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VACMA 2026/27

Applications are now open for VACMA (Visual Artist and Craft Maker Awards), offering £500 and £1,000 bursaries to support visual artists and craft makers across Scotland. Funding can help with training, mentoring, research, residencies, sustainable materials, essential equipment and creating new work. Discover how previous VACMA recipients have used funding to develop their creative practice, pursue international opportunities, explore new techniques and achieve exhibitions. Find out more and start developing your VACMA application today.

1. Skowhegan School Of Painting And Sculpture. Credit Bobbi Cameron

The Argyll Collection Tour is Underway!

Discover The Argyll Collection on Tour with CHARTS, celebrating culture, arts and renowned artworks from the RSA Achaemenians held in the Argyll Collection. Explore the Collection's fascinating history and heritage through this unique community tour!

Cruthaich Earra-Ghàidheal Awards Announcement

CHARTS has announced the recipients of the new Cruthaich Earra-Ghàidheal awards, a funding programme supported by Bòrd na Gàidhlig that celebrates Gaelic language and culture across Argyll and Bute. Supporting artists, musicians, writers, and creative practitioners, the awards help bring new projects to life while strengthening the region's rich Gaelic heritage through creativity.

An 5mh Cruinneachadh Gaidhlig Earra-Ghaidheal

In May 2026 CHARTS took part in Argyll’s 5th Gaelic Gathering, joining Gaelic voices from across the region to share work supporting Gaelic language, culture, and heritage. Projects including AITHNE, Columban Connections, and Cruthaich Earra-Ghàidheal were highlighted, alongside future plans for CHARTS’ Gaelic Strategy and new Gaelic Members Group.

Bioregioning Kintyre: Community-Led Nature Restoration

Find out how CHARTS has been working in collaboration with the Glasgow School of Art and contributed to Bioregioning Kintyre: Community-Led Nature Restoration, a film showcasing community-led efforts to protect habitats, restore ecosystems, and reconnect landscapes through bioregioning in Kintyre.

Seanchas Sgibinis, Feb 2025. Credit Culture Heritage And Arts Assembly, Argyll And Isles (CHARTS) (1) (2)

An t-sines Mhuileach

In Spring 2026, Campbeltown Museum will welcome artist Eòghann Mac Colla as the final resident of Ceanglan Chaluim Chille, a pilot programme exploring cultural connections between Scotland and Ireland. Running from Winter 2025 to Spring 2026, the project is inspired by the legacy of Colmcille (St. Columba) and builds on Cuairt Chaluim Chille (CHARTS, 2023–2024), strengthening cross-border creative collaboration through shared history and contemporary practice.

Zine 1 Ros Na Muile (Front).Credit Eòghann Mac Colla

Members Survey

Help CHARTS get stronger by sharing your feedback. This survey is to find out what matters to you, and your contribution will help shape our ongoing development.

Calling All Members

Activate your membership profile to showcase your work, unlock new opportunities, and connect with the CHARTS community. We look forward to supporting even more members in 2025/26, helping to build profiles and showcase work, through both independent activities and CHARTS-commissioned projects.

Ràmh Beacons, Fermenting Tales, Mull, January 2025. Credit Rutger Emmelkamp

Creative Scotland Multi-Year Funding Announcement

We are pleased to share that CHARTS will receive Development Funding from Creative Scotland 25-28! This is in recognition of our strategic importance to the region. A massive thank you to all our members and colleagues who support CHARTS.