Artist Open call – The Space Between – Our Creative Learning Exchange
We are seeking applications from four Scottish-based, and, in particular, North-East artists/creative practitioners to facilitate a breakout workshop inspired by the theme of the space between as part of our creative learning exchange – The Space Between on Friday 26 September 2025 at the Universal Hall (Findhorn).
The Space Between is a Creative Learning Exchange focused on the often-overlooked pauses in the creative process—moments of silence, reflection, space and incubation that make creativity thrive.
Celebrating the quiet, reflective moments in the creative process, the spaces between that create depth and perspective andhow gaps between actions can lead to deeper artistic insight and innovation.
The event invites artists, creative practitioners, and community members to exchange experiences, spark new ideas and contribute to a more connected and vibrant creative culture.
The day will include a programme of keynote presentations and a series of breakout workshops facilitated by artists and creative practitioners from Moray and beyond.
We are particularly interested in exploring this theme relating to creative practice, engagement, access to the arts, environment, creative placemaking, wellbeing and being well.
Details
Workshop running time: 1 hour
Fee: £200 plus travel
Deadline for submissions: Wednesday 16th July, 5pm
How to Apply
Please send us
- An overview of your proposed breakout workshop/discussion, clearly articulating –
- a brief overview of how you resonate with the theme/what it means to you
- a brief overview of your proposed workshop
- and provide details of any materials or equipment that you will need (if any)
- your biography/CV
- links to your work – website, Instagram etc
Please submit your applications via this link:
Application deadline: Wednesday, 16 July, 5pm
Selection Process: Applications will be assessed by a panel of three and successful applicants will be notified by Tuesday, 22 July.
If you require further information, please email office@findhornbayarts.com
‘The object isn’t to make art, it’s to be in that wonderful state which makes art inevitable’ Robert Henri, Painter and Teacher.
‘The music is not in the notes, but in the silence between’ Miles Davis
‘Creativity is about the spaces between the notes, where the Adjacent Possible resides. It is the pregnant pause, the indrawn breath, the vanishingly thin moment when the world could take a slightly different path, the knife-edge of otherness.’ An Artist’s Journey – Nancy Hillis
‘In The Space Between we are open and receptive. Collectively holding space for each other’s voices, practice and experience. Opening the corridor towards connection, to where our pathways cross and may support, harmonise or resonate with each other.’ Kate MacKay
Wanted: Sea Change artist – Buckie
Fixed-term for the period of 1 September 2025 to 30 May 2027
Salary: £36,622 pro rata for 0.5FTE + 3% of salary in pension contributions
Closing date: Monday, 4 August 2025
We are delighted to partner with Culture for Climate Scotland, which is looking for an artist to work on its Sea Change project in Buckie.
Sea Change: Co-creating coastal futures is a multi-year, action-research project that will involve working with local communities and anchor organisations in two Scottish coastal locations that will be heavily affected by climate change and the transition to net zero. The second location is Montrose.
The embedded artist will apply their creative skills and practices to work with the local community in Buckie, to build understanding of how climate change is affecting the area and what a just transition might look like in that specific context.
For further information and how to apply, visit https://cultureforclimate.scot/job/wanted-sea-change-artist-buckie/
