Category: News

  • FREELANCE OPPORTUNITY – DG Cultural Partnership: Engagement and Communications Administrator  

    FREELANCE OPPORTUNITY – DG Cultural Partnership: Engagement and Communications Administrator  

    DG Unlimited, on behalf of the partners of the Dumfries and Galloway Cultural Partnership is proud to announce an exciting cultural sector opportunity.  Applications are now invited from individuals with the right skills and experience to serve as an Engagement and Communications Administrator for the Dumfries and Galloway Cultural Partnership.  The contractor will play a crucial role in assisting the Dumfries and Galloway Cultural Partnership to organise and deliver its…

  • Northern Lights Dumfries is looking for four artists to collaborate with them to make a new major experience at next year’s Festival. 

    Northern Lights Dumfries is looking for four artists to collaborate with them to make a new major experience at next year’s Festival. 

    Immersive Lab Dumfries is a new creative playground for artists working across  projection, sound, light, animation, digital art, live performance, installation, and  immersive storytelling.  Developed through Northern Lights Dumfries, the lab brings together emerging Scottish  artists, designers, musicians, filmmakers, dancers, theatre-makers, and creative  technologists to experiment with bold new ideas and develop ambitious large-scale  public…

  • Job Opportunity: Burns Tourism Partnership Project Manager

    Job Opportunity: Burns Tourism Partnership Project Manager

    IntroductonThis is a rare and exciting opportunity to play a leading role in helping to transform Dumfries into a globally recognised visitor destination.Robert Burns is one of the most famous cultural figures in the world. His legacy is celebrated internationally and remains a living part of global culture. Dumfries, as the place where Burns spent…

  • LEADERS UNLIMITED 2026 Recap

    LEADERS UNLIMITED 2026 Recap

    From 20th – 23rd April 2026, twelve creative leaders of the region took over Cample Line in Thornhill for a 4-day creative leadership course proudly supported by Creative Scotland. The cohort of 12 were taken on a thought provoking and engaging course to help support them into becoming more confident and resilient leaders. Most courses…

  • The next round of the Community Led Local Development Fund in Dumfries and Galloway will open next month.

    The next round of the Community Led Local Development Fund in Dumfries and Galloway will open next month.

    The grant programme will have £524,891 available and opens to applications on Monday 4th May. The fund outcomes in this round are: The Small Grant Programme will open for applications up to £10,000 with £200,000 of revenue and £50,000 of capital. The Main Grant Programme will be from applications from £10,001 to £30,000 with £224,300.56…

  • Watercolour Landscapes and Florals – Taster Workshop (Galashiels)

    Watercolour Landscapes and Florals – Taster Workshop (Galashiels)

    Artist Syrraa will be leading a relaxed, beginner-friendly watercolour taster session at Little Art Hub in Galashiels this April. This workshop is a chance to explore painting landscapes and florals, experiment with techniques, and spend some time getting creative in a supportive environment. Whether you’re completely new to watercolour or looking to build confidence, the…

  • Wigtown Poetry Prizes 2026

    Wigtown Poetry Prizes 2026

    The Wigtown Poetry Prizes are now open for entries, welcoming poets from across the world. Established in 2005, the prizes celebrate poetry in Scotland’s three indigenous languages: English, Scots and Scottish Gaelic. Winners are announced at the annual Wigtown Book Festival in the autumn. There are several categories including the Wigtown International Poetry Prize (£1,500…

  • Training and Development for Members

    Training and Development for Members

    At DG Unlimited, we believe that supporting the people behind creative and community activity is just as important as supporting the work itself. We encourage our members to build new skills, deepen their knowledge, and develop confidence in working with communities across Dumfries and Galloway. As part of this commitment, we highlight training opportunities that…

  • EVENT: Connecting Our Cultural Landscape

    EVENT: Connecting Our Cultural Landscape

    Dumfries and Galloway Cultural Partnership launches five events across the region The Dumfries and Galloway Cultural Partnership (DGCP) is inviting artists, heritage organisations, creative practitioners, community groups and cultural organisations to take part in a new series of events: Connecting Our Cultural Landscape. Taking place in Annan, Castle Douglas, Dumfries, Stranraer and online, the events…

  • Celebrate International Women’s Day with DG Unlimited

    Celebrate International Women’s Day with DG Unlimited

    Join us online this International Women’s Day for a relaxed and welcoming DG Unlimited Coffee Afternoon. This informal Zoom gathering is a chance to connect with women from across Dumfries and Galloway’s creative and cultural community. Whether you’re an artist, creative freelancer, community organiser, or simply interested in the sector, you’re warmly invited to come…