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Keep up to date with what’s going on, and where. Here you can find news and articles of interest from the creative and cultural sector in D&G and beyond.

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Upcoming Business and Skills Workshops with South of Scotland Enterprise

DG Unlimited is pleased to share a series of upcoming training opportunities delivered by South of Scotland Enterprise. These practical workshops and events are designed to support creatives, freelancers and small businesses across Dumfries and Galloway to strengthen their skills, […]
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Digital Inclusion Charter

DG Unlimited is proud to be an accredited signatory of the Digital Inclusion Charter for Scotland…
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EDEN FESTIVAL 2026 ARTIST ANNOUNCEMENT

Julian Marley & The UprisingChali 2na (live band) – Vieux Farka Touré This summer, Eden Festival returns to Dumfries & Galloway with a line-up that’s equal parts global, grassroots and completely unmissable. With 250+ acts across 10 stages, Eden 2026 […]
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Good news for Scotland’s arts and culture in the Draft Budget 2026–27

The Scottish Government has published its Draft Budget for 2026–27, and it includes a welcome increase in investment for arts and culture across Scotland. The overall culture budget is set to rise by 8 percent, or around 6 percent after […]
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DG Unlimited Member Achieves ‘Working with Communities’ Qualification

We are delighted to share that DG Unlimited member Bea Last has successfully completed the Introduction to Working with Communities (PDA SCQF Level 6) through Dumfries and Galloway College. Bea accessed the course through her membership with DG Unlimited, as […]
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Creative Neighbourhoods: A Blueprint for Local Placemaking

Stranraer | 23–24 April 2026 DG Unlimited is pleased to share an upcoming event from The Stove’s What We Do Now Network. Creative Neighbourhoods: A Blueprint for Local Placemaking will take place in Stranraer on 23 and 24 April 2026. […]
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Member Resource Library

As part of your membership, you can access a range of practical equipment to support your creative work and events. Equipment available to borrow Access to additional event equipment Depending on where you are based in Dumfries and Galloway, we […]
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Talent Pool

Join our talent pool of creatives in this region who are available for commissions and work in Dumfries and Galloway and beyond!
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The Pull of the Moon

DG Unlimited is proud to present, ‘The Pull of the Moon’ – a creative reflection of the European Lunar Symposium 2024
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Call for submissions to a new doctorial programme ‘A Golden Thread’

This call for proposals invites applications for PhD study within the inaugural cohort of the UKRI AHRC-funded Doctoral Focal Award programme, A Golden Thread. The programme is led by The Glasgow School of Art (GSA) in partnership with The Open […]
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