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A rally has been called by Equity and other culture unions for outside the Scottish Parliament at 12.30pm on Thursday 5th September, the week MSPs return from recess, to protest the funding cuts to Creative Scotland. buff.ly/3XpviV7

🚨 A former Scottish Government minister has told John Swinney the closure of Creative Scotland’s fund for artists is “nonsensical and insensitive,” saying he is “perplexed” at new arts cuts when £100m in new investment has been committed.🚨 scotsman.com/arts-and-cultu… The Scotsman

Exclusive:Former SNP minister brands Creative Scotland cuts 'nonsensical' as book festival demands 'total rethink' scotsman.com/arts-and-cultu…

🚨 Exclusive: Screen stars Alan Cumming & Sam Heughan are demanding a rethink on Scottish Government cuts which have led to the shutdown of Creative Scotland’s key fund for artists, describing its demise as “devastating” & “really tragic.” 🚨 scotsman.com/arts-and-cultu… The Scotsman

We can’t wait to celebrate our amazing winners at the #CreativeLivesAwards2024 Ceremony! Who’s coming?? Tickets still available! buff.ly/3SQNC6V

A little reminder that entires for the #SLICAwards 2024 close at 12 noon today. If you are entering please make sure you make the deadline ⏰ More details here 👉ow.ly/ZChr50TchCO #ScottishLibraries

Applications for the IASH/Traverse Creative Fellowship are now open 🎉 We are providing a Creative Fellowship that commissions, develops and supports a playwright in the creation of a new piece of work ✍ 📅 Deadline: Fri 27 Sep Find out more: iash.ed.ac.uk/iashtraverse-c…

🎭The Scottish Government is committed to increasing financial support for culture and the arts. I share concerns of sector about closure of the Open Fund and look forward to further announcements shortly. #Culture

Doors Open Days kicks off its first weekend on September 7th. Doors Open Days View the 2024 programme here: buff.ly/3Z5t0eW

New reports from Historic Environment Scotland detail the current state & future plans for Scotland’s historic environment sector including the Delivery Framework for the #OurPastOurFuture Strategy and the updated Scotland’s Historic Environment Audit (SHEA). buff.ly/4g5UTtp

Yesterday saw the announcement of £500mil of budget savings set out by finance secretary Shona Robison with no further cuts to culture, for now. buff.ly/3Zdoawo This afternoon the First Minister sets out his first programme for government. Watch: buff.ly/2G9krrr

The latest blog from Scottish Parliament Information Centre provides an analysis on the budget reductions announced in the Pre-Budget Fiscal Update and highlights issues for scrutiny during the Parliament’s budget process: buff.ly/3Z5oRYu

Introducing our final round of speakers for The SMIA Summit 2024, taking place online tomorrow and Friday. There's still time to register and participate in key discussions shaping the Scottish Music Industry. Last spots available via - smia.org.uk/summit

Reinstatement of resources to continue the Creative Scotland Open Fund for Individuals has been confirmed by First Minister as well as "a review of Creative Scotland to ensure the appropriate approaches in place to meet the needs of the sector."

Culture Secretary Angus Robertson has announced a review of Creative Scotland in this year's Programme for Government, and the release of: 🔵 £6.6 million, including £3m towards its Open Fund and £1m for Screen Scotland 🔵 £1.8 million for youth music ▶️ bit.ly/3ZhogmJ

Culture Update: Welcome confirmation that Scottish Government culture spending is increasing, including support for the Open Fund, Screen Scotland and youth music. Thanks to all culture campaigners and govt colleagues for supporting the sector. #culture

Good discussion about Scottish culture funding on BBC Front Row. Big thanks to Kirsty Wark Pauline McLean cora bissett Shona McCarthy Link to programme here👇 bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00…

Standard Thursday procession down to Holyrood

✂️Cut back fight back ✂️   Huge turnout from Equity members, arts campaigners & STUC today at Holyrood.   We’re taking our message direct to politicians: Stop the cuts!   We WILL hold the Scottish Government to its promise to spend £100m on the arts over next 5 years.