Creative Scotland
Creative Scotland launch search for new CEO
Creative Scotland has published the terms and conditions for its new Chief Executive Officer, to replace Andrew Dixon who resigned from the post in December.
Pass the Spoon up for CS Award
Edinburgh-based Magnetic North’s Pass The Spoon is one of 39 finalists from across Scotland which have been shortlisted for inaugural Creative Scotland Awards.
Sir Sandy Crombie Replies
Response from Creative Scotland chair to artists’ letter By Thom Dibdin Yesterday, as reported in The Stage, 100 Scottish artists wrote an open letter to Sir Sandy Crombie, chairman of the board of Creative Scotland. The complete text the letter and its signatories is on the BBC website here. This evening, Sir Sandy has responded […]
Questioning Creative Scotland
Andrew Dixon to give evidence to Culture Committee By Thom Dibdin Today, Tuesday 18 September, the Education and Culture committee of the Scottish Parliament will take evidence on “Creative Scotland one year on” (sic). The committee scrutinises the policies and performance of the Scottish Government and its agencies by considering relevant legislation; conducting inquiries; scrutinising […]
Slapping the creative wrist
The complete text of Fiona Hyslop, Culture Secretary’s, letter to the chair of Creative Scotland’s board, Sir Sandy Crombie, urging CS to listen to the sector.
Laura Mackenzie Stuart joins Creative Scotland
Managing Director of Universal Arts takes top theatre role at Creative Scotland:
Laura Mackenzie Stuart, managing director of Edinburgh fringe venue Universal Arts, has been appointed to the key post of Portfolio Manager: Theatre, Talent and Own Art with Creative Scotland.
Out and about on the Fringe. Day (-2)
Dance Marathon, Lounge Room Confabulators and Creative Scotland’s CEO hoofing on the dancefloor By Thom Dibdin There’s a whole day until the official start of the Edinburgh Fringe, on Friday 5th of August. Unofficially, however, the whole thing had already kicked off, big style, on Wednesday the 3rd, with at least five major venue press-launches. […]
