Collective's new open programme for early-career artists is currently open for applications.

Applications close on Sunday 14 December at 5pm.

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.

Please read the Application guidelines (PDF) for more information about the opportunities, eligibility, and how to apply. Please note that you can only apply to one opportunity.

Group sessions

Join an upcoming information session to find out more about the programme and the application process. You will also have the opportunity to ask the Collective team any questions you might have. Please use the links below to book your spot in advance.

• Wednesday 26 November, 2pm | Online

We will also be holding in-person events in Edinburgh, Dundee and North Scotland. Details coming soon – keep an eye on our socials and website to find out more information.

One-to-one advice sessions

We will also be holding one-to-one advice sessions online, so you can ask Collective staff directly about your application questions. Please come to these sessions with pre-prepared questions.

Book your spot in advance here.

• Tues 18 November, 1pm – 3pm | Meg Gray, Programme Coordinator
• Weds 19 November, 10am – 12 noon | Claire Craig, Programme Manager
• Thurs 20 November, 2pm – 4pm | Becca Scott, Marketing and Communications Manager
• Fri 21 November, 3pm – 4pm | Laura Baliman, Communications Coordinator

Time + Space is supported by Creative Scotland’s Multi-Year Funding Programme. To read more about Collective’s approach to fundraising, please see our Ethical Fundraising Policy available on our Policies page.

Collective's media partner for Time + Space is The Skinny. The Skinny is Scotland's largest independent arts & culture magazine, publishing cutting edge cultural journalism with a grassroots focus since 2005.