About the Open Call

Time + Space is Collective’s new open programme for early career artists in Scotland, and sits at the core of our mission and creative vision. The programme builds on the success of our previous programmes, Satellites (2014-2024) and New Work Scotland (2000-2013). We have undertaken a review of our previous Satellites programme and reflected with past participants to inform how we can best work with and support early-career artists in the coming years. Time + Space offers two routes designed to suit different levels of experience. Both opportunities combine learning and professional development with a significant exhibition opportunity – enabling artists to develop and sustain their creative practice, to make and present new work, and to engage with our audiences at Collective. There are two distinct opportunities for artists depending on experience: 1. Group Exhibition: A professional development and peer-learning programme (with activity over an 11-month period) leading to production of new work and a group show for up to four artists. Designed for early-career artists who have not yet participated in an artist development programme, or taken part in a group show in a publicly funded gallery. 2. Solo Exhibition: A mentorship and development opportunity for one artist (with activity over an 8-month period) leading to production of new work and a solo exhibition. This opportunity is intended to support an artist who has not yet had an invited solo show in a publicly funded gallery. Information sessions will be held online and in-person in Edinburgh, Dundee, and Oban. One-to-one advice sessions are also available online.

What is Offered

Professional development and peer-learning leading to a group exhibition for up to four artists, or mentorship and development leading to a solo exhibition for one artist. Both opportunities include production of new work and engaging with audiences at Collective.

Requirements

Applicants must be early-career artists based in Scotland. For the Group Exhibition, artists should not have participated in an artist development programme or a group show in a publicly funded gallery. For the Solo Exhibition, artists should not have had an invited solo show in a publicly funded gallery. Artists can only apply to one opportunity.

How to Apply

Please read the Application guidelines (PDF) for more information about the opportunities, eligibility, and how to apply. You can only apply to one opportunity. We will only accept applications through our online submission portal on Submittable. Book an information session or one-to-one advice session for assistance.