Creative Scotland's Arts Funding Restored with New Sector Review Announced

Scottish government confirms reopening of the Open Fund for Individuals and initiates a review of Creative Scotland's remit and functions.

The Scottish government has reinstated £6.6 million in funding for Creative Scotland, allowing the Open Fund for Individuals to reopen.
A review of Creative Scotland will be conducted to ensure it meets the cultural sector's needs and adapts to current challenges.
Prominent artists and musicians had called for the fund's reopening amid concerns over the impact of budget cuts.
Creative Scotland faces scrutiny following controversy over funding an explicit art project earlier this year.
An additional £100 million in cultural funding is planned by 2028 to support Scotland's creative industries.