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Welcome to the new website of Voluntary Arts Scotland. We’re adding new things all the time, and making the site more visual and easy to use, to please keep checking back!

On our site you’ll find the latest news and information from throughout the voluntary arts sector. Or, if you would prefer to tailor your content to a particular nation, please select one of the options in the ‘Choose Your Options’ button above.

2012 is the Year of Creative Scotland – so we’re encouraging more people than ever to get involved with the participatory arts. Visit Creative Scotland for more information about how you can get involved.

Find out how to take part in the voluntary arts

Information, advice and guidance on running your group

Voluntary arts sector policy and research

News

/ 22 February 2012

Apply for a grant from the Gwanwyn Festival before 25 February!

Are you organising an event that will give people over 50 an opportunity to try their hand at music, dance, drama, storytelling or [..]

/ 22 February 2012

National Assembly inquiry into Participation in the Arts

The National Assembly for Wales’ Communities, Equality and Local Government Committee is undertaking an inquiry into Participation in the Arts. The Committee has [..]

What we're currently doing

How do I register for the VAScotland enews?

The enews is now part of the new Running Your Group online information and training service.

To register for the new service and continue to receive the enews, please sign up to one of our four subscription levels.

All levels include the enews, even the FREE Level 1, so please make sure you sign up so you don’t miss out on your regular fix of news, job opportunities and funding!

Make a Splash! visits Inverclyde and Inverness

Voluntary Arts Scotland is in Inverness on Sunday 11 March and Inverclyde on Thursday 15 March, with our information event on how to attract more people to your activities. See the Voluntary Arts News page for more details.

Buddy Beat wins Scotland Epic Award!

Renfrewshire-based drumming group Buddy Beat have won the Scotland award for their inspiring video documenting the impact music had on their recovery from mental illness. The video has now taken on a life of its own and has been used for conferences and training worldwide! Runners up and winners of the People''s Choice award for Scotland were Castletown Heritage Society.