ‘Big Man’ walking through Scotland inspiring creativity among communities, and a performance by young Asian groups in Glasgow inspired by graphic novels and video games. These are just some of the exciting, innovative projects that have been shortlisted for funding from the Scottish Arts Council’s Inspire Fund.
 
 
 
Observatory; Photo: Taigh Chearsbhagh
Think of the Sea by Tamsin Greenlaw; Photo: Lois Carson
Becks Futures at Centre for Contemporary Art
The Fall of David by Lois Carson; Photo: Lois Carson
Light Tunnel; Photo: North Edinburgh Arts Centre
Susan Brown's Subtleties Within Installation; Photo: S. Brown
Sweet Exorcist by Jim Lambie; Photo: The Modern Institute
Daria Martin at Glasgow Sculpture Studios
Sally Osborn 'Head', 2004. Photo: Ruth Clark
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