Applications for the Scottish Book Trust Next Chapter Award 2019 are now open.

The Next Chapter Award supports an emerging writer over the age of 40 yet to publish a full-length work for whom finding time and space to write has proved especially challenging.

Developing a specific piece of work to publication standard will be the central aim of the award and applicants must demonstrate genuine potential for publication.

Find out more from the Scottish Book Trust.

DGU has two drop-ins during the weekend of 11th and 12th August.

On Saturday 11th August, from 12pm to 3pm, meet Maggie Broadley (Development Officer, East) and Cate Ross (Development Officer, West) at the Nithraid Village, Mill Green, Dumfries. 

Pop along and have a chat with Maggie and Cate about any questions, including funding, collaborating with other artists, support and training, news and opportunities.

Find out more about Nithraid.

On Sunday 12th August, from 1pm to 4pm, meet Cate Ross (Development Officer, West) at the DGU stall behind the Whithorn Trust, George Street, Whithorn.

Find out more about Creative Whithorn.

 

Moat Brae are looking for new additions to their senior management team, to help bring alive the new Centre for Children’s Literature and Storytelling at Moat Brae, Dumfries.

Moat Brae is recruiting for a new Centre Director and new Visitor and Commercial Services Manager. Successful candidates will have the imagination, drive and ambition to establish the operating standards and procedures necessary to open Moat Brae, and make it a key attraction for local people and national and international visitors alike, ensuring its future sustainability.

This is a chance to be in at the beginning of a new chapter of the story of this magical house and garden.

Find out more.

A new youth performance company has been launched as part of the Year of Young People 2018. Thirty talented young people aged between 13 and 23 will work together from 23rd July-12th August to create new theatre. 
​Find more info here. 

 The South of Scotland Economic Partnership (SOSEP) has awarded £7.7m to four key projects in the Scottish Borders and Dumfries & Galloway. 
​More info here. 

The Creative Industries Federation has published a summary in response to the Brexit White Paper. 
More info here. 

The next deadline for applications to The Holywood Trust of over £2,500 is 1st October. Applications under this amount can be made at any time. 
More info here.