Heritage Artists in Communities 2026-27

We are pleased to invite submissions for our next round of Heritage Artist in Communities commissions for 2026-27.

Glasgow-based artists are invited to apply for one of two, year-long themed residencies which empower communities to participate in creative activity and community research to document and explore the area’s intangible heritage. This research will feed into a Heritage Interpretation Framework for the area, meaning artists and communities will have the opportunity to see their research manifested in public space.

Artists are invited to respond to one of two themes:

• Charing Cross & the creation of the M8
•            Pubs, bars and nightlife

You can find more information about the context behind each theme in the downloadable brief below. Please read this before making your application. 

Individual artists, artist collectives or groups of artists are welcome to apply.

The budget for each of the two commissions is: 

• £28,822 – Artist Commission Fee based on 2 days pw for 12 months (96 days) @ £300.22
• £10,000 – Production Costs - full production budget for the project 
• £1000 – Creative Practice Development - budget for your development

We also have some separate budget to support any access needs you or participants might have.

This is a two-stage application process.

Stage 1 – Initial Proposal: Artists are invited to submit a proposal responding to a selected heritage theme and how they would develop a project around it.

Deadline is for the initial proposal is Monday 20 April 12.00pm (midday). 

Please include the following:

• Initial Proposal responding to the criteria and theme (max. 2 A4 pages); or equivalent audio recording or video 
• Up to date CV
• Relevant links to work, social media or website
• Your postcode (artists outwith a Glasgow City Council postcode will not be accepted)

Stage 2 – Interviews: Six projects will be invited to an informal interview with the panel to expand on their proposal and provide a project budget. Each project invited to the second round will be paid a fee of £350 for time spent developing their proposal and attending the interview.

Stage 1 Submissions

Email your proposal to amcv@glasgowlife.org.uk with the title “Sauchiehall Street: Heritage Artists in Communities – [YOUR NAME]”

As part of our commitment to equity and representing Glasgow, we ask applicants to fill in a monitoring form as part of their application. We ask how you self-identify to ensure we have a diverse cohort of artists. 

Proposals will be assessed by a Strategic Advisory Panel made up of stakeholders in the district. This will include representatives from community organisations, a local business and an artist, alongside the project's Heritage Engagement Producer.