Category: News

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

Performance Collective Scotland are recruiting a young person to join the team at an exciting point of growth. This is a paid, 6 month internship supporting finance, events, governance and funding development — right at the heart of a national […]

Community groups, volunteers and organisers across Dumfries are coming together to support the return of Dumfries Carnival in 2027, following the significant cultural and economic impact of the town’s most recent celebration.The last carnival attracted 27,177 attendees, with 2,765 people […]

As Big Burns Supper prepares to celebrate its 15th anniversary, the team is calling onschools across Dumfries & Galloway to once again play a central role in the region’s biggest winter celebration. Having worked with thousands of young people over […]